Despite being an early adopter of the Palm Pilot (remember those?!) in the mid-90s, I have since lagged behind on mobile and PDA technology. My phone is very basic and an iPad was not on my radar until the Laundry King presented me with one as a combined birthday and anniversary present. Wow, what a […]
Gadgets & Notions
New Toys, New Habits?Decisions Decisions
Every two or three years, I contemplate buying a new sewing machine. In the past this has entailed visiting various sewing machine suppliers with my samples and check lists and trying out the features that are important to me. Then I typically return home to my circa 2001 Bernina 150QE with a long exhale and […]
Time & the Maiden
As the sun sets on 2011, it is natural to reflect on the year that has passed and to set intention for the year to come. Perhaps you too will draw inspiration from this redwood sculpture that adorns the cupola of the Mendocino Savings Bank/Masonic Hall. Its exact symbolic meaning is shrouded in Masonic secrecy, […]
Clamped
My US sojourn has taken me to many hardware stores, usually for some widget or gadget for the Laundry King to carry out chores at his sister’s place. However, I have not emerged empty-handed. In Mendocino, I found this pack of 22 micro-clamps for the bargain price of $7.99. They will be perfect to add […]
My iPad Test
Today, just 24 hours after placing my order with Apple store, I took delivery of an iPad camera connection kit which enables me to easily upload photos from my camera to my iPad. This is a test photo and a test post using the WordPress iPad app. All part of getting ready for Houston. PS:Leave […]
Marble Sculpture
It is much faster working with rubber bands as shibori ties rather than threads or strings. You can create interesting sculptures too. Do you have a favourite shibori tool or gadget? PS: Today is the last day for you to leave a leave a comment on my Masters Art Quilts Giveaway Post (or over on […]