Crafty Events
A weekly roundup of craft fairs and a call for vendors.
Month: May 2011
Classy Camera Lens Cross-Sections
Michael Zheng of PetaPixel credits these beautiful photographs to one Duncan Meeder, whose personal web presence, if it exists, escapes my Googling. This example is identified as a Leica Tri-Elmar-M 28-35-50mm.
Recipe: Basic Chicken Salad
I love making chicken salad for a simple summer meal or to use throughout the week for lunches. Chicken salad goes great on top of salad greens, wrapped in a tortilla with lettuce or spinach, or inside bread for a yummy sandwich.
How-To: What is Strip Piecing?
By Erin Gilday Hi Craftzine! It’s me, Erin from Patchwork Underground. I’m writing to you as part of Day 3 of my book tour for Stripped Down Patchwork: 12 Modern Projects Featuring Seminole Patchwork. Thanks for having me! My topic today: What is Strip Piecing?
How To: Vacuum-Seal Cheap Ziploc Bags
Using a hand-pump and regular Ziploc bags to make vacuum bags for sous-vide cooking.
Beading to Beat Autism
You may have seen this determined young woman on The Ellen Show in 2008. Michala Riggle, then age 10, was busy raising $200,000.00 to help her local hospital incorporate an experimental treatment that she’d seen work well for her younger brother Evan, who has autism. Michala reached her goal by making beaded bracelets and selling […]
In the MakerShed: Prototino ATMega328 Kit
Ready to move that Arduino project from the breadboard to something more permanent? The Prototino ATMega328 kit is your answer. Soldering your project directly to the Prototino makes it more robust and less expensive than embedding your regular Arduino.
