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 [...]