Odin was a powerful god in Norse mythology. He governed the realms of wisdom, cunning, sorcery, and death. Just like Zeus, Odin had the power to transform himself into various creatures, which enabled him to wander about the earth undetected. Interestingly enough, both gods often chose bird forms, as disguises – perhaps to make a […]
The first stitch I posted a picture for was the Cloisters. I really just looked at the stitch and admired how it resembled the arch of a cloister. Here is the stitch again. I have since then done some research on cloisters to add a little more meaning to the stitch. Cloisters are essentially covered
I had said earlier that I was having trouble finding an example of the Inverted Gull stitch in life. OK, I know that I’m a little “mad” and I realize that knitting should maybe just be knitting – interesting stitches etc. It really doesn’t need to be part of any grander scheme; but I can’t
I had said earlier that I was having trouble finding an example of the Inverted Gull stitch in life. OK, I know that I’m a little “mad” and I realize that knitting should maybe just be knitting – interesting stitches etc. It really doesn’t need to be part of any grander scheme; but I can’t
Sunday night we went to the parkette to the west of the flatiron building near St. Lawrence Market. There we came across a lovely pianist, who was very welcoming. She introduced herself to her “come by chance” audience; sat for pictures or videos and happily explained how, although she had studied music, she just made up
Sunday night we went to the parkette to the west of the flatiron building near St. Lawrence Market. There we came across a lovely pianist, who was very welcoming. She introduced herself to her “come by chance” audience; sat for pictures or videos and happily explained how, although she had studied music, she just made up
We went down to Sugar Beach last night to check out the street piano that was there. Fortunately we were able to avoid the $10.00 parking fee because we found on street parking – almost unheard of on the waterfront. At first my husband thought that the parking was $20.00 – but that was for
We went down to Sugar Beach last night to check out the street piano that was there. Fortunately we were able to avoid the $10.00 parking fee because we found on street parking – almost unheard of on the waterfront. At first my husband thought that the parking was $20.00 – but that was for
I will get back to the Found Poetry of Knitting Stitches shortly. I just need a few more pictures. The Inverted Gull Stitch, for example, is posing a bit of a problem – not to mention Odin’s eagles. I will also do an update on my daily challenges – just have to catch up on
I couldn’t resist going out to see the launch of these fantastic pianos that will be scattered around Toronto until the end of July. The event is a lead up to the Pan-Am Games in 2015. The promoters gathered together 49 used pianos and had artists who were born in the countries that are participating
