Sorry I have been quiet but we lost internet for a couple of days. Still not sure what happened. It is a reminder of how much I rely on it to do things. But I had some sewing to do which doesn’t require the internet - I am designing a new men’s sewing pattern and it gave me a bit of time to start that process.

I just got off a call with Melissa and the colours are divine. ADD TO CALENDAR By next weekend we will have all the prep videos in the Classroom so you can be ready for the live on the 21st/22nd APRIL (depending on where you are) SHOPPING LIST She will be using plain silk scarf and wool she purchased at Dharma (check the Shopping List). You can use the left over silk you had from the Silk Painting Workshop (don't you love that!) This is going to be good.

Thursday we 'Celebrate' and it seems fitting to celebrate our new members. While I like to send each of you a private message when you join it is also nice to announce you to the group as well. So here are our new members since my last 'newbie group welcome': @Annette Dobson @Paige Keeling @Kate Bullock @Melissa Gill @Debra Verrall @Lisa Martin @Laura Gonzalez @Barbara Valdes @Rossana Amendolla @Amy Cox @Sharon Walker @Lauren Hunt @Christopher Ward @Kismae Grimes Reed @Erin Perlmutter @Annatjie Kunneke Please introduce yourself here, if you haven't already done so. I’d love to hear… #1 — Who are you, where are you from? #2 — What’s one thing you’re hoping to learn here? #3 — Who do you have in mind for your pocket square? #4 — And for fun a GIF of his favourite hobby You have landed in a community that is incredibly warm, curious and quietly creative. People here love learning new techniques, playing with fabric and colour, and making small, meaningful things for the people they love. I am happy to have you here. Welcome. Jane

Welcome to the calmest corner of the internet for people who love making meaningful gifts for the men in their life. To begin, please introduce yourself below. I’d love to hear… #1 — Who are you, where are you from? #2 — What’s one thing you’re hoping to learn here? #3 — Who do you have in mind for your pocket square? #4 — And for fun a GIF of his favourite hobby I’ll go first… #1 — I’m Jane Harbison, creator of this community. I live in Queensland, Australia, and I design sewing patterns and fabric that help people create garments men love to wear — because meaningful gifts become lasting bonds. (No links please.) #2 — My intention here: To guide you through a simple creative rhythm — Saturate → Percolate → Create → Celebrate → Rejuvenate so you can make pocket squares you are proud of and make him smile. What I hope you walk away with is a stronger bond with the men you’re making for, a renewed sense of creative intelligence, and a pocket square you can’t wait to gift. #3 — Who do I have in mind for my next pocket square? I don’t know, but I will know when I see it. #4 — Fun GIF Hobby: My husband loves golf and will endure almost any conditions to play. So here is my GIF - my favourite colour is pink and I love a good Argyle pattern design (which he has on his vest).