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 Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Feb 16, 2017 | Quilting, Work In Progress
This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole Weekly Work in Progress For this week’s work in progress, I have chosen a quilt called Holly Lane, from The Quilt Company. I have had this one packed away for some time. I took it out to cut and complete for...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Feb 12, 2017 | Inspiration
This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole When you are trying to learn a new habit, or replace an old one, evidence shows us that it takes a minimum of 21 days of consecutive practice. As a former language and music teacher, I know it is more effective to...
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 7, 2017 | Inspiration, Quilting, Resources
This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole Last Tuesday, Stephen presented some favourite online woodworking resources in his post Tech Tuesday: That Internet Thing. This week, I’ll continue the discussion with a few sites to inspire you in your work in...
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 | Feb 2, 2017 | Repurposing, Sustainability, Work In Progress
This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole This week, I am finishing up a lap quilt made with mainly reclaimed materials. I have been saving discarded jeans and other clothes for some time specifically for a project like this one. It is a perfect...
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...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 26, 2017 | Tools and Equipment, Woodworking, Work In Progress
This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole While preparing my recent post on Taming Your Stash, I decided I should follow my own advice and do a review of projects that I have in various stages of completion. That inventory includes several small tables. ...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 24, 2017 | Technology in Art, Tools and Equipment
Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons. Yesterday, we took possession of our very first laser cutting/engraving machine. It’s the A5 5500mw Mini Laser Engraver from GearBest (China) and I am eagerly looking forward to finishing its assembly and taking...
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