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This was a fun pair of pants to make, that will replace my current pair at the end of the month. The Indigo Invitational was a good time this year and but I'm looking forward to getting into something new.

For this pair I decided to give some decorative fashion stitching a try. My recently inhereted Singer 306K has pattern cams that allow the zigzag function to produce running embroidery. It took a bit of experimenting but the results are more than pleasing. The thread is glow in the dark for that extra little detail and interest.

The other major change was translating the back yoke seam up 1" to better position the shaping over my butt. This also allowed the front pocket to line up with the yoke for a nice visual line when viewed from the side.

Some smaller details were extending the front fly another inch and adding one more button to better distribute the tension. The fly also features some new reinforcement stitching that spreads the forces back into the warp rather than along the bias, to reduce deformation of the placket.

Other major details are:

- 16oz Sulphur x Reactive Black Denim from KS Denim Mill

- B92 UV bonded polyester thread

- A crotch rivet

- Hidden cardholder pocket

- Thigh pockets

- Integrated bagless front pockets

- 9 loops with an integrated key hanging loop

- Crotch Gusset

This was sewn on my Singer 306K and Sailrite Fabricator in my studio at home. The pattern and design were all done by me.

I decided it was time to make myself another pair of workpants with the Indigo Invitational soon coming to a close.

I used 16oz Sulphur x Reactive Black Denim from KS Denim Mill, which uses extra long staple cotton and a uniquely dense weave. The fabric is luxurious and soft to the touch but lasts 30% longer than typical short staple denim.

The few changes I made to the design involved redrafting the yoke and back panel to move the seam up an inch, and lowered the front pocket edge to line up with that seam. It's a small change but it makes for a nice visual continuation when viewed from the side.

Between making my last pair and these, I inherited my Grandma's singer 306K which happens to have Fashion Stitch Disc Cams. These allow the zigzag function to stitch decorative patterns and add embellishment. After a bit of practice I decided to add a bit of it to the horizontal seams on this pair. The thread is glow in the dark and has an orange glow.

Features that did stay were:

- a crotch gusset

- thigh pockets

- bagless front pockets

- hidden top button

- a key loop

- crotch rivet

- butt darts

- sweetheart yoke

- 9 belt loops

The pants fit tight right now but they will relax eventually once I have a chance to break them in.

My Impulsor is named "The Cow" so I decided to paint it up like one. The specific breed is Nelore Pintado, which features vertical splotches of varying sizes.

I still have to paint the details but the main camo work is done.

This is a lite version of my Pitcher Pack that a lot of people were asking for. It removes a lot of the extra pockets that most players do not need to save time, material, and cost. The pack still retains the water bottle holders, sturdy tie down/clipping points, removable straps, and 18 disc capacity.

This is also a great option for anyone looking to haul 12 discs and still have space for their jacket, snacks and beverages in the middle of the pack.

It's made from 13.5 oz waxed canvas and now features a 1200D Cordura bottom panel for added durability. The seams are sewn with B92 UV bonded polyester along with heavy duty polyester webbing to resist degradation in the sun. The weight comes in at 1lb 15oz or 875g, which is super light for a backpack.

The packs are designed, patterened, and sewn by me in my fabric studio. All work is guaranteed for life, and I will repair or rebuild damaged bags should they need it. Custom and made to order options are also available for a small mark up.

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The packs are named after the carnivorous Pitcher Plant which features a similar shaped leaf lid to shed rainwater.

After a hard month while dealing with health issues I am happy to announce that I have my first three bags in Sapphire and Charcoal completed and up for sale. This took much longer than expected but I'm on the mend and improving.

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The packs hold 18-20 discs, eight in the side pockets, four in the interior pockets, and six to eight placed in the middle. If you wish to carry more discs for field work or travel, there's the option to stack up to 22 discs like pancakes in the center, and 6 more in the outer pockets.

The design also accommodates two large waterbottles, chalk bags, range finders, wallets, keys, disc retrievers, flashlights, score cards, pens/pencils, mini discs, and more. There's four clip points at the rear of the bag for carabiners, and lashing the pack to a cart.

They're made from durable 13 oz waxed canvas and use heavy duty polyester strapping and thread. The padding is neoprene foam for longevity and much needed wax/oil resistance.

For this run, I took the time to refine more of the features and added the option to remove or replace the straps. As I make more I will seek to improve as much as I can with feedback and my own testing. I cannot thank the disc golf community enough for their helpful suggestions while I was developing this backpack.

More colours and options will be available soon.

Happy disc golfing!

I picked these up on a Fraser River gravel bar in Chilliwack, BC.

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Mohs 7-8, totally opaque with pale green swirls on a black-green background, appears to be metamorphic. Leaves a pale green mineral streak. non-magnetic. Hard glassy sound, very dense, very tough/resistant to fracture. River polishes to low gloss.

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They seem too hard for sepentine, yet isn't translucent like jade, even when thinned out. The darker of the two stones could be Aphantic Basalt?

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Any ideas would be helpful.

It feels like I'm wearing nothing at all!

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Shut up sexy Callidus!

These were started in 2018 and have been thriving ever since. I used large stainless steel bowls and wedged in western red cedar batons to create "logs" for the plants to grow in. Between the sticks I rammed in peat moss and capped it off with fresh live sphagnum moss. The bowls are always kept topped off with water.

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Once established I sprinkled in seeds and waited a very long time before the tiniest of plants showed up. And now when they flower each year I sprinkle more seeds down.

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The trees are incredibly stunted in growth, growing little more than an inch or two a year. There's zero added nutrients except for the rotting needles, rotting wood, and flying insects that meet a sticky demise.

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The moss protects the sundews in winter and the sundews shade the moss in summer. The sundew seeds sprout easily in the moist/humid moss and find water through the gaps in the wood.

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All I do is add water to the bowls and pick out the occasional weed that starts to sprout.

Here's the final version of my disc golf back pack, made from 13 oz waxed canvas. This design project has been a long one over the last month and a bit, but it has evolved into something worthy of that effort. Three prototypes, lots of helpful feedback and testing, produced numerous changes and improvements. I am proud of this bag and feel like it's ready to put into other people's hands.

It's been upgraded from a 16 disc capacity to now hold 22 in play mode, or a staggering 30 discs when stacked for field work. This was accomplished by widening the front of the pack by 2 inches, increasing the storage volume by 30%. 4-6 Putters can now sit in the middle for easy access, which has greatly improved the flow of play.

To make room inside, the disc retriever/flashlight spot was duplicated and moved to the side of the water bottle holders. Both holders were also fully redesigned to improve durability and hold up to 32oz vacuum bottles.

Much of the rest of the pack is the same as previous versions, with dedicated pockets for most of what you need on the course:

• mini discs pocket under the handle

• double upper pockets for wallets, keys, and trinkets

• pen and pencils up front

• a phone holder built into the lid

• utility pockets for range finders, chalk bags, and sunscreen

Lastly the bag features 4 sturdy clip points to attach accessories or lash the bag to a cart. Padding is provided by neoprene closed cell foam that resists moisture and has a soft but firm feel.

Total dry weight for the bag is 2lb 3oz or 1kg, which is ultra light for a back pack.

In the coming week(s) I will have a small number of these bags ready for purchase on my website in Garnet Red and Sapphire Blue. The price will be similar to other premium bags of this capacity on the market. I am a one person studio trying to make my first real product, so I ask to please be patient and understanding.

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Why they've decided to showcase models they no longer sell in a new edition is beyond me? Unless these are old photos from when they were first launched.