Once upon a time, way back in the '80s, a young girl learned how to cut fabrics apart and bring them together with needle and thread. She loved it.

Years passed and she continued sewing, reveling in the thrill of making. Dresses, pants, coats, pillows, and quilts all became favorites. She wanted others to love it just as much, so she started teaching, producing patterns and sharing the joy of sewing as far and as wide as she could. She just kept sewing and learning and creating and dreaming.

Three decades later, here I am with stacks of fabric, a kick-ass sewing machine and my crinkle dreams.