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How-To: Rainbow Quilt

I’m loving the series of mini quilts that the folks over at The Purl Bee have been sharing each month this year. The latest is especially cheerful and fun! This month’s offering, the Rainbow Quilt, is more about celebrating and exploring color rather than learning a new technique. It’s very simple to put together and […]

Pittsburgh Museum MakeShop: “It’s Working”

Pittsburgh Museum MakeShop: “It’s Working”

In April, I visited the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and met with Executive Director Jane Werner and her staff. They were excited to show me their MakeShop, a place inside the museum where anyone can make something. Jane told me that the museum serves families and we talked about how it was important to connect not just with kids but also their parents and grandparents. This is how we get making re-introduced into the home.

Milwaukee Makerspace on Make: Live ep10 (Hackerspace Roadshow)

Milwaukee Makerspace on Make: Live ep10 (Hackerspace Roadshow)

On Make: Live’s Hackerspace Roadshow episode, Becky and Matt visit with Hackerspaces from across the US. In this segment, they visit with Milwaukee Makerspace ( http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/ ). This is an archived episode from Make: Live, which was originally broadcasted on 6/8/11. Go to makezine.com/​live/​ for information about the show, chat transcripts, and details on the next show.

i3 Detroit on Make: Live ep10 (Hackerspace Roadshow)

i3 Detroit on Make: Live ep10 (Hackerspace Roadshow)

On Make: Live’s Hackerspace Roadshow episode, Becky and Matt visit with Hackerspaces from across the US. In this segment, they visit with i3 Detroit ( http://www.i3detroit.com/ ) in Ferndale, MI. This is an archived episode from Make: Live, which was originally broadcasted on 6/8/11. Go to makezine.com/​live/​ for information about the show, chat transcripts, and details on the next show.

Twin Cities Maker on Make: Live ep10 (Hackerspace Roadshow)

Twin Cities Maker on Make: Live ep10 (Hackerspace Roadshow)

On Make: Live’s Hackerspace Roadshow episode, Becky and Matt visit with Hackerspaces from across the US. In this segment, they visit with Twin Cities Maker at the Hack Factory ( http://www.tcmaker.org/blog/ ) in Minneapolis, MN. This is an archived episode from Make: Live, which was originally broadcasted on 6/8/11. Go to https://makezine.com/​live/​ for information about the show, chat transcripts, and details on the next show.