As we quickly approach our departure day for Milan, I’m excited to share with you my ensemble I created for Milan Frocktails 2025! You can see my post where I talk about what inspired me. I decided to pay homage to Dolce & Gabbana couture runway shows. I have always ...

Step right this way for the Magical Mystery Tour!Beatlemania hit me in 5th grade in the year 1995 when a television series, The Beatles Anthology came out in a series of 8 over several weeks. I already knew many Beatles songs from listening to the “Olidies 93.5” Toledo radio station ...

I have a unique opportunity to attend a special event in Liverpool, England. This event is a celebration with Cunard for 185 years of Glamour at Sea. I am honored to have my portrait chosen for the exhibit! In the photo, I am wearing a dress I made for ...

While my last two sewing galas (the Dressmaker’s Balls in Leicester) have been inspired by chic Dior images, Milan, Italy calls for a bold, “more is more” vibe for me. I have always been fond of Dolce & Gabbana looks, so this is precisely where I drew inspiration. Below I ...

In the video clip below, you will see a glimpse of the creation process of this hand painted purse I made for Milan Frocktails 2025. The inspiration is heavily Dolce and Gabbana, as is my entire ensemble for the fabulous fashion event, a dress with accessories which will be revealed ...

Later this year my husband and I are going to Italy for a vacation. This vacation is partly to attend Milan Frocktails, a sewing gala, and partly to visit Florence and Onano, the city of my Italian husband’s family. The idea of Italy and fashion has without a doubt had ...

I am overjoyed to announce Joseph and I will be attending Milan Frocktails in Milan, Italy June 14, 2025. This event came to my knowledge through Ilaria, a beautiful and creative friend I made at the Dressmaker’s Ball 2024. She was the winner of the best overall dress competition. I ...

This vintage dressing gown sewing project was actually completed well over a year ago, but I forgot to report about the making of it until now. It has proven to be the most worn item I have ever made. I get a daily spark of joy putting it on in ...

I want to contribute to #EverybodyLovesJoAnn which is a request by Joann Fabrics store to share memories and appreciation for this beloved fabric (and craft) store. When I was 8 years old my grandma gifted me my 1st sewing lesson in Bowling Green, Ohio, and the project was elastic waist ...

When I was in London last summer, I attended a fabulous fashion exhibit at The London Fashion and Textile museum. This was all about the iconic and famous boutique Biba, from the groovy London fashion era of 1964 -1975. Barbara Hulanicki, who was a fashion illustrator, designed a few affordable ...