Ebbs and Flows, Peak and Valleys
I love to sew. Repeat. I love to upcycle denim. Repeat. While the 2 activities above are my joy, there are often
Where Have you Been? Rather, Where Have I Been?!
My obsession with upcycling denim has only grown as I have found new and ridiculously abundant sources of jeans. From traditional patchwork
The Ties That Bind Us
The wedding and festivities are now over and the packing to return home begins. First, take a Covid test to enter the
A Reverse Culture, Fast Fashion Shock!
Traveling from a “developing” country (not “third world”) to the United States has both positive and negative effects, especially for those who
“To everything, turn, turn, turn……. there is a season….”
Sometimes you get song tunes and lyrics in your head and they just won’t go away! I have just lost the most
Wonderful Holy Week Traditions! Oh, the Sights, Sounds, Tastes, and much more…..
Holy Week (Semana Santa) is upon us and the traditions continue, even if hampered by the pandemic. Some are culinary, some are
Spring and Other Ideas Have Sprung
The Vernal Equinox and fresh new ideas have come! While the pandemic continues to rage on, life goes on. Nature continues in
Super-Duper Easy, Less Landfill Waste, a few $ and hours = a Shift Dress + WIN!
It all began with buying denim by the pound. Mind you, there were some flaws. But with only pennies at stake, there
Is it Too Good to be True if it is Free?
NO, it is not too good to be true. YES, it is true. So, with that simple clarification, please drop me a
Happy Endings With Cotton Backings!
The massive “Mercado Oriental” in Managua (the largest in Central America) is the hub for purchasing fabric either wholesale or retail. I