Year: 2012

Vintage Pyrex Pattern Cross-Stitch Chart

Vintage Pyrex Pattern Cross-Stitch Chart

Vintage Pyrex dishes, with their bold colors and charming designs, are hard to resist. If you have a penchant for Pyrex and cross-stitch (hello, Lish!) be sure to check out this downloadable chart from Hancock’s House of Happy. Some of your favorite Pyrex patterns have been translated into cross-stitch, and the result is adorable. [via […]

Knit Dalek Dog Sweater Pattern

Knit Dalek Dog Sweater Pattern

It’s times like these that I really wish I could knit. We have a Pekingese, not a Pug, but I think she’d still look totally rad in this Dalek dog sweater from Ravelry user, Peach Kraft. That’s the cuddliest Dalek I’ve ever seen! Thanks, Kristin! More: Dalek Pysanky Egg @Craftzine.com blog Pickles the Pug Crochet […]

Optically Tracking a Robot Arm

Optically Tracking a Robot Arm

I loved reading Tom Larkworthy’s recent post on Edinburgh (Scotland) Hacklab’s blog on his experiments with building an OSHW robot arm with a reach of 1m, positionable to within 0.1mm and able to lift up to 2kg. Rather than sourcing expensive components, Tom’s goal was to develop an optical tracking system that would allow the […]

How-To: Pinwheel Garland

How-To: Pinwheel Garland

This festive and patriotic pinwheel garland from Sam at Cook Quilt Make and Bake is the perfect for decoration for your summer time fun! Head over to the site to see the full how-to! More: How-To: Dixie Cup Light Garland @Craftzine.com blog triped Origami Heart Garland @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Make a Sewn Leaf Garland @Craftzine.com […]

Melvin the Mobile Rube Goldberg Machine

Melvin the Mobile Rube Goldberg Machine

Managing to fit into two rather large suitcases, Melvin the Machine, from Eindhoven, NL design studio HEYHEYHEY is a portable 38-step Rube Goldberg machine traveling abroad and having a bit of fun along the way. At each stop, if the run is successful, Melvin will finish off with a personalized stamped postcard and affix proper postage before the operator tosses it in the mail.