This post spotlights the nervous system regulating tool: visualization. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies emphasize self-regulation […]
Neuropathic Pain
My worst MCAS symptom is neuropathic pain. So, I recently took a deep dive into the mechanisms behind neuropathic pain to see if there was anything I was missing or could change about my MCAS routine to alleviate my symptoms. My Neuropathic Pain I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) from past mold exposure, chronic […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Sensory Orientation
This post spotlights the nervous system regulating tool: Sensory Orientation. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies emphasize […]
Custom Appliqued Wedding Banner
Here’s a custom appliqued wedding banner I sewed for a family friend’s wedding. Wedding banner I designed and sewed this custom appliqued wedding banner for my best friend, whose son was getting married in Germany, but wanted to have their loved ones in Minnesota present. It was based on an example she saw on Pinterest. […]
Quilts
I sewed these quilts! Quilt In 2022, sewed this king-sized quilt using the Then Came June Sidewalk Chalk pattern and this fabric palette: The back side is the black and white floral pattern, which was an Ikea duvet cover. Here’s the finished quilt! Custom Fairy Quilt I designed and sewed this custom fairy quilt with […]
Spring 2025 Sewing Projects
Here’s a rundown of my spring 2025 sewing projects! Linen jacket I made this fuchsia linen jacket to wear at my recent book events at Patagonia and REI, using the Coralina Patterns Monique Jacket pattern. Merino wool tank I modified a SmartWool open-sided tank to create this form-fitting tank top. Sorry, it’s a terrible photo, […]
Backpacking Wardrobe
Here’s a post featuring the clothes I’ve sewn for my solo backpacking wardrobe! Superfine merino buffs Superfine Merino Jersey neck warmers (buffs) using my own pattern – love! Mittens and ultralight pillow sack Fab Shell Ultra rain/wind mittens using Tova Mittens pattern for backpacking, ultralight pillow sack with Dyneema on one side and Alpha Direct […]
Capsule Wardrobe
I’ve been working on sewing myself a capsule wardrobe, and here’s an update on the things I sewed in summer 2025. Merino tops I sewed these superfine merino tops using the Maria Denmark Kirsten pattern. Superfine merino tees I sewed these superfine merino tees using the this pattern. Superfine merino long underwear I sewed this […]
Winter 2025 Sewing Projects
Raingear for backpacking I made an unlined rain/wind jacket and pants using Fab Shell Ultraight for backpacking. Fabric gift bags I made these reusable fabric gift bags for holiday gift giving. It’s a simple drawstring bag with a ribbon drawstring made out of quilting cotton. Neoshell jacket with Alpha Direct lining I made this Polartech […]
Spring of 2026 Sewing Projects
Here are a few of my sewing projects for the spring of 2026. Tankini I sewed the Jalie Marina Tankini sewn with Nautilus Chlorine Proof Swim in the color Beach Party. It was my first time sewing a bathing suit, and it was a lot of fun! Bamboo terry top and robe I made this […]