Where do you live and work?I currently live in southern California, in a tiny little house really close to the ocean. And my family is quite big, so I work all over the house. In my room, I have a desk but I mostly work on my laptop in bed. Downstairs in the finished garage is where I do all my sewing. It is so not glamorous, but I have shelves and shelves and tables and stations and I don’t have to put anything away, so it works just fine.

What crafts do you do?Quilting, sewing, dressmaking, embroidery and knitting.

How long have you been crafting?Since I was about 8.

Who taught you your skills?I learned at school and through library books.

Do you teach/publish your skills and projects? I have taught classes for both embroidery and sewing – for future class information, keep up with me on Instagram. I authored the embroidery book Little Stitches (Stash Books) and also sell sewing and embroidery PDF patterns.

What do you love most about crafting? The magic ta-da moment.

5 words that best describe your craft style? Practical, zakka, whimsical, stylish, simple.