As you know, I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety. Depression isn’t about feeling sad; it makes me feel lethargic and drained. I don’t have the desires,…… Read more “A Story of Scraps and Self-Care”
Category: Other Fun Stuff
A new dress and a new opportunity
Recently I responded to an open call for writers for a sewing magazine. That led to my work being published in the July/August issue of Sysiden, a…… Read more “A new dress and a new opportunity”
Family, food, and fabrications (a book list)
2018 was a strange year for me. It changed my world view. I left teaching to be a stay at home mom. I stopped working on my…… Read more “Family, food, and fabrications (a book list)”
Inclusivity and Butterick
Butterick really took inclusivity and sewing to a new level this collection with dutch wax prints, a hijab, a plus model, etc. Check out the lookbook While…… Read more “Inclusivity and Butterick”
Thinking v. Doing
I’ve been thinking about sewing. I’ve been drawing, reading, and experimenting. I haven’t been sewing. Honestly, it’s been good. While in Brazil, I read two textbooks about…… Read more “Thinking v. Doing”
Ipatinga, Brazil
I’m in Brazil! Twenty days of family bonding, traveling around and grandmas/aunties/cousins. My boys are so excited to play with our extended family. Getting ready was crazy…… Read more “Ipatinga, Brazil”
A new chapter begins…soon.
It is official: I am becoming a stay at home mom after this semester teaching. I am looking forward to focusing on my family and self-care. Love…… Read more “A new chapter begins…soon.”
Help me decide!
Ms. Bossy Pants from the Monthly Stitch is back for the April 2018 challenge. Basically, this stash busting challenging asks someone else to help you pair a…… Read more “Help me decide!”
Playing with “Make 9” for 2018
Thank goodness for the new interest in Plus size fashion. It has been very inspiring for me! I am excited about 2018, though sewing hasn’t been a…… Read more “Playing with “Make 9” for 2018″
An end of year moment
So I haven’t posted in ages, but the end of year stress as a teacher/Grad Student/Mom-o-3 has led to a little stress relief shopping that I thought…… Read more “An end of year moment”
