In the early 90's I found myself in a predicament when I became a single parent of 2 very small and active boys. I had no money... no education.... and no confidence! ! So I decided to try my hand at designing. I planned for an entire year, not telling a soul, knowing that if anyone said even one negative thing to me, I would crumble. That, that would shatter my confidence. I had to plan and design in secret. I had to figure out what to do and how to do it. After some time, I began to let go of my secret, all the while designing...struggling... and crying. Every night I worked past midnight and got up at dawn. These were the days before the internet, and nobody thought that a pattern business would work. Except for one person who encouraged me gently. I threw caution to the wind and did a trade show 6000 miles from home (all on an 18% credit card.) REALLY DUMB MOVE!! But by the grace of GOD, it did work out somehow, and one of my designs caught the eye of a Canadian Women's Magazine who featured my pattern - Noah's Adventure - in their magazine. I didn't make one cent, but I recieived something far more valuable...... the courage to continue. Eventually Judi Lynn Designs evolved into what it is today. The struggle has been well worth the effort. I've met so many inspiring and courageous people along the way. I think about so many of you so often. I hope you're all doing well. But for those of you who are just becoming aware of my little business, WELCOME! and please come in, to... "Toys in the Attic patterns" a division of Judilynndesigns.com |
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