Inspired To Sew

Every month, I get to write a story about one of my favorite subjects.  SEWING.

Really.  Imagine that.  It's a dream come true.  I get to combine two of my most favorite things in the world...

And here's the reality:  Sewing + Writing = HAPPY RITA.

Thanks to Schmetz's digital magazine, Inspired to Sew (see archived issues here)...I get to meet a sewing star, write about a sewing related topic...and learn about what's new and what's hot in the sewing world.

Yep.  E.v.e.r.y...s.i.n.g.l.e...m.o.n.t.h...

This week, we are working on Issue #64..!! Hey -- TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN, people. I cannot believe we've been doing the magazine for over five years.

So -- who is "we"??  OF COURSE if it's about Schmetz,  you know Rhonda Pierce is in the room!!

Rhonda is the Editor of Schmetz' Inspired To Sew -- and she decides what the topics will be for each issue, who should be interviewed, and when.  She makes the initial contact -- and then I follow up with the interviews, and put together the first draft.

Like she doesn't have enough on her plate! The talented, always enthusiastic Rhonda Pierce, is the Editor of the Schmetz Inspired To Sew digital magazine.

Over the years -- I've interviewed some of the biggest names in the sewing industry. Who are, coincidentally, some of my best friends.

Inspired To Sew has also featured general topics -- like -- sewing retreats, quilt shows, museums, taking road trips with your sewing sisters.

Gail Yellen

One of my favorite covers -- the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Puyallup.

Katrina Walker

MJ Kinman

Sewing for kids

Mark Lipinsky

One of my favorite topics: SINGER FEATHERWEIGHTS.

Here's the thing. I always learn something when I write...and, thanks to Inspired To Sew, I've learned so much, I feel like my brain could explode.

Tomorrow -- how writing helps me remember who to invite over for Easter dinner...