I was sitting in my studio today, doing something we don’t do often enough. Nothing. No stitching. No fixing. No pushing forward. Just breathing. In front of me was a piece in progress—layers of fabric forming canyon walls, carved and stacked like time itself. Part of it complete. Part of it still only lines and possibility. As I took it in, my mind wandered to a question that tends to arrive only when things finally go quiet: What is the meaning of life? Not in a heavy, phil

If you’ve ever looked at your overflowing calendar and thought, “How am I supposed to be creative with all THIS going on?” …ohhhhh, trust me — I’m right there with you! Between teaching classes back to back, from Tucson to Sun City West, prepping for a private group workshop, creating art for galleries, and managing life’s curveballs — whew! It’s a full, beautiful, wild ride. But here’s something I’ve learned: “If you feel overwhelmed, you’re in good company — keep going.”  �

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