Tomorrow is my daughter Julia's birthday...when Julia was little, I had a studio in our studio above the health food store that her father and I operated. I was making clothing for a store in Seattle and doing this and that...not taking anything very seriously..I was a new mother and my hands were full.

Then we moved from that studio into a house and I had another studio but it was in the basement. Julia and I spent a lot of time down in that basement and she sat on my lap while I sewed. She never ever put her fingers near the needle and was content to watch. When I think of those days I am always amazed at her tolerance of me and my need to keep sewing....she grew up with the sound of the sewing machine, and fabric all over the place.

She is now grown up and ready to embark on her own great adventure. Watch for her first solo art show coming up in August. The opening date is August 1st at the 'Station' on Beacon Hill. Probably one of the best cafes in Seattle....

Come by and see her work, it is remarkable...