Though I have always been a maker who loves to master handcraft techniques, I do not consider myself a true “expert” at any one craft. Where I excel is in my broad knowledge of a wide variety of vocations.
Advanced Skills
- Crochet (See more in this blog post.)
- Pattern drafting
- Pattern use and adaption
- Open work, garments, household objects
Intermediate Skills
- Clothing repair
- Darning, patching, etc.
- Hand sewing
- Machine sewing, electric
- Basic sewing pattern adaptation and drafting
- Graphic Design
- Visit my Spoonflower Shop for fabrics.
- Swing dance
- dabbling in Lindy, West Coast, and solo techniques
Additional Novice Skills
- Embroidery
- Treadle machine sewing
- Knitting
- Lucet cord weaving
- Historical home textile working tools and techniques
- Wood working
- German language (B1)
- Being musical
- American style ballroom dance
