My world of Color, cheer and the youth my children give me!
From my children I gain inspiration and heart each day. With my parents, grandparents family, friends and more, I have the support, love & teachings I need & desire to grow. I'm so lucky to be who I am and to have what I have, it's not from money, but from heart, which is the richest a person could be filled with.

I LOVE to sew! My grandma taught me long ago. She'd make a fantastic dinner, clear the table, and wash the dishes (mom would rinse, I'd dry). :) Then she'd make me some warm cocoa & cookies, sit down, and with much patience teach me to sew! One of the most incredible women I've known, such a talented seamstress too, that she used to make things for a major department store In Portland "back in her day"! As I grew up she made me a many many dresses. I was soo excited with each one, although it was a pain to get me to sit still for measurements, I really did not like getting measured! (Sorry Moms with leotard orders)!

Another incredible woman, my mom (her daughter), taught me to knit. Back when I was old enough to save every penny to buy myself a Cabbage patch doll and try knitting it a blankie. Fatter knitting needles and I might have completed it too.. Should have listened to mom.. ;) Sewing has dominated this site for now obviously, future remains constantly changing. Along with awesome loving Dad, I've been raised here in Oregon to be what I feel is a wonderful person (mistakes and all) =), Through what ever life throws at us, not always simple, I try to find the positive and learn a lesson from it. It's not always easy, not always obvious, the lessons or my actions... :) but it's there..

Etsy is amazing & inspirational—so many talented and creative people! I am so glad my good friend Kelly Reed encouraged me and helped me get started! Kelly gave me the "basis" on which to focus, which has been our extra "bread and butter" ever since! Etsy is an amazing outlet for our creativity, and hopefully a way to make a living doing what we love!

... One more thing on a personal note-

Don't forget to treat yourself to something special from time to time and to send love to friends and family you haven't talked to for a while. It's amazing how we all can change each other's days and lives with a random reminder of love and friendship— a call that really had no other purpose, but to actually just say "hello". We never know what others are really going through. It's actually easier to get lonely in this new day and age, it's always nice to let people know you care. :) We've all gotta look out for each other, especially in this busier 'not as personal world' we now live in. There is no such thing as "too much love"! ;)

May you and your children always be filled with Love, Strength, Confidence & Compassion and treated with respect.

<3
Cindi