Agree with that. Now is not the time to pick a fight with China. I was surprised that Carney picked China here. The much bigger threat is the USA. We don’t have to be best friends with China but I think to have a strategic trade partnership is crucial right now to eliminate ties with USA as much as possible.
I’ll add to that. Their sister brand is Reitmans and they have what I was looking for for a while: cotton leggings with pockets! Quite pricey but it seems like they offer 40% off every few weeks. I also saw some viscose camis and tops while on store. I’ll have to check out more of their basics.
Just to underline my view: https://mstdn.ca/@CAWguy/114392736820913755
Comes at a good time. Before people think he is backing off. I hope all the Buy Canadian and Elbows Up people understand that voting for PP goes right against the movement.
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They don’t do it to save “us” money.
You are right. I also feel like Carney is now the adult in the room. With the economic and other threats from USA he seems the strongest one to counter and that’s what we need. At least I hope he is the force he seems to be.
A small farmer in a blue state who voted red!
I would take Hawaii over Alaska. We got snow ourselves.
I am enviously looking over the border. Would you share Eby? 😉
Interesting. Thanks for that. I hope we can preserve the individual wants and needs of provinces and territories but also unite as Canadians.
What we (Alberta) need to do is separate from Danielle Smith. I wish she would just move to Florida to be with her buddy.
I am not from Quebec and would like to hear from Quebecois actually how they feel. What I see and hear is that the Quebecois are very concerned about the threat from the USA as well and actually moved closer to the rest of Canada recently. The Bloc seemed to have missed the current situation and interests of their people completely here. Or am I completely wrong here?
Purely Great, Green beaver for deodorants. Shampoo and conditioner also Green beaver or Attitude. Same two for body wash. Face wash? Like a cleanser? I went with Nivea (German) but above companies possibly have some too.
Withings? It’s French.
Another one is moving back to NB! Let’s bring them all home.
That’s how it’s done!
Thanks. At least this one is alcohol free. Maybe I pick some up to try out. I still have some Thayers so should be easy to compare.
Thayers Witch hazel facial toner. I have seen a couple of Canadian products but not with the same/similar ingredients.
Unique Appliances and Danby have dishwasher. Also several European brands like Electrolux and Miele.
Exactly! My preferred way to go.

Corner technique question


I am having an idea for a bag and I believe I have seen this technique somewhere before. I just have no idea what it’s called and hence have a hard time finding a video or instructions.
Essentially I want a round corner the comes out a bit and then the gusset over the two sides. I believe I have seen an approach where you cut a side piece with rounded corners and then cut perpendicular into the middle of the corner. Then sew that cut and turn over. The corner sticks out essentially and the side is then attached to a long piece that runs from one side around as bottom and up on the other side.
I am not sure if I am explaining this well enough to ID. I will try to find a pic.

Canadian greeting cards
I just posted on Mastodon about these greeting cards and figured I post here as well. Beautiful handmade cards from Chilliwack BC. I just got my first order and I am very happy. Go check them out!

I am running out of things to cancel and not buy
Didn’t have many subscriptions (all US are cancelled) and was mostly eating Canadian food already. Swapping now what else is left … what now? I am so mad at the USA I need something else to take my anger out on.

Canadian appliances
I just found this community on Lemmy! Yay! I have been posting a bunch of #BuyCanadian on Mastodon so far. I’ll start posting here as well.
Here is one of my previous posts that I think isn’t discussed much yet. Canadian appliances are a thing. Danby and Salton have small kitchen appliances but there is at least also this:
I am really intrigued by this Canadian appliance brand. I heard Costco sells them too. Does anybody have one of their ranges or fridges? https://uniqueappliances.com/collections/

Amazing new Jamie-Ray HIIT
So much fun. Such a good burn. He is truly the best entertRainer! link to workout

Canadians - heads up!
Fiebings Pro dye and Barge won’t be sold in Canada any longer. Law change starting 2024 banning both products in Canada because of VOCs.

What’s your August challenge?
Comment with your challenges!

Software for pattern design
If you like to design your own patterns check out Affinity Designer. Blows my mind!
Quick to learn how to draw patterns, easy to resize and so so much more.
Here is a great example from today: I tried to figure out how to get the length of the one side of an odd shaped part of my pattern. I know the measuring tool in Affinity but it seemed to only do straight lines, distance between objects or area.
Quick search and I learned I can break the curve points and then it shows me the length of the different sides and the area 🤯
Extremely handy especially when working with zippers in a certain size.
I also can export as svg or pdf. Print and cut your patterns (pdf) or if you have a Cricut or Silhouette (svg), cut the patterns with that! Or even the leather if not too thick.
I am considering selling some patterns in the future and I can even toss in the afdesign file for people so they can adjust what they want.
Affinity Designer btw is super affordable especially compared to A
Do I see all comments?
I am moderating this sub and it shows 4 comments. I only see 3?! https://lemmy.ca/post/1528939 Does anybody else see 4? I am a bit concerned if there are 4 and I can see only 3 (2 are mine). As a moderator that would be no good.

Repairs
I recently watched this video by Corter and it was a bit of an aha moment.
Whether it’s repair, changing the thread colour or in my case fixing some mistakes … I love how leather products can be opened up and redone. Not everything of course but the stitch line is fairly simple to revamp, billets are quickly replaced and even edges can be re-burnished.
I love the 2nd bag that I ever made a lot but it was my second bag. I had missed a whole and one corner was therefore off, I attached the buckle upside down (it works but looks off) and a seam was opening up. Burnished edges weren’t good yet.
So I sat down today and fixed it all. It was easier than I thought and it’s a nice upgrade! I wish I had taken before and after pics.
Data request vs deleted posts/comments
I had deleted all my content before the subs went dark. Some (very few) came back and I deleted again. But for a couple of weeks now my account is clear of all content. I decided to request my data from Reddit to see what they would send. They sent me my whole (deleted!) content. Like every comment and post ever submitted to the site. Is there anyway to request them to delete?!
Version 1 (Mac) and iPad app would that work?
I am still on version 1 but I want to add the iPad app. Are the files compatible or will I run into the version issue?! They have a sale on right now so I am looking at $125 (universal upgrade) vs iPad only ($18). It’s a huge difference. I don’t need the full suite of software really just the designer.
Old Mac mini as NAS server
I am looking for a good tutorial that explains how I can turn my older Mac mini into a NAS. I need something that’s easy to understand -ELI5 kind of style please. Long time Apple user but that seems daunting. Any ideas where to find some info?!

Supplier list
Hi everybody,
I thought I would start a pinned thread to list suppliers here. Feel free to comment your favourites please. Incl. country, and what you like buying there and I’ll start adding here.
USA
Rocky Mountain Leather Supply (ships internationally as well) https://www.rmleathersupply.com/
Weaver Leather Supply (ships internationally as well) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/ The Ohio Travel Bag https://ohiotravelbag.com/
The Leather Guy https://theleatherguy.org/
Hide House https://www.hidehouse.com/
Springfield Leather https://www.springfieldleather.com/
Brettuns Village https://brettunsvillage.com/
Zack White https://www.zackwhite.com/
Buckle Guy https://www.buckleguy.com/ Hardware
Canada
OA Leather Supply (ships internationally as well) https://www.oaleathersupply.com/
Buckskin Leather http://buckskinleather.com/
Lonsdale Leather https://lonsdaleleather.com/
Hand & Sew https://leathertools.ca/
Zipperloft (also ships to t

My lettuce is spectacular this year 😻


Winter density (green) and Forellenschluss (red speckled). Both are romaine.


What’s your July challenge?
Let us know in the comments.

New travel collection
This is great! Apple added a collection of (existing) workouts for travelling. Here is the link. Three different sections:
-No equipment, small space
-Use the hotel gym
-Stretch and Destress anywhere
Nice one!

New book
I got Fashionary’s Bag Design 😱 It’s amazing!!!


International Day of Yoga
It’s on June 21st. You can get a special award for at least 10 minutes of yoga.
And I hear that there is a special (fun) yoga workout with Jonelle coming out tomorrow.