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I started sewing at age 12, and I’ve been at it ever since. With my hubs’ encouragement, I went 15 years without buying a dress,… Read More »Opportunity Knocks

I’ve been playing with candles lately. It all began with a quote I found on Laura Fry’s blog (which I highly recommend, by the way).… Read More »Playing With Candles

I received an amazing email recently. An Oregon guild contacted me about sponsoring a coffee or snack break during the 2025 conference. They told me… Read More »Generosity 

First off, I’m really grateful for the response that so many of you have shared concerning our “beginning weaver” idea. Your enthusiasm has moved the… Read More »Never Too Soon to Cogitate

I’ve been whispering my dream to others for a while now. Generally, I get two responses: Like Martin Luther King, I can’t make my dream… Read More »I have a dream. 

The retired woman who plays the solo cello parts in our orchestra picked up the instrument for the first time just three years ago. So… Read More »Myth Busting

I’m heading out with a friend soon. We’re visiting Charleston, South Carolina. I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent planning, reading reviews, and… Read More »It’s never too early to plan!

Back when T-rex roamed the earth, I had the most remarkable English teacher. Eleanor Pieschell loved her students, and her dedication to our creative writing… Read More »Good Teachers Sought