When I moved into my new house, I bought a few Woolly Pockets for a northern wall in the garden that probably gets a total of 10 minutes of sun each year. Nothing would grow there except ferns, and this is the perfect way to get some greenery onto the concrete. A friend came over […]
I’m generally not much of a kit-buyer, but it seems like each one Windell and Lenore release is better than the last. They almost had me with the Bulbdial clock; I will probably not be able to resist the new Egg-Bot kit. They’re taking preorders now, and the first kits are supposed to ship at the end of this month. Looks like new orders are already backed up into October.
I was so excited when we posted the “30 Rock” Nerds portrait as I’m a huge Liz Lemon fan. I’ve been working on some “30 Rock” fan crafts myself – this is my favorite quote from Jack Donaghy because it makes fun of Liz (per usual) and blogging. I used Subversive Cross Stitch’s Century Gothic […]
I’m liking Motherboard TV‘s videos, which focus on cool technological and sociological phenomena that I suspect may appeal to many makers. A couple of readers sent in this one. In 1991, Cuba’s economy began to implode. “The Special Period in the Time of Peace” was the government’s euphemism for what was a culmination of 30 […]
Looking to take a break from tinkering on your latest project this weekend? Here are some fine maker events to check out, from The Maker Events Calendar.
By Diane Gilleland Hard-shell gourds, sometimes called calabash gourds, are some of the world’s first cultivated plants. They are harvested from their vines in the fall and then air-dried for several months. When a gourd is fully dry inside and out, it forms a woody shell that can be cut with simple tools. Cultures all […]
I enjoy reading the news over at Living Crafts, and I recently stumbled upon the nice collection of free patterns they have available. I’m currently partial to the Felted Rose Ornament and the Starry Starry Night Mail Pouch. Walnut Royals and Pumpkin Girl are clever and tickle my funny bone as well. I highly suggest […]
