Namaste. More Strong is the New Skinny—thank you again for this opportunity, Becca DuVal! I am no fitness expert, but for my money yoga might just be the best all-round exercise programs for people of any age. If not the best, it certainly ranks right up there. I was slow to embrace yoga. Remember, running was…
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Getting Stronger at Any Age
Call me crazy, but I recently took up a fabulously fun new exercise regime—master swimming! It’s kind of like swim team for grown-ups. So when Becca of Free Notion invited bloggers to share a little about their fitness story, I was all in. Her theme, Strong is the New Skinny, sums it all up very nicely, doesn’t it? Something I noticed right away…
Sewing resolutions are….
…well, they are not for everyone. I have tried them in the past. I have written lists of them. I have even reviewed them. Once, possibly twice throughout the year. Why have I given up writing sewing resolutions? Because even though teaching sewing is currently my profession, sewing is not work for me. Sewing is my joy. Sewing…
Tutorial: Invisible Zipper
If you have never tried installing an invisible zipper in a garment, you might be just a wee bit intimidated. But honestly, I think they are easier to put in than regular zippers, and they definitely elevate the “ready to wear” (RTW) look of your garments. Invisible zips are best for garments made of light to medium-weight fabric,…
My New Favorite: Juki T-2010
O.M.G. I thought I was too old to fall in love all over again. But THIS. It had me at twelve layers of waxed canvas. Yes, I said 12 layers. This baby literally flew across my folded bag strap (did I mention it was 12 layers of waxed canvas??) without a hiccup. Without a skipped stitch. Without any…
Where in the world…?
…did Sew Maris go? Well, Italy for a few weeks in September. And then Amsterdam for a few days. Finally, back to Bellevue by the end of September. But then… …it was off to Camp Huston for my annual fall ASG sewing retreat. Nearly didn’t comeback from this relaxing, inspiring, invigorating time with my sewing sisters….