by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Apr 18, 2017 | Technology in Art, Tools and Equipment, Woodworking
This weekend when we were puttering in the shop, Stephen and I chatted about some ongoing projects. It is a rare occasion that we are both in the woodshop at the same time because of the size and layout, combined with the fact that about 1/3 of our area is currently...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Feb 21, 2017 | Quilting, Sewing, Technology in Art, Woodworking
This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole Here it is time for another tech Tuesday piece so I have been considering what I wanted to cover. This has got me thinking about how I use technology tools in my work, and about how these various tools influence my...
by Stephen Parsons | Feb 20, 2017 | Turning, Woodworking, Work In Progress
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons. I have long been fascinated by the life and work of Leonardo Davinci. So, when my wife and I traveled to Italy in 2015, we sought out opportunities to explore historic sites that were connected to the maestro. This...
by Stephen Parsons | Feb 9, 2017 | Inspiration, Materials, Turning, Woodworking, Work In Progress
Today’s post was written by Stephen Parsons. Warren Ervine may not look like a legend, but thirty years ago, he did something extraordinary – something that only a few Canadians will ever do. Warren ran a leg of the Olympic Torch relay for the Winter...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Feb 4, 2017 | Materials, Sustainability, Woodworking
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons As a kid, my first impressions of wood were those concerning its utility. Wood was for whittlin’, buildin’, and burnin’ and I knew certain woods were better at those things than others. As I got a...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 31, 2017 | Inspiration, Marketing, Technology in Art, Woodworking
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons The staff at my office think that either I am becoming totally antisocial or have a secret affair going on. While they are gathering in the lunch room to share their sandwiches and a little office gossip, I heat up my...
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