Reap what you Sew

September 12, 2017

Lampshade: She’s been the Holy Grail of bonnet making. There were several failures in the winter of 2016, and some …

Headspace: Where I Work

August 16, 2017

I haven’t had a proper studio since I was just out of grad school and living in a three room …

January 20, 2017

It’s been one of those weeks, hasn’t it? Up and down, emotionally, as we all prepare for change. Whig or …

May 9, 2016

Every now and then I look up from what I’m doing (tiny stitches, usually, though sometimes budget math) and realize …

January 29, 2016

One gets ideas. I often get ideas about checks. In particular, I get ideas about loud checks. The gown in …

July 8, 2015

So, about that 1833 thing… No, it’s not that I’m reconsidering. It is merely that as I consider the options, …

July 7, 2015

1811 caught my eye and stopped my Twitter scrolling. Kersting never fails to please, luminous watercolors and delicate details. Summer …

May 12, 2015

I’ve been thinking a lot about Watson and the Shark, at least when I am not thinking about the Raft …