"Yes Chef"

Since Episode 1, Season 1 of the hit TV show The Bear, I, along with many others, have been hooked. Watching the ensemble cast juggle life in the high-stakes restaurant industry is equal parts fascinating and anxiety-inducing. Along the way, it gave me a greater appreciation for the work that goes into keeping a restaurant running. Plus, those blue aprons, while functional, look pretty nice too.

So when I started baking and realized just how messy I can be, making an apron felt like the natural next step. This 'On the Line' Apron mixes simplicity and function for a go-to essential if like me (or the chefs in 'The Bear') you need a way to catch those inevitable spills and splashes.  

A Nation Observed

Earlier in the year I set out to design a new pattern fit for the summer. I thought about making a companion to my 'Drifting Daisies' tapestry pattern but it didn't feel right. Several months later, shaped by rising tensions and an increasingly uncertain future, I arrived at  'A Nation Observed'. They say art imitates life and the role of the artist is to reflect what's going on, onto their work. And that's what this is. A challenge to decide: are you watching, or being watched? In a world of constant connection and quiet surveillance, the boundary between the two starts to blur. 

Shape up or Ship out 

In my latest video, I provide a tutorial on common shaping techniques. It’s meant to be both a refresher for experienced viewers and an introduction for those new to the community. I cover increases, decreases, graduated stitches, and even short rows. If that sounds like just the thing you need, give it a watch.