Summer Knitty
The summer issue of Knitty is up now and I’m loving the cover project, the deadliest crab. You’ll find some great summer fashions in this issue where I’m loving this tangy cardigan for it’s design and lovely turquoise bamboo yarn.
Month: June 2009
Recipe: Wheat Berries Pancakes
We’ve been getting a lot of wheat berries in our CSA share recently, and the neighborhood folks have been sending this recipe for wheat berries pancakes around, raving about how delicious the pancakes are!
Students enjoy MAKE, build styrofoam speakers
David Veloz Jr., an engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, told us about a unique class he was teaching over the summer. His company conducts an outreach program for local high school students who show an interest in science and math. David was teaching them about his job and electronics in general. Thinking that […]
The IT Crowd on DVD in the States
In early April of this year, a fairly significant event happened for my family. Geeky as it may sound, my husband, sons, and I were ecstatic to learn that the first season of The IT Crowd was available on DVD in a format that we could use here in the United States. My husband Bruce […]
How-To: Repair a Slip Knot on The Back of Your Embroidery
I’m pretty laid back about how the back of my hand embroidery work looks, but there are times when an unnoticed slip knot can actually distort how the front of the work looks. Mary from Needle ‘N Thread has a handy tutorial on how to repair a slip knot if you weren’t lucky enough to […]
Bedazzled Tampon Finger Puppet
Finger puppet maven Stacey Gordon made this bedazzled tampon finger puppet. It has left me without words. In the Maker Shed: Finger Puppet Friends Kit
Crafting a Business with Jenny Hart
Crafting a Business By Jenny Hart The Money: You Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated! Oh yes, you better believe it. While everyone has been pacing nervously in circles over the economy, I am still gonna tell you to keep a sharp eye on your company’s finances. You do still have a company, don’t you? Even just […]
