When two machines running Skype need to communicate directly, but are both behind a NAT firewall, there’s a clever trick that’s employed to start a communication channel. It works like this: First, both machines open a connection to a non-firewalled server. The server takes note of the source port (which may have been altered by […]
The latest issue of LAB is out with their issue 01! If you haven’t check it out yet, LAB is a cool online magazine that covers the latest in art, design,and crafts. This issue covers articles on folk typography, wrecking journals with kerri smith, an interview with yours truly, plus lots more. Read it all […]
I love this month’s Whip Up Whiplash with the theme of miniature quilts. Pictured above is the “Think Green Mini Quilt” by knitonequilttoo and the Log Cabin Coaster Quilt by Crafty Ginger. You can check out all the entries on the right hand side bar at the Whiplash page. Link.
I’ve enjoyed Gareth’s writing for a while and it was great to finally meet him at Maker Faire. He was giving workshops on how to make Mousey the Junkbot and I got him to explain a little bit about it on tape and got inspired to make my own Mousey. Gareth wrote the article that […]
Lisa of U-Handblog has a tutorial on how to sew piping on your bags. It’s a great way to add trim also on pillows, collars, and more. Link.
This week’s CRAFT Pattern podcast is the perfect t-shirt you can sew up in no time. The Fitzpattern’s Kate Batwing Top is easy to make in either a long or short sleeve version. Suggested fabrics: knits, jerseys, terry towelling, and cotton/ lycra mixes. This pattern also includes 0408DEBBIE Sundress. Please note, unlike other Fitz patterns, […]
Jan Ryerse made a necklace out of busted toenails from marathon running, yikes- Ryerse, who estimates he’s run more than 50,000 miles, also says ultrarunning gives him a profound sense of well-being. It helps him sleep better and raises his energy. But, he says, an ultrarunner’s body will do some strange things in an ultramarathon. […]
