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Slipcovered Head Rest for Schleicher ASW 20BL Glider

mcgrewsadmin · March 8, 2025 ·

If it ‘aint broke, don’t fix it. Slipcover it.

New custom slipcover for a head rest in a Schleicher ASW 20BL glider. Owned by Dan (you’ll really enjoy his YouTube videos:).

Nice, new neoprene cover laces closed on its underside.
Grommets and lacing work much better than a zipper, (yes, already tried it).
A zipper wouldn’t allow enough stretch to put this on and take it off.
It’s cool, moisture-wicking, stretchy and washable.
The only way to fly.

Read the basics about this fantastic German-made glider here…

More specific data and statistics about the ASW 20BL Glider here…

The original upholstered head rest had some wear-and-tear. My dad, Stan McGrew, performed some baseball stitching repairs a few years ago. The head rest is still very structurally sound and in good shape.

Repairs on the original leather upholstery: the baseball stitching keeps these split seams together. The head rest is still holding up well, so we are gonna slipcover it!
Glider season starts here on or about April 1st here! Coming soon!

Info and details about the Morgan County International Airport here- – haha!

Highland Cabinetry Commercial

mcgrewsadmin · July 30, 2024 ·

Nonstop laughter with Chamber Media producers, cast and crew during this shoot.
2024 Costume design inspired by Monty Python and the Holy Grail for this Highland Cabinetry commercial.

Very silly costume design here, created especially for this Highland Cabinetry commercial by Chamber Media.

Chain mail, safety vests, customized tabards and especially enjoy the 2 x 4s used to create the galloping horse sounds. Big shout out to production designer Dan Haskell for his clever set pieces, props and effects.

Shout out, too, to Tyler Brown, Danny Huntington and Mike Brown and their crew for the exciting catapult (or, rather, trebuchet) that they brought to set. Completely cool and fascinating.

We all laughed as we awaited their arrival on set, hearing that their giant historic machine on its enormous trailer got stuck on Interstate I-15, caught in rush hour traffic on the way down from Logan, UT. Just imagine being an average commuter and seeing that sort of thing next to you on the highway! Read more about them and their organization here.

Our shoot on location at Evermore in Pleasant Grove was possibly some of the last action that this theme park saw in its lifetime. Rest in peace, Evermore.

Do you like our Black Knight here? It was super fun creating this costume as well as his ‘stump’, then rigging the actor’s arm down and working with Dan, who not only engineered the blood pump but also built our Knight’s helmet on super short notice. The Black Knight’s severed arm squirts just like a Japanese warrior’s. I was killing time on Reddit once and crossed paths with this explanation for the copious amounts of blood typical in many Samurai and even contemporary Japanese films:). Hilarious. Betting that those funny Monty Python guys were very well versed in this genre.

As always, thank you Chamber Media, writer Matt Mattson and the entire cast (who are amazing at improv comedy) for making us all laugh so hard; something we all need more of in life!

KING ARTHUR John Donovan Wilson
SQUIRE Matt Mattson
SIR LANCELOT Jasen Wade
MDF MAN Danny James
BLACK KNIGHT Adam Broud

Custom Viking Santa

mcgrewsadmin · December 17, 2023 ·

2023

Rich burgundy and forest green velveteen meet up with yards of luxurious faux fur in Mike B’s new custom Viking Santa ensemble.

You can request and book Mike here by sending advance details about your event, location and audience. He arrives with treats, stories about Viking values and mythology, plus a personality as big and sweet as all holidays packed into one!

Big thank you to Emily Pearl Photography for these stunning portraits:)

Enthusiasts of all things Vikings plus Runes and Rune Readings should check out the work of the astonishingly insightful and accurate Hraefn Wulfson for added magic in your personal life as well as at your festive gatherings.

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Informal debut of Mike B in his new custom Viking Santa costume, with Jen McGrew and friends at a small soiree hosted by Artist and Rune Oracle Hraefn Wulfson

Viking Santa custom costume ready to roll out of McGrew Studios
Viking Santa custom costume ready to roll out of McGrew Studios
Viking Santa custom costume ready to roll out of McGrew Studios
Viking Santa custom costume ready to roll out of McGrew Studios

CUSTOM ‘CANNA-CLAUS’ SANTA SUIT

mcgrewsadmin · November 5, 2023 ·

THIS is how we know cannabis and capitalism have compatibly merged.

Custom Santa Suit order by an ever-so-cool client, 2022.



The print fabric here is Spoonflower’s Marijuana Mix Marble (R) Fabric by camomoto. The coat’s solid green is a panne velvet (a semi textured crushed velour fabric). Trimming in a luscious red fake fur shakes up expectations and complements the print’s Red Hair Sensimilla design. Underscoring the entire message (as if that’s even needed) are custom resin buttons with marijuana leaves plus a vintage marijuana leaf belt buckle!

Unusual, fun, and unmistakable, whether you call him Marijuana Santa, Canna Santa or Father Cannabis, he’s the season’s favorite gift-bringer.

Wait ’til you see what’s in his goodie bag!

Custom GRIZZLY coat

mcgrewsadmin · April 29, 2023 ·

January 2023

New custom coat made especially for our awesome friend, Rob, a true Viking.



This new coat is in gorgeous, long-haired black faux grizzly fur. It’s custom tailored with an oversized hood, designer lining fabric, two deep, reinforced side pockets and two welt-style interior breast pockets. Strips of black buffalo leather flank the big gauge, center front zipper, preventing fur from being caught in it when zipping up or down!
Skol!

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