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I absolutely adore this french knot blouse from Jessica at Running With Scissors. It’s simple, classic, and beautiful, and shows off handmade skills with a subtle elegance that’s perfect for both running errands and going out for a nice dinner. Head on over to her site to check out more photos and see how she […]
I’m a bit of a closet Anglophile, so I’ve been enjoying the coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, the celebration of the 60th anniversary of her coronation. (She’s only the second monarch besides Victoria to make it so long!) My favorite piece of the festivities is definitely this stunning Royal Jubilee Banner made by artist […]
Looking for a cute Father’s Day dessert? Whip up a batch of these adorable necktie cookies from Sue at Munchkin Munchies! [Via Craft Gossip] More: Ties Embroidery Patterns For Father’s Day @Craftzine.com blog Father’s Day Tie Pattern @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Make a Cigar Box Organizer for Father’s Day @Craftzine.com blog
Our friends over at Adafruit Industries have come up with a clever new kit that combines a resistor chart with a traditional embroidery sampler, not to mention a witty little pun. Not only is this kit fun to make (and good for beginner stitchers), when it’s all done it functions as a handy resistor reference […]
Complete with nerdtastic puns, both homonymic and typographical. You may have already guessed that Becky Stern would be the culprit. The pattern and detailed instructions are available for free.
The fastest way to up the dapper factor of your cat is to craft a bow tie for your feline pal. Get the how-to for this snazzy cat bow tie from Instructables user jessyratfink. Your cat may shoot you some seemingly disapproving looks, but let’s face it, he’s actually stoked to look so handsome. More: […]
In this role-blurring piece by Apple Store hacker Kyle McDonald and Make pal Matt Mets, the user/subject closes their eyes and rests their forearm on a moving platform that guides a pen held in their hand to draw a self-portrait.
