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Ottawa's loveliest fabric and knitting shop, Fabrications, offers many classes for many interests. This spring, I'm teaching TWO interesting workshops: 1) Repair & Restore May 17 When your beloved handmade items have seen better days, it's time to mend them, not throw them out! Learn how to give those moth-loved sweaters, and torn knees new life with visible mending. 2) Learn to Upcycle June 24 Open to all who are interested in lightening their footprint and extending the life of once-loved clothing items. Transform a neglected item) into another, one-of-a-kind, and often more valuable, treasured item by repairing or altering, or both. Return meaning to your favourite pieces. If you're in the region, give them a call to book your class at...

When an ice storms visit the frozen paradise will reveal itself --if you look close enough.

One year, Mom and I drove down to Guelph for Christmas. My second eldest sister, Diana, was a mother-hen of sorts at her university residence and had managed to have a suite and access to the empty buildings over the holidays. That year, many people visited to celebrate. Being the youngest, I had very little in common with the others. And after attempts at inclusion, I chose to exclude myself. I nabbed all the “Champagne of Ginger Ales,” found a common area with a couch and television (which displayed endless channels of white noise) and proceeded to do what I enjoyed. On road trips, I always pack scissors, needles, and thread.  I’m glad I did this time! In solitude, I...