Taking a career break: FAQ

6 years ago

I worked in Silicon Valley tech for over 10 years when I burned out--I should've recognized the symptoms sooner, but…

Identifying Burnout

6 years ago

I quit Google after >10 years as a Technical Program Manager. Leaving the Android team was the hardest work decision…

Subtle gender inequalities, from a Program Manager’s perspective

6 years ago

There's a multitude of research, articles, and talks about gender inequality, but there's a subtler side that is most often…

Use your vacation days from work, your Program Manager begs you

6 years ago

My job as a Program Manager has increasingly included navigating people's emotions. When teams are pressured and individuals are stressed,…

Summer Star Sampler Quilt

6 years ago

Stats Size: 70" x 70"Time: ~100 working hrs3-4hrs for each of the 17 star blocksHundreds of grey star and border…

Raw Edge Applique Quilt

6 years ago

It's a labor of love to know who you're making a custom quilt for: from design to finish, it's like…

Fields of Flowers Quilt

6 years ago

Stats Size: 71" x 98"Weight: 6lb 6ozTime: ~51 hrsDesign: 4hrsCutting: 8hrsPiecing: 26hrsQuilting: 10.5hrsBinding: 3hrsCost: ~$330Quilting fabric: $200Backing and binding fabric:…

Guestbook Wedding Quilt

6 years ago

Having guests sign a quilt instead of a guest book is a great way to create wall art that will…

Vintage-Inspired, Paper-Pieced Baby Quilt

6 years ago

There's something comforting about traditional, vintage quilts. Here's a modern take on a vintage pattern, using bright fabrics and quilting…

These balls were made for hanging

6 years ago

I had to make these when I saw them in Make it Sew Modern. I couldn't figure out how they were…