My sewing inspiration comes from where I am. I was a military wife for the first 20 years of my marriage. We'd arrive at a new base and my husband would go off to work. Since I didn't know anyone, I would scout out fabric stores and maybe make curtains to brighten up our new place. When I'd land a job, I'd need the appropriate clothes, so I'd make clothes. My sons had custom made cloth diapers, and I used doll patterns to make clothes for our premature son. Next base, the curtain fabric would become a dress and I'd find new fabric stores. Moving from climate to climate required me to make everything from bathing suits in Hawaii, to winter coats in Indiana. Now I sew for grandchildren and teach others the joy of sewing. I get a great deal of inspiration from other sewers. Have you ever noticed that people who sew are so willing to share ideas? I look forward to my monthly ASG meetings to see what others are making, to learn new techniques and to share ideas.