How-To: Felt Owl
These wee felt owls from Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin are a quick and easy craft and perfect for using up scraps of felt. Get the pattern and how-to over on her blog.
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The Knitted Engine
This knitted engine is a project lead by artist Amy Twigger Holroyd of Keep and Share. The Knitted Engine is a collaborative piece exploring the hidden similarities between engineering and knitting. While manufacturing and hand knitting have very different cultures, they share many common characteristics. Both require knowledge of making techniques and appreciation of material […]
Knitting the Weather: a Conceptual Knitting Project
Lea Redmond is interested in “conceptual knitting” – knitting projects that go beyond the pattern to become a small act of performance, community outreach or experimentation. In fact, she’s just embarked on a year-long public project, and you’re invited to join in. From her website: “Most knitting patterns call for yarn, needles, and familiarity with […]
LED Embroidery
This picture of a frog catching fireflies is embellished with lights that bring the bugs to life. Conductive thread is the magic ingredient, bridging the gap between rigid metal and soft floss. To make a stitched scene light up, combine traditional embroidery techniques with a few common electronics components. The possibilities are endless, and the result is an artful conversation piece.
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Electronic-Embroidery/44/1
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/09/how-to_led_embroidery.html
Resistor Necktie
Construct a basic long necktie with stripes to represent your favorite value of resistor – fashion inspired by the electronics bench! Learn to work with slippery fabrics cut on the bias. Step-by-step tutorial: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Resistor-Necktie/1029/1 Music by i am jen.
Pocket Reflectors for Cycling
Learn to whip up some pants pocket reflectors to gain visibility for night cycling. Becky Stern shows you how: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Pocket-Reflectors-for-Cycling/755/1
T-Shirt Mod: Boxy to Foxy
If you don’t like the way boxy unisex t-shirts fit, Becky Stern shows you how to mod your t-shirts into a flattering shape that you’ll actually wear. Go to http://bit.ly/hUDjjG for project details.