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Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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June 7th, 2017June 6th, 2017

Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.

Geoge Is the All-Seeing Crystalline Being, Made of Yarn

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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May 5th, 2017May 5th, 2017

A massive yarncraft, Geoge is the work of the Ladies Fancywork Society (LFS), a group of four best friends who make art together.

Weekend Watch: The Mesmerizing Timelapse of Machine Embroidery

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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April 29th, 2017April 28th, 2017

Watching timelapse videos of embroidered designs come to life is almost as fun as learning how to do it yourself!

Maker Pro News: A Physical Bitcoin Wallet, an Artificial Pancreas, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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April 10th, 2017April 20th, 2017

Startup Ledger wants to put Bitcoin in your pocket with a USB stick-sized device, plus the latest news for professional makers.

Weekend Watch: Learn Crochet, Quilting, and Cooking with the Crafty Gemini

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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