Year: 2007

Amy Butler Sew Inspiring Contest

We’re excited to bring you a new contest for 2008! Chronicle Books and CRAFT Magazine are bringing you a contest for all you Amy Butler fans and sewers around the US world! For a two-month period crafters can submit pictures of their own Amy Butler inspired bag online to the flickr group called ‘Amy Butler […]

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O Rly owl scarf

I finally finished my last unfinished knitting project, this scarf with two O Rly owls on it. It’s for my friend Justin, who asked for it special. One end says “O Rly?” and other other, “Ya Rly.” I made a pattern you can download, as well, if you want to make it. – Link.

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O Rly Scarf

I finally finished my last unfinished knitting project, this scarf with two O Rly owls on it. It’s for my friend Justin, who asked for it special. One end says “O Rly?” and other other, “Ya Rly.” Because I hate the way carried-yarn patterns have a front and back, I tried to weave the carried […]

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Tube amp rebuild

I love old tube guitar amps. I wish I’d never gotten ride of mine. Here’s a rebuild and mod of 1961 Kay 503A instrument amp. Tube Amp Rebuild (and Mod) – Link

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Fresh Ginger Tips

I’ve been going through freshly grated ginger like crazy, what with all the holiday baking and cooking I’ve been doing. Steamy Kitchen offers some great tips on working with fresh ginger, including this clever method of freezing grated ginger into an easily snap-able tube shape. [via] Link.

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