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  • A New Addition: Singer Model 66

    Singer Model 66 Sewing Machine and Oak Case

    When I sent her photos of my most recent on a whim acquisition, my mother asked, “Are you a collector?” Yes? At this point, yes. Introducing my new to me 1921 Singer Model 66. Stunning, I know. Sporting the classic red scroll or red eye decals and equipped with a motor, foot pedal, and work…

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Sketchbook December 2024

  • June 2025

    Happy Pride! I hope that the celebrations and remembrances happening this month of love, tenacity, revolution, and the right to live fully and completely no matter your gender identity or sexual orientation are going well for you. June said it was “on the way” and it got here so fast I barely had time to get the proverbial house together. But what you will see as you browse through the site this month is that I have been a busy little bee. This month marks a shift in the structure and feel of the site. You can read more details… Read more

  • June 2025

  • A New Addition: Singer Model 66

    A New Addition: Singer Model 66

  • Cozy Bedroom Updates

    Cozy Bedroom Updates

  • 2024 Birthday Gown

    2024 Birthday Gown

  • 2024 Birthday Things

    2024 Birthday Things

  • 2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

    2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

  • 2024 Creative Goals

    2024 Creative Goals

  • How To Make a Hanging Plant Chandelier

    How To Make a Hanging Plant Chandelier

  • Furniture Refresh: Reupholstering Andover by Davis Allen for Stendig Dining Chair

    Furniture Refresh: Reupholstering Andover by Davis Allen for Stendig Dining Chair

  • Reflections on 2023

    Reflections on 2023

  • Sewing Pattern Review: Vogue V9311

    Sewing Pattern Review: Vogue V9311

  • Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print

    Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print


  • A New Addition: Singer Model 66

    Singer Model 66 Sewing Machine and Oak Case

    When I sent her photos of my most recent on a whim acquisition, my mother asked, “Are you a collector?” Yes? At this point, yes. Introducing my new to me 1921 Singer Model 66. Stunning, I know. Sporting the classic red scroll or red eye decals and equipped with a motor, foot pedal, and work…

    Read More

“If you honestly express yourself, it doesn’t matter, because you will be successful, ” – Bruce Lee