When I was 8 yrs old I decided that I was going to be an author. That was how I was going to earn my living. In my sophomore and junior years of High School I realized that I did not want that dream as strongly as I had thought. I love making up stories, I love editing, but writing then out is not as enjoyable a task as I wished it to be. I do not remember when I first learned to sew but it has al
ways been enjoyable to be. I love to experiment with seemingly the most difficult projects. When I was first casually experimenting with my basic sewing skills I would make pillow in the shapes of letters, little jean purses to sell around the neighborhood, bean bags and mini pillows. Each new thing was an experiment, something I thought would be cool, something that popped into my head and I decided to try it out. It was and still is always a pleasure when an idea works out. And when it does not, some how I still enjoy it because it teaches me how to go about it in other ways. In March 2012 I made what I believe was my first stuffed animal. I always thought it would be cool to make a stuffed animal. I always admired that stuffed animals could be made! Until just before March I had never really considered the idea that I could actually be one of those people who made a stuffed animal. That first one was a lion. He is still one of my very favorite creations. A well-done, mind-blowing beauty. As is my habit and personality, I made the lion with a person in mind and quickly gave it away. Now I continue to experiment. With new animals, new styles, objects, and other fabric-y arts like clothes, quilts and wall hangings- an art that I am truly falling in love with. When I sew I am at peace. It is calming. It is a challenge. It is a billion and one new goals and accomplishments. So this is what I am choosing to do to work for myself. I am continuing to grow in an area that keeps me happy, excited and ever growing. The best part is that I get to share it with people all around me, some people that I never met. And each person will create there own love and meanings for each piece they welcome into their hearts. Besides sewing I read, learn about people, blog, journal, email, and ever strive to be a better friend, family member and person. I spent two semesters in college (UVU then SLCC) majoring in Elementary Education and Behavioral Psychology. I am currently taking a break while I work and prepare to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am very excited for this mission. I hope that my efforts at working for myself rather than another type of job will pay off and aid me in preparing for my mission. And then afterwards for living on my own and adding to the business, and taking care of a family. My goal in working for myself is not only to truly enjoy my work, but in order to enjoy it, become a friend and inspiration. After I serve an LDS Mission I want to look into finishing degrees in Education and Psychology and adding tools i learn from those to what I can offer professionally.
