For a downloadable PDF of the Massive Sewing Tool Gift Guide visit our Patreon These are just my little favourites that I’ve discovered in the last year or two. Now they are staples in my workshop and I wouldn’t go back! They make perfect gifts for the sewist in your life all year long but … More 10 Excellent Stocking Stuffers for Sewists in 2023
This post was originally published to our Patreon This past weekend, I had the pleasure of returning to TusCon for its 50th year. TusCon is one of those old style, fan-run conventions. There’s an intimate scale to the event that really nurtures a sense of community and connection. Guests, panelists, and attendees are able to … More Classic Convention Chat: TusCon 50 Review
The Spooky Season is Here! My darling sparkle glitter unicorns! It’s time for more Spooky Season Tea Time Nonsense tonight at 6:30 PM pacific. The Grand Arbiter and I host our weekly virtual live tea party with our decidedly cheeky flavour every Friday live on Facebook! This evening, we have a special Patrons’ Corner topic … More Friday Virtual Live Tea Party
The Strangely Beautiful Tales of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber Our August book club read is the gothic and lyrical, “Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker,” book one of the Strangely Beautiful series by Leanna Renee Hieber. (This collection combines the first two books. We are only reading book one.) A happy … More August Virtual Book Club
June 16th – 18th, Cincinnati, Ohio My dear friends! The Grand Arbiter and I are off for adventures at the wonderful International Steampunk Symposium. (Tickets are still available although the discounted room block is not.) Our dearest Eve Riot is joining us for the weekend as is our beloved friend, Captain Azar. I hope that … More Askew Adventures at the International Steampunk Symposium
A Marvelous Light by Freya Markse Sunday, June 25th, at 4:30 pm Pacific/7:30 pm Eastern Our June book club read is the charming A Marvelous Light, by Freya Marske. An engaging tale of mystery and romance in an alternative Edwardian England, this novel is sure to keep fans of comedies of manners glued to the … More June Virtual Book Club
“Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess” by Phil and Kaja Foglio Sunday, April 16th, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) Time Our April book club read is the delightful and enthralling “Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess,” by two absolute luminaries of steampunk, Phil and Kaja Foglio! We are so happy to welcome the Foglios as … More April Virtual Book Club
A Fundraising Adventure As out and proud queer time travelers, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter know we can always count on our incredible Temporal Entourage CommuniTea to support art and kindness, and right now, we are calling upon you to help us support, celebrate, and illuminate our Trans friends and family and the incredible … More The TEArific Drag Challenge
Our First Annual Temporal Entourage CommuniTea Awards Join us January 20th 630 pm PST (Seattle)/730 pm MST (Tucson) for the first (not the last) award ceremony and first (of 2023) Cog Match Game with our hosts Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter.Join them and a host of other delightful creature cameos as we recognize the … More The Tippy Golden Teacup Awards
Andújar: The Robot Gentleman of San Juan by Carolina Cardona Our first book club read of 2023 is the engrossing, “Andújar: The Robot Gentleman of San Juan” by Carolina Cardona. Full of gripping adventure, poignancy, and fantastical science, this novel is certain to be a page turner! A happy reminder that you do not have … More January Virtual Book Club
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