Showing posts with label rainbow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rainbow. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Poppyprint on CBC!

Imagine my surprise when I received an email from an associate producer of North by Northwest, then early morning weekend show on CBC radio 1 in British Columbia. For those of you reading from outside Canada, CBC is our national broadcaster, both on radio and TV. There are province-specific shows to cover local flavour, weather and events on weekends. Host Cheryl MacKay is running a series on artist/creative types who are living a professional life very different from the one they initially planned. If you've been following me for any length of time, you've probably seen my tiny profile over there on the left that identifies me as a former geologist.

If you are interested in learning more, check out the short interview by podcast. You can click on the Sunday, December 10 episode here,  then click on the right arrow of the actual podcast until you get to about 1:45 into the show where my story begins.



The conversation with producer Samantha took place in my sewing room (which I hastily cleared out in advance of her visit so that there was actually enough room for both of us to stand in there together). Feedback from friends is consistent: everyone is very surprised that I sew in such a tiny space. It's true! 8' x 9' of inspiration with a beautiful south-facing view. For more fully annotated photos of my sewing room and storage, check out this blogpost I did for Sew Sisters several years ago (when the room was still very neat and tidy!).

This experience was great on several fronts. First, it was a sweet friend who suggested me for the series and secondly several old friends and colleagues have reached out and contacted me after catching the interview. It's fun to see who the CBC diehards are! I was very happy that they kept in the information I shared on upcoming quilting events in Vancouver and finally, I might even score a teaching gig as a result, which is wonderful.

Christmas gift production and prep for my girl returning for the holidays and her brother departing back to university after the holidays are in full swing. It's a busy time here! I hope you are enjoying the season with family and friends.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Laughing their way 'Round the Rainbow


Don't these quilters look like they have had the BEST afternoon retreat EVER making Rainbow 'Round the Cabin quilt tops? See the other half of the retreat gang with their low volume versions on the Martingale stop of the Make It, Take It blog tour. Leave a comment with a memorable retreat story of your own (on their blogpost, not here) and win a copy of my book!  


Bright Make It, Take It quilts

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Naturally Occurring?

When I was a kid, I was acutely aware that money didn't grow on trees. My parents made that very clear.

No one ever said anything about gum balls, though.

Bubblegum tree by Poppyprint

A girl can always dream. I think this tree has sprouted a few jaw-breakers, too.

Bubblegum tree by Poppyprint

It's been so long since I chomped down on a real gum ball. I think I know what I'm going to buy with my penny candy money today.