Winter rains brought an unexpected challenge for me. I had stored five different industrial sewing machines in my garden’s store room, thinking they were safe and sound. But without a proper drainage system, the rainwater pooled and created a mini lake, flooding the entire storeroom.

Moving into the new studio is a mix of excitement and challenge. Right now, I’m surrounded by boxes, fabric piles, and sewing tools scattered everywhere.

Moving a sewing studio is no small task. I’m currently in the thick of it, packing up boxes filled with fabrics, plastic containers brimming with buttons, beads, buckles, and all the little notions that keep my creative projects alive. The studio is moving to a new place, and with the new year comes fresh energy and new projects. But before I can dive into those, I have to tackle the challenge of moving my sewing machines, especially my overlock, serger machines.