MAKE and 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 a series of hands-on activities & discussions. Come spend some time with this great […]
Tom Eckert makes incredible wooden sculptures that often look just like draped cloth. He also made this awesome Tank Chair. From the images of his tromp l’oeil sculptures, you would never know that that satin is actually carved and sanded from wood.
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 some fun freebies and help inspire your next fashion sewing project. They’ll also have a raffle […]
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 recycled paper projects to her artwork to her graphic design projects. I love Patricia’s clean aesthetic […]
Here’s a note from Dale our publisher… Perhaps the most interesting question in Wednesday’s presidential debate was a question asked near the end by Tom Brokaw… “Should we fund a Manhattan-like project that develops a nuclear bomb to deal with global energy and alternative energy or should we fund 100,000 garages across America, the kind […]
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.
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.
