Hi Reader,

I’m Candice Ayala — lifelong maker, curious creative, and now, author.

What began as a love for sewing, upcycling and pattern making, has grown into a deeper journey of storytelling. Over the years, I’ve poured my passion into DIY projects, textile art, and custom designs — all while capturing beauty in the everyday. My creative roots trace back to my upbringing in Belize, where color, culture, and texture shaped my artistic eye and continue to inspire everything I do.

Originally launched as a sewing and upcycling blog, this space has evolved with me. While you’ll still find glimpses of handmade inspiration, it’s now also home to my work as a writer — a space where I share my journey as an author, my creative process, and the stories I’m bringing into the world.

My sewing tutorials, pattern testing reviews, and my pdf patterns can still be found here, just click around.

So, whether you’re here for stitches or stories (or both), I’m so glad you stopped by.

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