Sew Hip issue #11

Yesterday, I went out to the mailbox and discovered the latest copy of Sew Hip (#11). The publishers were kind enough to send me my own copy because...


I'm featured on pages 67 and 68... and even a little on 69! Seeing my words and designs in print is a bit surreal each time. The thrill is hard to describe. I think I floated all the way back into the house to show my family, because I don't really remember walking.
Journalist, Christine Chitnis, contacted me some months ago to ask if I could do a phone interview that would be part of an article that she was working on. Her story is entitled Simple Living, Handmade Touches and highlights four women who embody this. Of course, I wanted to be involved! What an absolute honor to be included with these three other amazing women:
Amanda Blake Soule : soulemama
Michele Simeon: a house called nut
Tif Fussell: dottie angel

Christine did a wonderful job of weaving all four of our inspirations/motivations for a handmade life into one seamless piece. It was my first time being interviewed via phone, rather than just writing down my answers to questions. I won't pretend I wasn't nervous at first, but it felt much more like a warm and friendly conversation than anything else. Thanks so much, Christine! Sew Hip is a UK based sewing magazine that is available in the states at fabric shops. I've even gotten a hold of copies at Barnes and Noble. I'm not sure when this issue will be available, but I'll be on the look out.

Editor's Note: Because it is harder to locate the magazine in the states, Christine has now put the article up on her blog in its entirety for you to enjoy. Go here.

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So, moving right along to the next handmade project... can you guess what these are being prepped for? Yes, it's time for the next rendition of the TP roll count down calendar! I'm quite excited about this year's version. Hoping to unveil it soon. It's totally different from last year's.