I Spy DIY has all kinds of fabulous DIYs to share, and this pom pom sweater is one of my favorites. It’s a great way to add some fun to an old sweater OR even save a favorite piece of knitwear. I have a sweater or two that have a bad pull or a tiny hole, and this would be a great way to hide the problem and create a solution!
Finnish artist Kaija Papu created this incredibly realistic looking sculpture of a police car from carved foam plastic covered in a hand-crocheted exterior.
Turn a wooden bowl into the perfect gift for any knitter or crocheter with this wooden yarn bowl tutorial!
In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy sews himself up a classic canvas and leather tool bag.
For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy’s notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/02/diresta-tool-bag/
A recent article in The New York Times describes a work by Amor Muniz, called Maquila R4, which consists of a mobile factory she transports by bicycle to temporarily employ people to work on electronic embroidery pieces.
Get your New Year’s organization off to a pretty start with a scalloped iPad case!
Turn that tired top in the back of your closet into a pretty lace-backed shirt!
