Tying the Knot By Linda Permann Weddings are the ultimate opportunity to exercise your crafting skills. Don’t leave out your groom and groomsmen — you can make their attire fit right in to your handmade wedding with this simple crochet bow tie pattern. Materials 1 skein Rowan Classic Silk Wool DK, 1¾oz (50g)/109yds (100m) in […]
One of the most important functions of an embedded system is the ability to connect to a variety of external signals. For my smart home energy efficiency dashboard, the signals come from a variety of sensors and use a range of different protocols. Ideally, I’d like to handle these signals in software by creating a […]
Over at MAKE, our crew has assembled the most rockin’ Father’s Day gift guide on the web, full of meat, tools, and ties, plus lots more! We even have a special gift subscription code so you can get $10 off when you buy Dad a subscription to MAKE (don’t forget to download the card PDF, […]
You may have seen this already, but this traffic barrel monster made me smile. Rawr!
I’ve been following a Twitter conversation between Diane Gilleland and adoxograph (both of Portland, OR) about adoxograph’s quest to make rhubarb ginger ale. I’ve never thought of making any kind of ginger ale, and the idea of rhubarb ginger ale really had me curious. I was excited to see the final product yesterday afternoon, and […]
Sarah James at Instructables made a guide to making your own shampoo, with an emphasis on what ails you.
Matt Cottam, CEO of Tellart has posted his thesis from his degree work (Masters of Arts in Interaction Design) at the UmeÃ¥ Institute of Design, UmeÃ¥ University. The thesis explains his “process of sketching and swatchmaking (prototyping) with both digital and analog tools, using both electronic and organic materials”: This hands-on journey in search of […]
