Sarah London’s intensely colorful crochet work always makes me smile. She has a new pattern for these fun Hawaiian flowers over on her blog. I like seeing them all stitched together, but I think they’d also be fun on their own as coasters or special decor. More: Wool Eater Blanket Crochet Along With Sarah London […]
Besides being a gifted engineer and writer, John de Cristofaro is a talented photographer. Of this beautiful black-and-white “smoking iron” print, he writes: “All of us started the same way — as curious kids (maybe big kids). At first, most of us were following in the path of someone else — along what feels like a straight, well-defined line. But there’s a point where things start to diverge, and we go off and do our own thing. That’s what making is all about, and that’s what I tried to capture here.”
Sewing with specialty feet can be downright frustrating, but with a little practice and the right know-how, they can save time and yield beautifully professional results. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of stitching perfect hems without even looking at an iron, check out this narrow rolled hem foot tutorial from Kate at See Kate Sew. […]
Nabil Tewolde of Markham, ON, created an instructable on how to build your own electronic derailleur as part of his bike computer project. Code, BOM, and schematics on Github.
Give your decorative lighting a beach-y summertime makeover with this wooden bead chandelier tutorial from Jen at Tatertots and Jello! More: Birdcage Chandelier @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Transform a Chandelier @Craftzine.com blog Test Tube Chandelier @Craftzine.com blog
It’s the little details I really like, here; especially the “socket header” on the back edge made by installing a regular 1×8 black brick in an unusual studs-down position.
If you were wishing you’d applied to be a maker at Maker Faire Detroit next month, fear not! The deadline has been extended until 5 p.m. on June 15. Check out the faire’s website to apply and learn more.
