Meet the "One" who is Quantity One

 

If you’ve ever wondered what lifelong curiosity looks like stitched into fabric, meet Susan Alexander from Tucson, Arizona.

 

Susan describes herself as someone who “loves to learn everything and loves the act of creation.” Her creative journey is a true adventure—beginning, quite literally, on the open water.

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It all started in her 40s, when she began sewing canvas for her sailboat. That small spark quickly grew into sewing sails and covers for others. From there, her skills expanded to upholstery, interiors, quilts, and eventually, statement clothing and handbags. Now retired from the corporate world, she spends her days designing and sewing one-of-a-kind creations—never mass-producing, always exploring.

“Making just one of something, where every day is new territory, keeps me fresh and engaged. I’ll never be that power seller with racks of the same little dress in every size and color. And I’m perfectly fine with that.”