Odd personal detail…

… with what are, apparently, significant ramifications. I am one of these. They say it affects, not only my athletic ability, but my sexuality, musical talent and sperm count in some way. Now, my sperm count is very important to me, which is why they should have included a link to the actual study, or…

Making progress

I have learned, through trial and grievous error, that it is a mistake to attempt critical or integral portions of work while really ill. It is also a mistake to do any work that might seriously injure you (i.e. using chemicals or blades) while sick. So for the past several days, I’ve really not accomplished…

Side-effect of a weekend with her father

Me : Katherine, what would you like for lunch? K: I would liiiiiiiiiiike, um, I would like slimy macaroni with stinky cheese. And some chicken. The kind that’s dead without feathers. Right. Because we usually give her the live kind and let her use the quills to pick her teeth?

New pages

I’ve just added a couple of static pages to this blog. the first is a small gallery of my recent work and the second is a ditty on how to care for your textile art. The former will be updated as work transpires. The latter is intended only as a brief guideline to customers. For…

Safety Conundrum & Regulations Run-around

Every year that I have been in the Newfoundland & Lab. Craft Council Christmas Craft Fair, I’ve had queries from people who wanted to know if I made baby quilts. I have, in fact, made baby quilts. In recent years, I’ve been focussing my energies on decorative textiles rather than functional ones. Also, I’ve typically…