Creative work is such an internal process... while sharing it in thought on paper calls up a willingness to be in community. Giving voice to what we see and learn in making is a gift to be shared. Looking to connect with a new idea from a different vantage point, I always feel you there, across the table as I write and sketch.

-Diane

Diane's Journal

Capitola Pants #319: Now a Re-Issed Download

Capitola Pants #319: Now a Re-Issed Download

         Based on a great-fitting European cut, this relaxed, crop pant with several variations for an elastic waist has comfort written all over it! A multi-sized pattern,...

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Capitola Pants #319: Now a Re-Issed Download

         Based on a great-fitting European cut, this relaxed, crop pant with several variations for an elastic waist has comfort written all over it! A multi-sized pattern,...

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Spring Sewing just for fun!

Spring Sewing just for fun!

As I unpack my favorite stash of warm weather fabrics and clothes, I am lusting over the linen pieces. Well, yes... linens and interesting basic wovens in natural fibers are...

Spring Sewing just for fun!

As I unpack my favorite stash of warm weather fabrics and clothes, I am lusting over the linen pieces. Well, yes... linens and interesting basic wovens in natural fibers are...

Designing a Stencil-

Designing a Stencil-

The process of designing a stencil is very creative and organic for me. I thought you might enjoy knowing how I come up with the designs in my stencil line. So...

Designing a Stencil-

The process of designing a stencil is very creative and organic for me. I thought you might enjoy knowing how I come up with the designs in my stencil line. So...

Bugs in the Closet

Bugs in the Closet

The 3 crickets, on the new Crickets & Leaves Stencil, were used to print this overall surface design- I've been printing with my bug stencils today with some playful results....

Bugs in the Closet

The 3 crickets, on the new Crickets & Leaves Stencil, were used to print this overall surface design- I've been printing with my bug stencils today with some playful results....

Exploring a NEW Stencil Design

Exploring a NEW Stencil Design

Cicada Stencil is Fall colors Each new stencil design is like Christmas when it is done.....I can't wait to unwrap it and begin to explore the printing possibilities! We just...

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Exploring a NEW Stencil Design

Cicada Stencil is Fall colors Each new stencil design is like Christmas when it is done.....I can't wait to unwrap it and begin to explore the printing possibilities! We just...

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