Sew Chaotically! - Just say NO!!! To advice on sewing prep from Singer 1949!

My friend Connie sent me this, asking (tongue in cheek) if this was indeed how I prepped for a sewing session.  I feel confident you all know the answer to that one!!!!  French chalk????  We've come a long way, baby!!!  Thank goodness.  Now lets move forward a bit more!  You know?  Equal pay for equal work ~ just for grins and giggles!  Let's go girls...and boys!  love, c