Make Free — If You Can’t Open Government, You Don’t Own It
There’s never a good reason for the government to keep its everyday workings a secret from the people who own it: the citizenry.
Year: 2009
Soop Shop Layer Rings
Etsy seller Soop Shop has some adorable mix-and-match animal and plant rings. You can wear just one or layer them up and make your own little portable landscape. They also sell sets like The City Farm and the Enchanted Forest. What a great way to add some cheer to time spent typing away. Fun!
Call For Makers: Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Reminder: We are now accepting entries for the Maker Faire Bay Area, May 30 and 31 at the San Mateo County Expo Center. This year’s focus is Re-Make America, inspired by President Obama’s call for all of us to participate in remaking America. We’re looking to showcase “the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things.” […]
How-To: Baked Brie
Here’s a deceptively simple recipe for a delicious appetizer (or snack); baked brie. Instructables user noahw writes: Baked brie – it has got to be one of the easiest, most simple dishes to serve as an appetizer and one of the biggest crowd pleasers. How can you contend with warm soft cheesy goodness? Oh yeah, […]
How-To: Repair Ripped Out Slipcover Seams
Mending is catching on everywhere these days as ModHomeEcTeacher on Curbly shows you how to repair ripped out slipcover seams. See more related mending posts in our Mending Month archives.
How-To Tuesday: Teacup Stirling engine
A few weeks ago Gareth had asked me to check out an article from an upcoming issue of MAKE. It was the Teacup Stirling Engine from Volume 17. Recently, I made the Gakken Stirling Engine Kit from the Maker Shed, which was really cool. However, I have never made one from scratch, and this was […]
New Sublime Stitching Embroidery Patterns
I’m drooling over the new Sublime Stitching patterns by Jenny Hart. There are 4 new patterns: Garden Variety, Chinese Acrobats, Vintage Lamps, and Artist Series #7 Daniel Johnston.