A Happy Stitch

I don't remember ever learning, actually! All of the women in my family sew, so it was always around. I'm guessing my mother taught me? We had a sewing machine out in the basement that we could use at any time.

I started out making (horrible) clothes for my Barbies. But,the first thing I made for myself was a full-length dress. Unfortunately, I made it in a tan color and it looked like a nun's habit. My family and I laughed so hard at that dress. :)

I have so many favorite designers and celebrity sewers! I discover new favorites all the time. I'm a huge fan of Sanae Ishida, Celina Bailey and Hey June Handmade patterns among a dozen others. I like things that are a little fancy but wearable and so many sewists are nailing that look right now!

My sewing space is in a corner of our big bedroom. I have most of my fabric, sewing machines and cutting table there. I love how convenient it is but sometimes I wish I didn't have to look at my sewing mess while I drift off to sleep!

I love listening to audiobooks. I just finished listening to Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and I was crying all over my stitches by the end. I also love podcasts. Some of my favorites are Freakonomics, RadioLab, This American Life and Invisibilia. I do listen to some sewing podcasts as well such as The Crafty Planner and Who are We Kidding?

In addition to sewing, I am an avid reader. I'm always reading three or four books at a time. I also love discovering new crafts related to manipulating fabric. I love screen printing, dying and hand-stamping. I just discovered rope-bowl making and I'm addicted. I love the joy of curiosity and exploring new things. I hope I never lose that excited passion for making things in a new way.

Thanks for having me! xoxo