Mentors – A Thank You Note
Do you have sewing mentors? I've had several throughout my sewing career. I'd like to share my thoughts on their impact on my sewing and personal life. A public thank you note of sorts on the one year anniversary of The Seamless Sailor.
First, of course, is Mom. I grew up with her sewing or crocheting or crafting any number of projects despite various challenges of the family happening around her. I suppose it was her way of relaxing and something she could create. She grew up making things out of need on the farm in a little town in Ohio. Later more for fun and to share a home crafted item with others. She would offer me suggestions when I hit a snag in a sewing project as a teen. I often thought that I could figure Read more [...]
To err is human...
This post is one of the ongoing series of cover projects. We moved my Sailrite aboard Magnolia into prime real estate on the "workbench" in the passageway leading aft. The Captain again suggested a cover. Ok, no problem. A cover with an opening for the handle.
Away I went with extra Sunbrella I had on hand. I measured the lid (note that I said lid) at least three times using the rule of measure three times, cut once. This is where I confess to my mistake. Also note that I made this cover several week ago and I can only now write about it. I was so mad at myself for the mistake I am about to admit to that I snapped at the Captain. I really try not to do that.
So back to the story. I made the 
Sometimes this Seamless Sailor decides a project is beyond her skill set or available time. I had decided that the plaid settee covers on Magnolia, while still in good shape, didn't represent the look we wanted to create for our new home. We wanted to make our imprint on our boat. I wanted Ultraleather settees - sleek and durable. The captain agreed to my extravagant choice. After we had a positive experience having our enclosure remade by Captain Canvas, we had him redo the settees. Again he did a fabulous job.
We wanted a tough fabric that could be easily cleaned. The trade-off - cost. Ultraleather is pricey. We look at it as an investment in livability on the boat. And at the time we were both working.
To decide