How-To: Slice A Mango Like Alton Brown
Nobody does basic food preparation tutorials with dramatic flare like Alton Brown, and this tutorial video about slicing a mango is no exception.
Month: June 2014
New Makers Building Parts for the Space Station
One of the initiatives announced by President Obama today at the White House Maker Faire will allow middle and high school students access to the first 3d printer to be flown aboard the ISS.
Indiegogo Issues a “Maker Challenge” with Autodesk and Amazon
To participate you need to connect your maker-related campaign with the Maker Challenge page by July 16, 2014.
Quilting Inspiration: Machine-Stitched Hexagons
From the color choices to the nearly 3D texture provided by the smart, simple applique technique, there’s nothing about this gorgeous machine-stitched hexagons mini quilt that I don’t absolutely love.
Squishy Circuits Light Up the White House
“Girls can do engineering if they believe in themselves and try.” โ Sage, age 6 — AnnMarie Thomas and her 6-year-old daughter Sage are excited to share Squishy Circuits at the White House Maker Faire. Sage even made her own dress for the occasion, with pink (red), white, and aqua (blue) stripes!
Libs Elliott’s Quilts Designed by Code
These quilts designed by Libs Elliott after collaborating with Joshua Davis using a programming language called Processing are a an extraordinary addition to the symbiotic relationship between crafting and code.
White House Maker Faire Attendee List Released
Everyone wanted to go to the first White House Maker Faire, unfortunately, there just isn’t as much room in the White House as there is at the Maker Faire Bay Area! Since space is limited, a select few were chosen to attend, exhibit, and visit. The official list of White House Maker Faire attendees was […]
