From the MAKE Flickr pool Member Synoptic Labs made this very blue lamp with a ProLight 5-Watt LED – Today while cleaning up the lab I came across a little blue ball lamp thing which was my first ever LED project some many years ago. I had found the little guy at a garage sale […]
Laura from Wren Handmade received this gorgeous apron at her recent bridal shower. It was created by her fiance’s aunt, who created it by stitching together several embroidered family heirlooms. What an amazing treasure. Link.
We like to think crafting’s become pretty fashion forward, no? Here’s some proof. Spotted at the Paris 2008 Fall Fashion show was this knitted boot (right) at the Hussein Chalayan show. Could Chalayan have been inspired by Tina Marrin’s boots from CRAFT:01 (pictured left)? Link.
Betz White is getting ready for Easter with this project on how to make this cute as pie girls spring mini tote made from felted recycled sweaters. Link.
If you’re heading out this week to Austin for SXSW, don’t miss the panel I’ll be moderating titled, “High-Tech Craft: Why Sewing and Knitting Still Matter” on Saturday, March 9th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in Room 9. Joining me on the panel is Diana Eng, fashion designer and self-described “fashion nerd” from Project Runway Season […]
Sara of The Fabric of Meditation created her own toile using image transfers and her own photos via Photoshop. Sara writes: This was real fun. If you look at the picture I have used photos of all this: my farm, the landscape you see through the kitchen window, my mother and uncle, one grandson, some […]
Amy at Craft Chi has a tutorial showing you how to make this cute refashioned tank top embellished with thrifted lace doilies. Link.
