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Blocking images.

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

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I had a realization while traveling to Courtenay yesterday (driving being good for unbroken periods of reflection which almost no other activity invites) that since the beginning of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, I have studiously avoided looking at any… Continue Reading “Blocking images.”

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A sense of community, a sense of security

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

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Community gardens offer food security and a focal point where neighbours can connect By Randy Shore, Vancouver Sun April 22, 2010 George Pinch has been hoeing and weeding his plot in the East Boulevard community garden for 25 years, and you could say he… Continue Reading “A sense of community, a sense of security”

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Seals are not dangerous.

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

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Takeaway message from the seal “attack” in West Vancouver Tuesday: don’t feed wild animals (and yes, definitely put your kids in a life jacket around water)! Though some news agencies have not reported on this, prior to being pulled into the water the girl… Continue Reading “Seals are not dangerous.”

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Lately in the news.

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

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I’ve been feeling a bit bereft of blogposts lately. Not because I haven’t been thinking about a lot of things, responding internally to recent events, or processing my life as I always do – but because it’s seemed like too much is going on… Continue Reading “Lately in the news.”

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Reacting to the news.

Posted on March 4, 2008 by

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I want to do a comprehensive update with some ranting about recent world events but I find myself without time this morning before our meetings start here at the bargaining table. In the meantime: I am livid about this. Concerned about the timing of… Continue Reading “Reacting to the news.”

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I dyed yarn in many warm shades this summer, and now I've wound it into cakes in preparation for making warp chains and weft bobbins. Fifteen colours, each with their own spot in the sectional warp beam! #texilestudio #naturaldye #weavingdesign #weaverfever #weaversofinstagram
I'm here to share this #knit cowl with you, made from yarn that I dyed with #naturaldye this summer, bit also to let you know ow that a new issue of my newsletter has dropped over at www.comfortfortheapocalypse.com. in this issue I discuss a favourite chair, share a soup recipe, and point out three thing I think are worth reading. Also some weaving! #writersofinstagram #knittersofinstagram #weaversofinstagram #texilestudio #essayist
I did a thing today and sold a piece of weaving for the first time ever. Ten feet of table runner (commissioned by someone I've known since early childhood) is now in its forever home. I've always balked at selling my work but I have to say it feels pretty good! #weavingdesign #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever #textilestudio
Cloth for the table runner coming along nicely. This shadow weave is slow going but I am loving how it is turning out (backside showing here) #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever #textilestudio #cloth
Preparing a new warp for the #glimakrajulia loom. I dread sleying the dark colours at this time of year but hope my new #ottlite daylight lamp will make the job easier. #texilestudio #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever #gabriolaislandmaker
Some nubbley colour to finish off this warp. #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever #texilestudio #gabriolaislandmaker
Today on my blog at red-cedar.ca I write about the things we tolerate instead of fixing them, like this weird lighting arrangement in my studio! Bringing attention to small improvements can have big impacts on the way we work and how much enjoyment we get from our spaces. What are you tolerating instead of fixing? With thanks to @jill.margo for her creative coaching support and helping me bring attention to my seasonal rhythms! #textilestudio #weaversofinstagram #writersofinstagram #gabriolaislandmaker
I don't do much in the way of embroidery (or "fancy work" as it was called in my house growing up), but I am drawn to cool books about hand stitching nonetheless. The book #mysticalstitches by @christijay showed up in the mailbox this week and I am encouraged to break out my good needles again! I love the combination of accessible instructions, intention setting exercises, and the treasury of symbols that can be incorporated into any project. A very thoughtful addition to modern #embroidery! #textilestudio, #handstitching #magick
I tend to do short warps (6 yards or so) because as soon as I start the weaving on a project, I pretty much immediately want to design the next. Halfway through the boucle towels and I am thinking of weaving some towels in these colours. #weavingdesign #textilestudio #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever
When your good friends are also textile workers.... lichen as a hostess gift! This massive single piece of lobaria pulmonaria was wildrafted and given to me by @heather.truestitches on Saturday night. So grateful! #naturaldyeing #lichendye #textilestudio
A new weave on the #bergåsavonia loom. If all goes well this will be a table runner for my dining room. Complex weave so it will take some time to weave off bit I think the effect will be worth it #weavingloom #weavingdesign #textilestudio #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever #imakemyowncloth
The pleasures of plain weave. Boucle weft, plain cotton warp. Knocking off some super absorbent towels for someone's kitchen or bathroom. #weaversofinstagram #weaverfever #iweavemyowncloth #textilestudio #gabriolaislandmaker

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