This post is for Caity who I know just loves her yoyo-making gadget. Here’s a wee project for you to aspire to: One of David’s aunts made this yoyo coverlet a long time ago and now it graces the guest bed at his sister’s place. The colours on top have faded as a […]
Archives for 2007
Serendipity & the Art of Friendship
I first came across Diane’s blog Going to Pieces and the Artful Quilters Web Ring in 2005 and immediately felt like I had discovered a kindred spirit in this fellow quilting lawyer. As we often travel to this part of California, I was confident that it would only be a matter of time before we […]
Barbary Coast Trail
Saturday dawned with clear blue skies and so the four of us set out on the Barbary Coast Trail*. This self-guided 3.8+ mile walk starts at the Mint in downtown San Francisco and connects important historic sites in Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District, Jackson Square, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Ghiradelli Square. […]
California, here I come…
As you read this, the Laundry King and I will be winging our way to America. First stop California. I had grand plans of preparing other posts to magically appear in my absence but I wasn’t that organised. Do not despair dear readers, I will still be posting from time to time so check back […]
24 hours
Tomorrow we depart for the United States so things are very hectic at Casa da Praia. When I was a lawyer, I would invariably prep my body for changing time zones by pulling an all nighter before going on holiday. I can report that a certain zen descends at about 4am when the lists, flow […]
The Real Thing
This ACEO#2 (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) arrived from Lisa Call last week and I couldn’t be more thrilled: Of course it is wonderful to be able to view images of inspirational textile art online but the real thing has a special allure. This particular piece is small but perfectly formed – at once strong […]