Hattie’s Plaid Trimmed Jumper

When I was in first grade, my mother stitched me up a wonderful wool mix-and-match set. There were two pleated skirts - solid cranberry and cranberry plaid - along with a reversible...

Embracing creativity has meant letting go of what used to win me awards: precision, logic, etc. Because when it comes to art, perfection is sometimes at odds with beauty. And I was...

When I do insanely complicated things I have to answer two questions. First of all, why? What's my reason for the extra effort the project will take? In the case of Hattie's...

I may have mentioned previously how influential my mother was when I first learned to sew. She was the perfect combination of patience and uncompromising perfectionism. She explained carefully, without rushing. She...

I have to confess to an embarrassing weakness. I do my best to hide it. I have my private "accommodations". But sewing for such a tiny doll has tested the limits of...