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HOW TO - Make Butterfly Bobbins
Kristin at Craft Leftovers shows you how to wind butterfly bobbins for your weaving, knitting, or crochet! Plus you can use them for organizing your random bits in your yarn stash.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | 5:00 PM in Crochet, Knitting, Organization, Weaving, Yarn | Discuss (0)
Origami Skeleton
Patti @ MAKE writes: Look at this strange and cool origami skeleton by Marc Kirschenbaum - there are 10 pages of complicated, hand-drawn instructions to make this model!... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 11, 2008 12:15 PM in Halloween, Paper Crafts | Discuss (0)
States of Dresses by Robin Barcus Slonia
Erin of A Dress a Day points to the amazing dresses made by installation and performance artist Robin Barcus Slonia and her "States of Dresses", a site-specific, interactive "dress" sculpture in each of the fifty states in the USA.... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 11, 2008 06:00 AM in Arts, Fashion | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Seams to Me by Anna Maria Horner Sweepstakes
I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of Anna Maria Horner's new book, Seams to Me. Enter the "Sew Like a Pro" sweepstakes for your chance to win a SINGER® sewing machine, a signed copy of... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 10, 2008 10:00 PM in Bazaar, Contests | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Fried Banana Sandwich Tea Towel
Craftster user Elvissatx stitched up this cute embroidered tea towel featuring Elvis' favorite recipe: Fried Banana Sandwiches.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Oct 10, 2008 07:00 PM in Home and Garden, Needlearts | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
HOW TO - Halloween Ribbon Wreath
Whip Up points us to this great tutorial on The Long Thread, which explains how to make this spooky ribbon wreath for Halloween. You could easily reinterpret the idea for any occassion.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Oct 10, 2008 05:00 PM in Halloween | Discuss (1) | TrackBack
Dress with Electronic Flapping Butterflies
Alexander Reed made a dress with butterflies that flap to your heartbeat. He writes: The butterflies are attached with magnetic snaps, which also supplies power. These snaps are modular; a flapping, extending or even sound making module could be... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 10, 2008 04:00 PM in Fashion Tech | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Fashioning Technology Book Signing at Barnes and Noble in SF on Saturday, Oct 11
Syzui Pakchyan, author of Fashion Technology is having a book signing at the Barnes and Noble in Fisherman's Wharf (2550 Taylor St.) at Noon on Saturday, October 11. Syuzi will also have some of the projects from the book... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 10, 2008 03:15 PM in Events | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
HOW TO - Retro-Style Birdfeeder
Derek and Lauren on Design Sponge show you how to turn plates and paint into this fun, retro-style birdfeeder.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Oct 10, 2008 03:00 PM in Home and Garden | Discuss (1) | TrackBack
DIY workshop at CHI in Boston
CRAFT friend Leah Buechley writes in about an awesome opportunity: Daniela Rosner, Eric Paulos, Amanda Willams, and I will be holding a workshop called DIY for CHI (Computer-Human Interaction conference). The session will examine DIY communities & practices through... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 10, 2008 02:00 PM in Events | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
HOW TO - Halloween Wedding Cake Topper
Got a Halloween wedding or anniversary coming up? Try making one of these adorable vintage-inspired "Newly Webbed" cake toppers, as shown on Once Wed.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Oct 10, 2008 01:00 PM in Halloween, Weddings | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Craft Apple's Chemisette Handbag
Craft Apple has a great new sewing pattern available: The Chemisette Handbag. There's a plain version and a pleated version--both are wonderful. Get more info here.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Oct 10, 2008 12:00 PM in Patterns, Sewing | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Get Crafty at Maker Faire Austin - CRAFT Video Podcast
Maker Faire Austin is happening soon, the weekend of October 18-19 at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX. Find out all about the crafty activities in store for you and your family in this week's podcast. Download... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 10, 2008 11:00 AM in CRAFT Podcast, Events, Maker Faire, Video | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Hang with the BurdaStyle Gang at Maker Faire Austin
If you're a DIY fashionista and love to sew your own clothes, you're probably already very familiar with BurdaStyle. The gals from BurdaStyle are heading to Maker Faire next weekend, and will be around to answer questions, hand out... Read More
Posted by Rachel Hobson | Oct 10, 2008 10:00 AM in Maker Faire | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Blogs We Love: A Little Hut
Finishing of this week's "Blogs We Love" series from the Craft bloggers is my blog pick, A Little Hut by Patricia Zapata. Each time I go to her blog -- there's always something new that inspires me, from her... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 10, 2008 09:00 AM in General, Maker Faire, Reviews | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Popknits - Vintage Inspired Knitting Patterns
Check out the new vintage inspired knitting site Popknits with their debut issue. How adorable is this Buttercup cardigan pattern featuring an intarsia bow and tiny flowers? Yes, I'm definitely in love.... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 10, 2008 08:00 AM in Fashion, Knitting, Patterns | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Apple Crisp Recipe
There are two things that I know for sure: apple crisps are the most delicious desserts and fall is the best time for apples. Shutterbean shared her apple crisp recipe and I can barely wait to make it.... Read More
Posted by Michelle Kempner | Oct 10, 2008 07:00 AM in 101, Food | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Photographer Magdalena Bors
Australian photographer Magdalena Bors creates magical and scenic vistas in her home with household items and then captures them in photos. via Drawn! Related Photoshelter: Magdalena Bors Constructs an Image... Read More
Posted by Michelle Kempner | Oct 10, 2008 06:00 AM in Arts, Home and Garden | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
DC Threads Sewing Lounge in Washington DC this Saturday, Oct 11
Launching this Saturday in Washington DC, is the DC Threads Sewing Lounge. This free program will be held on the second Saturday of each month at the North Michigan Recreation Center (1333 Emerson St, NE, Washington, DC 20017) from... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 10, 2008 01:00 AM in Events | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
