Melanie is Sewmelwyk and she's been sewing and blogging for many years. Melanie also a cofounder of the Stratford Garment Guild and has a great group of local sewists that meet monthly to share their makes. You'll also find Melanie share her book reviews on her book IG account. If her home ec teacher could see the sewing Melanie does now, she wouldn't believe it. You can find Melanie's Following the Thread blog here She uses Sewmelwyk on Instagram, Twitter and you can find Melanie on Pattern Review. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.  Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.