There is a beautiful jacket hanging in the closet of my work room. I meticulously matched the fabric pattern at each of the seams – the only time I have successfully done so. I also lined it and finished it by hand. It represents many hours of work. And yet, I've never worn it. For almost 4 years now, it has remained in the closet missing only a button. There is a pin in the place where I intend to place said button, but, I am stuck. Few things cause me to leave projects unfinished; they are typically small tasks that have the potential to cause disasters, rework, and frustration. Making button-holes tops the list. Read the rest of this entry »