CRAFT-ish podcast guest

Hi hi!! Happy Friday! I just wanted to let you know that I'm a guest today on Vickie Howell's CRAFT-ish podcast. Vickie has had a successful career as an author, teacher, and blogger (among other things) in the DIY and knitting world, and her podcast explores many aspects of the creative industry with guests who are artists, entertainers, and authors, so I was honored when she asked me to be a guest. Our conversation focused on my journey from physics teacher to blogger and pattern designer, with topics such as the role of feminism in my career choices, working with a team, and how the internet is still the "Wild West" when it comes to sewing patterns, free stuff, and etiquette. I had so much fun talking with Vickie that we kept talking after the show was finished recording -- she just had so many interesting questions and issues that she kept bringing up! Like many of you (and me), Vickie has been working as a creative entrepreneur online for a long time, and it's so interesting to reflect on how things have changed over the years in the online craft space. I hope you'll listen to the episode and let me know if you have any additional thoughts or questions. Thanks for having me, Vickie!

It's also my birthday today, woot woot big thirty NIIIINE! Usually Mr Rae and I go out for dinner on my birthday and this year I want Elliot and Clementine to come along too. I've always enjoyed my kids, but now that they're getting older, it's fun that they're getting old enough to hang out and talk, so I think it will be fun; we don't normally take them to nice restaurants. Steak and Shake is their favorite place on earth, so an elevated gastronomic experience is usually not worth it. Hugo is staying home with a babysitter (he's kindof a nightmare at restaurants right now), but someday I'm sure he'll be invited along too!Have a great weekend!!