I’ve never been very good at following trends as a creative — and honestly, I think that’s one of the best things about my work. In a world where everything starts looking the same, I’ve learned that creating from a genuine place leads to more meaningful, recognizable, and lasting work. This post is about why I stopped chasing trends, how it helped me stand out in a sea of sameness, and why authentic creativity will always matter more to me than keeping up with the algorithm.

The very first official One Trick Pony Goods collection has arrived. The May Collection features quilted totes, toiletry pouches, makeup bags, book sleeves, and e-reader sleeves in a mossy avocado green and soft white palette inspired by heritage patchwork and traditional quilt blocks like Broken Dishes, Sawtooth Star, and Half Square Triangles. Handmade in limited made-to-order quantities only through June 27th. One thing, well made.

Starting something new is terrifying — especially when you’ve already been burned before. In this post, I’m sharing the emotional, financial, and creative realities of building a handmade product-based business, why I walked away from selling quilted goods in 2022 after a devastating experience with copying and losing my Instagram account, and why I’ve decided to start again anyway with One Trick Pony Goods. From monthly collections and patchwork bags to fear, courage, YouTube, creativity, and rebuilding from scratch… this is an honest look behind the scenes of handmade business life.