It’s wooly socks, snuggle up and create weather! Maybe it’s been that way for several weeks in your neck of the woods. For me – it’s just started, and it feels so good. It’s finally cool in the house where I live and I can put on real clothes, real socks, and real shoes! This …
with some entertaining fabric sources for YOU! Happy Fall Everyone! It’s my favorite season…cooler air, open windows, and a breeze that makes me want to sew up some REAL clothes!!! I’ve been so inspired by the creativity of the new group of students in The ART of Patternmaking! It has been such a whirlwind for …
It’s your SUPERPOWER! Hello, my fabulous fashionistas and style savvy souls! Do you ever put on an outfit and suddenly feel like you can conquer the world? Or maybe you wear something, and it’s as if you’ve slipped on Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. Poof! Confidence gone! 🙁 Well, today, we’re diving into the jaw-dropping, strut-inducing …
and a little known fact about ME! I have a confession to make! I LOVE color – crayons, pencils, pens, paints, ink, paint chips, and fabric! I love to dye fabric! I just love color!! But when it comes to clothing, color isn’t just a detail—it’s a powerful tool that can shape perceptions, evoke emotions, …
Welcome to Design-land Everyone! Anyone who knows me – knows I live and breathe fabric. I LOVE fabric and textiles, anything FIBER! Have since I was a kid! And I love designing and making clothes for myself! Truth be told, sitting at the machine is kinda ZEN for me! And, I have heard over and …
with Virginia Leigh Studio Well, Hello my Wonderful Creative Community! Welcome Back! If you’ve been wondering why my site and social media accounts have been quieter than a mouse in a cheese factory lately, let me fill you in. There was a bit of an unexpected plot twist in the studio – I’ve been on …
How many of you can honestly say that when you decide to do something, you intentionally try to make it fun? No doubt many of our creative passions are fun in and of themselves. But I’m talking about those things like goals or projects. Have you ever said that about a creative goal? Let’s say …
You know how they say, “Don’t meet your heroes?” Well, in some cases, I absolutely must disagree! I met one of my all-time favorite authors last week and it was a delight! He has informed so much of what I do and why I do it! And he is hilarious! He’s as down to earth …
Let’s Look For The Clues! OK, so you’ve been on a few artist’s dates, and you have successfully written a week’s worth of pages. What happens now? Well, I’m going to bet that one of several things have begun to happen: You’ve discovered a hidden treasure or two. You’re more confused now then you were …
and Rule Breakin’ Last week we talked about taking care of your creative head space by filling the well and keeping a bit of fuel in the tank. How’d you do? YES, NO, MAYBE? It takes a while, so give yourself some grace! But – What if you got off to a good start but …
