Living in Japan has given me the chance to embrace two of my greatest passions — sewing  and storytelling . While many people know me as the tailor behind Bonds of Peace , what some may not realize is that I’m also an author , pouring my heart into stories that people can read, share, and treasure just as deeply as the keepsakes I create. Every day, I balance motherhood, creativity, and craft. My daughter inspires me to see beauty in small things — the colors of a sunrise, th