Some time ago I promised to try out the effect of pyrotechnics on textiles. My intention was to grab a few samples of my work and set them ablaze. Since then, I’ve wussed out repeatedly on burning up things I’ve made. I couldn’t even come up with a “hit list” of designated ignition targets. It…
Category: Canada
“There are no badgers…”
I wander around CBC.ca daily, often to much enlightened gratification and mirth. Today was no exception, as Don Murray’s Viewpoint column was both a chuckle and an educational refresher. It’s easy to see exactly where John Mortimer was coming from….. For the official UK Parliament page, try here. More on the House of Lords (from…
Workshop approved!
Just got word that my workshop (details below) for Quilt Canada 2008 has been approved! Yay! Another proposal pans out! If you’re interested in taking it, it’ll be on June 4, 2008 at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland. For more information, you can check with the folks at the Canadian Quilters’ Association (although…
Maybe we got a good deal after all….
Saskatchewan (No I didn’t sneeze. It’s a province of Canada. Nice place, actually. Fascinating light.) has unveiled its new brand and marketing scheme. I thought the brand for Memorial University was pretty bland and uninspired. I was certain that aliens were landing when the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial logo came out. Saskatchewan takes the cake,…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 