From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Ever wonder how much work went into creating your favorite knitting pattern? Hilary Smith Callis from theyarniad shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the knitwear pattern design process over on Whip Up! After I’ve published a new pattern, I often talk about my inspiration for the design, but I only focus on what it looks […]
Are you excited as excited about fall as I am? Spread the crisp weather joy with this autumn mini pennant tutorial from Mollie at Wild Olive!
Nottingham Hackspace member Jake Howe built this beautiful beetle from an old violin, with a little laser cutter action mixed in! Check out Jake’s instructable showing how to do it.
These days there are plenty of tactile input options for the digital DJ that try to recreate the traditional UI. Most of these are newer devices are vestigial rotary encoders tacked onto purpose-built decks. If you’re not a DJ, but would like to recreate the tactile experience of an old phonograph with your digital music device, check out this charming iTurntable iPhone dock from maker Austin Yang.
Circuit Benders’ Ball looks amazing! Here are the performers participating: Roth Mobot – Chicago Blight Side of Life – Nashville Brain Lesion – Murfreesboro, TN Elegant Bassterds (Ben Marcantel and Derek Schartung) – Nashville Josh Gumiela, Kelli Shay Hix, Lucas McCallister – Nashville Hadals – Nashville / Montgomery, AL Joey Molinaro – New York City […]
When I’m not here on Craft I’m usually busy with Handmade Detroit and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. Our 2012 show is quickly approaching and we’re on the hunt for some great vendors. You can apply to the show now – applications will be accepted until midnight EST Sept. 25. Hope to see you there!
It seems like everyone on the internet is expecting right now, so my RSS feed is filled with great pregnancy-related projects. If you have little one on the way, decorate that baby bump with this ruffled belly band tutorial from Kate at See Kate Sew!
