On Going Home, Feeling Human, and the Magic of the Solstice

On Going Home, Feeling Human, and the Magic of the Solstice

A personal Christmas Eve story about going home after twenty years, navigating the dark season, and remembering to give ourselves some grace.
I Was Supposed to Decorate a Wreath… So I Built a Sewing Machine Instead

I Was Supposed to Decorate a Wreath… So I Built a Sewing Machine Instead

For the Capitol Theatre’s Festival of Lights and Trees, I built a wreath around a tiny light-up embroidered sewing machine and a burst of rainbow ribbon. It’s chaotic, joyful, and...
Why We Closed Embellish and How Sewing Machine Magic Was Born (This One Hurts)

Why We Closed Embellish and How Sewing Machine Magic Was Born (This One Hurts)

Shannon shares the real story behind closing Embellish — burnout, hard decisions, and rebuilding something intentional with Sewing Machine Magic. A candid look at small business life, sewing community roots,...