I’ve always had a thing for Aran sweaters, so this hand-knit Aran slipcover is sort of a dream come true! Plus it’s machine washable. Wow. (Via Dude Craft.) If you’re interested in making your own, check out Simple Knits with a Twist, as called out by Jenny Ryan in her post about knit slipcovers.
Keep an eye on the Midwest Craft Caucus, a new event bringing crafty minds of the Midwest together. From the web site: The Midwest Craft Caucus is a two-day conference for handmade business owners. The goal of the conference is bring together regional crafters to provide hands-on business workshops and training opportunities. Watch their web […]
I recall an infomercial a few years back for a little plastic triangle that stuck in a corner, between two walls, to make a small corner shelf. I don’t remember the exact name of the product, but I do remember that the commercial exhausted all the obvious self/shelf puns: “shelf esteem,” “shelf confidence,” “shelf defense,” “shelf-employed,” etc., etc. So I’ll forgo I’ll the all the opportunities this topic offers for shelf-referential humor and just get down to business.
To me, public libraries — the availability of free education for all — represent the collective commitment of a community to their future. They symbolize what is most important, a commitment to educating the next generation. The role of a public library should also adapt over time, and that time is finally here. It’s time […]
I’ve always thought of chocolate truffles as being a fancy-pants kind of chocolate. That is, until I decided to throw a truffle party just because and it was a super smash hit!
The newest issue of the Craft Leftovers Zine is filled with fun projects to craft with friends, make for pets, and soothe your throat. Each issue is all original ideas, patterns, and illustrations from Kristin Roach and a few of her crafty buddies. Printed on 100% recycled paper at a local copy shop and hand […]
These covert cameras employed by wildlife videographer John Downer imitate natural elements of the Arctic Norwegian environment to grab an insanely closeup view of the polar bear’s journey. Jacob Resneck at Cool Hunting writes: Downer employs three types of cameras to track the lives of two mother bears as they lead their clubs across Arctic […]
