It’s been too long since my last post. I think I must have forgotten I have a blog.

Last weekend was my preview in sunny San Diego. It was a great weekend. I was able to meet many of the shop owners, designers and press people I’d only ever corresponded with by phone or email.

This week is full of activity. It’s always nice to break up the work week. Tomorrow and Thursday I teach my first class at Commuknity. The class is “The Perfect Fit”. I’ll teach how to properly measure your body, how to substitute yarns (understanding fibers and gauge), short row shaping and other methods to adjusting a pattern.

Friday I am going back to my hometown. My high school sewing teacher, Mrs. Brancato, was a huge inspiration for me to pursue a career in the fashion industry. She presented careers I hadn’t even considered. Mrs. Brancato is the type of amazing teacher that does more than just teach the standard curriculum. She would bring guest speakers into the class to tell us about various areas of the industry. Now things have turned and ever since I started my company I’ve been a guest speaker.

Then I’ll be hanging around town to help my mom who is the Monterey Bay corridinator of Project Linus. Sunday is Blanket Day. Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides new, handmade and washable blankets to children 0-19 who are seriously ill or traumatized. We’ll be making blankets all day long. If you’re in the area, please stop by. All the details are here. If you’re interested in participating with your local chapter, visit the Project Linus website for a listing of chapters.