The Maker Space

Maximal Minimalist - My Entry for Spoonflower's Warm Minimalism Design Challenge

Maximal Minimalist - My Entry for Spoonflower's...

Spoonflower, a marketplace that offers premium wallpaper, fabric, and home decor printed on demand with unique designs from independent artists, hosts a bimonthly design challenge to inspire fresh, new designs....

Maximal Minimalist - My Entry for Spoonflower's...

Spoonflower, a marketplace that offers premium wallpaper, fabric, and home decor printed on demand with unique designs from independent artists, hosts a bimonthly design challenge to inspire fresh, new designs....

Sweet Treats, a Summertime Fabric Collection

Sweet Treats, a Summertime Fabric Collection

I love summer - the fun, the feeling of freedom (even if adults don’t have the associated summer break), the warm weather and the chance to play outside more, sunshine...

Sweet Treats, a Summertime Fabric Collection

I love summer - the fun, the feeling of freedom (even if adults don’t have the associated summer break), the warm weather and the chance to play outside more, sunshine...

Illustration of a blue woman holding a pair of scissors in one hand and a threaded sewing needle in the other in front of a gray mannequin. Hand-drawn text states, "To muslin or not to muslin - THAT is the question.”

To Sew a Muslin or Not to Sew a Muslin - an Exi...

Sewing a muslin seems to be one of the eternal debates of the sewing world. Honestly, I think it's a bit of a silly debate. Do it. Don't do it....

To Sew a Muslin or Not to Sew a Muslin - an Exi...

Sewing a muslin seems to be one of the eternal debates of the sewing world. Honestly, I think it's a bit of a silly debate. Do it. Don't do it....

Hand-drawn strings of lights announcing Artful Holiday Challenge 2023. Nov 1 -8: Vintage Holiday; Nov 9 - 15: Festive Florals; Nov 16 - 22: Sparkle & Gleam; Nov 23 - 29: Holiday Critters; Nov 30 - Dec 6: Celestial Wonders.

Artful Holiday Challenge 2023

Speaking frankly, I haven't done the greatest job of maintaining my Instagram presence...so, to help kickstart my efforts, I'm co-hosting a holiday art challenge with six other fabulous artists.  Looking...

Artful Holiday Challenge 2023

Speaking frankly, I haven't done the greatest job of maintaining my Instagram presence...so, to help kickstart my efforts, I'm co-hosting a holiday art challenge with six other fabulous artists.  Looking...

An illustration of a brain weightlifting using a paint brush and paint palettes, demonstrating the healthy relationship between creativity and the brain.

The Surprising Benefits of Creativity

You may think that creative hobbies, pastimes, or goals are simply nice-to-haves, reserved for those with more time than you, or even a waste of time. But, bottom line up front, creativity...

The Surprising Benefits of Creativity

You may think that creative hobbies, pastimes, or goals are simply nice-to-haves, reserved for those with more time than you, or even a waste of time. But, bottom line up front, creativity...

Who is a Creative Person? The Answer Might Surp...

Lean in. I want to tell you something. Ready? You are creative. Yep. You. Did you know that? And I hear you (yep...through the computer. I have special powers...). Just...

Who is a Creative Person? The Answer Might Surp...

Lean in. I want to tell you something. Ready? You are creative. Yep. You. Did you know that? And I hear you (yep...through the computer. I have special powers...). Just...