If I were to die tomorrow, I’d know that it was doing what I love and that I’ve left some sort of mark in the creative meme pool of the global craft community. My work will continue in the creative work and play of other people. I design sewing patterns for hobby and cottage-industry crafters, I teach people to sew and to improve their sewing, have an online shop selling patterns, kits, sewing supplies and handbag hardware and I blog about it all.

It amazes me how far my little business has reached through the internet — I have regular customers in the USA, Scandinavia and Europe, as well as a loyal local following. I started this business in 2004, with patterns for bags and purses. I take people slightly outside their sewing comfort-zone and gently guide them through to a professional finish they never expected to achieve. The results I’ve seen and the lovely emails I receive from customers and students tell me that the system works! I love to see what people do with my designs and the feedback truly feeds my soul.

I wrote a book, You Sew, Girl, which was released earlier this year. I’ll be selling it at the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair, along with my patterns, supplies and a huge display of sample hats, bags and clothing.