I’ve been enjoying Joel Johnson’s fawning fanboy coverage of Syd Mead on Boing Boing Gadgets. Hey, I’d fawn, too. I’m also a huge fan of Mead’s and even thought about becoming a conceptual artist or industrial designer on his inspiration. In this episode of BBtv, Joel talks with Mead about the awesome one-of-a-kind Spinner police […]
Oh, Fransson! shares a simple how-to (and a downloadable piecing pattern) for making these retro “Rec Room” pillows. I love the 1970s vibe of the fabrics she used, especially when paired with the shaggy white backs.
Here’s an Instructable and video on Furoshiki, the Japanese art of cloth-folding to make various bags, carry-alls, and sacks. Paper, Plastic, or Furoshiki?
Craftster user Frosted created this gorgeous daffodil cake using marshmallow fondant and gum paste flowers. Great job!
Apartment Therapy Re-Nest helps you recycle your socks and weave them into a potholder.
Nice review of The Maker’s Notebook on Duffbert’s Random Musings: Ok… this might be the most unusual book review I’ve ever done. I’m about to review a book consisting of… blank pages. Ah, but what blank pages they are! :) It’s the Maker’s Notebook by O’Reilly Publishing and the staff at MAKE magazine. I was […]
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