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“Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.” ― Charles Dudley Warner

I’m at a standstill. Remember how I was fretting over the shape of the gown? Yes…I decided after talking to a few close friends and

“I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.” – Billy Joel

I have almost gathered every scrap of my fabric that Utah is hiding. In a trip south, I secured eight more yards for my stock

“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” – Marcel Proust

Today I wandered. Wandered about 400+ miles in search of the fabric that eludes me. I hit every Joann’s from the bottom of the state

“If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

I wish I had taken photos at the all night quilting party!! I return to the retreat at 10 pm with quilt, machine and tools

“It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” – Ernest Hemmingway

I began my work rather early today. I’m getting high and running out of sharpies, but progress goes well on the designs. I’m on the

“An adventure is never an adventure when it happens. An adventure is simply physical and emotional discomfort recollected in tranquility.” – Tim Cahill

Class began bright and early this morning! I admit, I would rather intimidated, being surrounded by so many quilters with machines that could eat my

“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.- John Steinbeck

Confession time. I don’t really know how to applique. I mean, not really. I’ve had some guesses and watched a few people do it using

Its good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ernest Hemingway

Today I begin the muslin mock up. I am armed with yards of muslin and two Simplicity patterns that the dress will be loosely based

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware – Martin Buber

Fabric, fabric everywhere! Its time to choose fabric! And let me tell you, I love touching fabric. My cosplay master and my professional sewing master

Focus on the journey, not the destination

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About Gadget

Gadget Gears is an American born costumer, designer, and cosplayer. She started out in theater, where she was trained as a costumer, makeup artist and starred in several leading operatic roles. On Broadway, Gadget worked as a stitcher/dresser on multiple tours, including the “Phantom of the Opera”, “Wicked”, “Les Miserables” and the 1st National Tour of “WarHorse”.

In 2007 she fell in love with cosplay because it not only allowed her to create beautiful costumes, but to create things that defied expectations, tell stories, and challenge herself in new and interesting ways. Ten years later, Gadget and her cosplay partner were able to put this passion on display as they represented the USA at the World Cosplay Summit as Undertaker and Ciel from Kuroshitsuji.

Gadget brings a diverse set of experiences and skills, excelling in any area she sets her sights on. Her drawing and artistic renderings are superb. She is aware of balance, color, presentation and detail. This attention to detail is an amazing skill and passion. Gadget pours her creative self into projects. Coming up with imaginative alternatives and thinking outside the box to complete tasks.

Artistry, sewing, commitment.

Gadget has a wonderfully creative soul and the drive to keep learning and improving on her vast skill set. Never afraid to take on new and challenging projects, Gadget is able to identify how to complete the work to meet the deadline.

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