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Needling at patriotism and protest

Needling at patriotism and protest

The American penchant for patriotic treats is impressive, from jelly shots to meat trays. (Instagram collage) We all sort of forgot about celebrating Canada Day last weekend, up north, on a farm. No fireworks, no flags, no impressive array of themed party foods in the...
Stitching a story of a final send-off

Stitching a story of a final send-off

This one’s for my brother, on his second memorial Father’s Day.​I started the artwork just after returning from his ashes-scattering ceremony on one of the Gulf Islands, as he requested in the few weeks before his death. I had suggested a flotilla led by his...
Faith is key when you’re cutting up family heirlooms

Faith is key when you’re cutting up family heirlooms

Is it easy to cut up hand-embroidered linen tablecloths, runners, pillowcases?It is not. As an adequate hand-stitcher I understand the skill, labour, time and patience that goes into each linen. I understand the desire to cherish these vintage domestic-craft objects...
Circular thinking can be a flow state too

Circular thinking can be a flow state too

I opened up my studio yesterday to the public to get some general feedback on a new series of paintings. Because even though I’m compelled to keep working on it and even though I’m enjoying a growing proficiency in this mash-up of stitching and painting I’m having...
work-in-progress ‘Unbridled’ stitches up pain and pleasure

work-in-progress ‘Unbridled’ stitches up pain and pleasure

Exploring tattoo tropes (Carlyn Yandle photo) Thirty years ago this month I floated down the aisle in a pearly silk dress. Recently I pulled this relic out of deep storage to give it new life.It is a ballerina-length A-line number, a fitted silhouette of crisp,...