I’ve signed up for this very cool online braid-weaving class with Ilka White recommended to me by local weaver Corrina Hammond. No real equipment required! You only need a clipboard and some old clothes/fabrics. I am all about the upcycling of materials, and the results are stunning. I have wood […] Read More
Back in the 70s, I was a mad macramé-er. Just about everyone I knew got a lampshade or a plant hanger. I have carted my macramé books and patterns around with me all these year. And wouldn’t you know, macramé is back. I have decided to do a wall hanging […] Read More
I have a stack of mending to do. Socks to darn, holes in gloves to patch, belt loops to reattach. Hope my new mending tool from Maiwa inspires me to get started today.
I went to the Circle Craft Christmas market yesterday. It’s always a creative, inspiring romp with a friend. This time with textiles on my mind, and weaving in particular, I found a loom! This mini kit from Everlea Yarn comes with the loom, the wool and an online course! So […] Read More
We have been doing a rag rug weaving series at work. As I’m not able to sit in for the sessions, I wanted to learn on my own. So I booked a private lesson with our wonderful local weaver, Corrina Hammond. I made this carpet for the entryway of my […] Read More
I’m back. I’m mostly settled in my new place. Far from my old neighbourhood, twice the rent, but landed. I am slowly picking up where I left off in my artistic endeavours. I made these ghost earrings from white leather scraps. The earrings were inspired by the much more refined […] Read More
Twenty years ago I moved into this condo suite after a tough break up. I remember the sad sad day it was when I moved in. But the next day my nephew was born and I was filled with joy. The cycle of life. Well, here we go again. My […] Read More
Yes, I have an underwear collection. I have finally figured out what to do with them. Inspired by our rag rug weaving project at work, I am braiding the underwear. My first thought is to make a little matt, but it might also turn into a picture frame. The rag […] Read More
Pre-covid, I was taking some fabric art courses at Maiwa. They were supposed to be introductory, but I quickly realized I was in a room full of artists. I wound up weeping in the bathroom at noon, I was so petrified. I didn’t know how to use any of the […] Read More
I have many sets of tarot cards. I took a course years ago and was told by the instructor that the cards should be kept in velvet bags. The velvet protects them physically, but perhaps energetically as well. I purchased my first deck of tarot cards back then, a […] Read More