Parabolic Falls
Today’s post chronicles the creation of Parabolic Falls, a new participatory mathematical sculpture for Illuminating Mathematics, the first gala celebration of the National Museum of Mathematics this past Oct. 1.
Month: November 2013
Flashback: Angel Collar
Make your own 40s-inspired detachable collar with this fun CRAFT sewing project!
How-To: DIY Lap Desk with Hand-Stamped Legend of Zelda-Inspired Fabric
Work from your couch in geeky DIY comfort with this handy DIY lap desk with hand-stamped Legend of Zelda-inspired fabric!
Making Fun: Brainwave Controlled Zen Garden
My Brainwave-Controlled Zen Garden is similar to a standard desktop zen garden in that you rake sand to calm yourself. In my version, though, the rake and resultant patterns are controlled by your actual brainwaves. If you are tense and worrisome, the rake moves randomly and quickly, scribbling odd patterns in the sand.
Quilting in Space: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Invites Quilters to Submit Blocks for Star-Themed Quilt
Quilts in spaaaaace! Join astronaut Karen Nyberg’s Astronomical Quilts! Block Challenge by sewing your own star-themed quilt block.
Origami Street Installations
Artist Mademoiselle Maurice creates dazzling compositions from nothing but colorful folded paper that she installs on the street, including this recent installation called “Nuit Blanche” that she made in Slovakia.
Lindsay Taylor’s 3D Machine Embroidery
These incredible 3D machine embroidery works by artist Lindsay Taylor are a wonderful reminder of how unbelievably versatile fiber can be as a medium.
