Journal
A record of my journey from sewing to designing—and the discoveries that are shaping my work along the way.
What I’m Paying Attention To
Why I choose a particular shape
What I notice in a historical garment
How fabric changes an idea
How I translate an idea into a pattern
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3 Great Reads for the Holidays
How to be Interesting in 10 Simple Steps by Jessica Hagy was on an end-cap at beloved Powell’s in Portland. It’s a great sketch noted…
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Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up and the Growth Mindset for New Cameras
Last week, I heard a talk by inspirational speaker and ex-baseball player, Mike Robbins. He’s a pretty cool guy with some great clips on…
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3 Lessons from Trail Running
1. Not every race (substitute your noun here) is a good one. Some you are just happy to have gotten through. The accomplishment is…
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When Things Change
For a few weeks in the fall my running schedule and shorter days made it possible to see some glorious sunrises: The colors were amazing…
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Road to Trail Running Convert
Last December I decided to shift from road running to trail running because I like exploring outdoors and wanted more adventure. Trail running means…
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Embrace the Mess
I am taking Kelly Rae Roberts’ virtual class called Hello Soul Hello Mantras because I love her mixed media artwork. Mixed media is outside…
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No schedule, just the next experiment when it’s ready.
