Year: 2013

How-To: Hand Quilting

How-To: Hand Quilting

Now that you’ve tried your hand at piecing a quilt block with CRAFT’s Quilting 101 post, learn how to stitch like a pro with this wonderful hand quilting tutorial that Sarah from Hip to Piece Squares shared on Sew Mama Sew! Ready to start sewing? Grab your thimble and head on over to Sew Mama […]

Stratasys Sues Afinia: Ramifications for the Desktop 3D Printing Industry

Stratasys Sues Afinia: Ramifications for the Desktop 3D Printing Industry

Earlier this week Stratasys, a longtime fixture in the commercial/industrial 3D printing world and recent purchaser of desktop printer company Makerbot, announced that it was filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Microboards Technology, LLC, the company behind the Afinia H-Series 3D printer. This lawsuit is a big deal that could have huge ramifications for the entire desktop 3D printing industry. Afinia is a well known 3D printing brand which was named “best overall experience” in MAKE’s inaugural 3D printing buyer’s guide last year. It is also widely available from mainstream outlets such as Radio Shack