We will do a very simple embroidery on a plain pocket square or bandana this year. But I want the motifs to be simple yet different. I could search embroidery patterns and maybe I will do that. I design fabric. One of my favourite cultures that inspire me is Japan. I first travelled in rural Japan for 3 weeks in my 30s. So I spent some time looking at Japanese wrapping papers. Then I zoomed in to the motifs that made up the patterns. Then I pulled them out and made them my own. But instead of drawing them on my computer I pulled out my paint set (the internet is terrible here anyway). This is what I did yesterday. I want you to look around you now and look at something zoomed in. What have you noticed about it that you haven’t seen before.

Creativity doesn’t thrive in endless possibility. It thrives inside a frame. When we give ourselves rules, limits, or a clear brief, something interesting happens, our brain stops spinning and starts solving. Instead of drifting into vague, over-clever ideas, we get grounded, practical, and creative in a way that actually leads to making something. Think about a pocket square. A simple square of fabric. A set size. A hem style. A purpose: to be worn, loved, and used. Those constraints don’t kill creativity, they ignite it. They tell you where to play. When there are no guardrails, creativity becomes abstract. It sounds impressive, but nothing gets finished. When there are guardrails, you can test ideas, make decisions, and yes, sometimes make something that isn’t perfect. That’s not failure. That’s how original work is born. In this community, every challenge, size, technique, and theme is a creative frame. Inside it, you get to experiment, try, learn, and sometimes surprise yourself. So if your piece this month doesn’t turn out how you imagined, that means it worked. You didn’t stay safe. You created. (This is ‘rejuvenate’ because it is a reflection piece.)

I want to share a decision I’ve been sitting with, and why I feel really good about it. With Skool’s updates this week around spam detection and engagement signals, it’s now much easier to tell who’s genuinely here to create, learn, and participate, and who isn’t. That changes what’s possible for this community as a solo business owner. Because of that, I’ve decided to open the Pocket Square Club up as a free community again, with the option to grow into tiered access over time. I know a change like this can raise questions, so I want to be clear and reassuring: This isn’t about lowering the quality of the space. It's about protecting it better. Payment was never the true indicator of alignment. Participation is. Care is. Making things and sharing the process is. The new tools mean those qualities are easier to see and support, without relying on a paywall to do the filtering. I’m increasingly convinced that alignment, not payment, is the real filter. If someone joins just to lurk, scrape, or self-promote, the platform will now surface that. If someone shows up, participates, and actually cares about the work, they rise to the top. That makes a tiered, value-based community model suddenly make sense: - Free to enter. - Clear pathways to contribute. - Deeper access earned through engagement or paid upgrades. It feels much more aligned with how creativity, learning, and real business relationships form, not behind a paywall, but inside a shared practice. I will adjust this as soon I post this. You will see FREE back on the About page. If you’re already here, showing up, sewing, sharing, and contributing, nothing is being taken away from you. If anything, this gives us more room to grow the right way, welcoming people who genuinely want to be here while keeping the heart of the community intact. Thank you for being part of what makes this space feel calm, creative, and meaningful. More soon, but for now, know this change comes from care, not compromise.

Have you done the quick quiz to find out if you are: Planner Creative Maker Spontaneous Sewer I send you a little report when done. In it I mention one thing to watch out for that can impact your momentum. When you have your answer share it in the comments below. Here is the link to your quiz in the Classroom https://www.skool.com/the-pocket-square-club-3733/classroom/a8a05be1?md=fb4931b3cde04958b8b31b6893a3df70

Welcome to the calmest corner of the internet for people who love making meaningful gifts for the men in their life. To begin, please introduce yourself below. I’d love to hear… #1 — Who are you, where are you from? #2 — What’s one thing you’re hoping to learn here? #3 — Who do you have in mind for your pocket square? #4 — And for fun a GIF of his favourite hobby I’ll go first… #1 — I’m Jane Harbison, creator of this community. I live in Queensland, Australia, and I design sewing patterns and fabric that help people create garments men love to wear — because meaningful gifts become lasting bonds. (No links please.) #2 — My intention here: To guide you through a simple creative rhythm — Saturate → Percolate → Create → Celebrate → Rejuvenate so you can make pocket squares you are proud of and make him smile. What I hope you walk away with is a stronger bond with the men you’re making for, a renewed sense of creative intelligence, and a pocket square you can’t wait to gift. #3 — Who do I have in mind for my next pocket square? I don’t know, but I will know when I see it. #4 — Fun GIF Hobby: My husband loves golf and will endure almost any conditions to play. So here is my GIF - my favourite colour is pink and I love a good Argyle pattern design (which he has on his vest).