Festive Fair Isle Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings are a great way to experiment with different fair isle patterns to create a wonderfully festive effect, like Helen of pointy pointy sticks did with these fantastic stocking!
The Omni Oakland Commons — A Community Space Fundraiser
Long a beloved institution, the Bay Area’s Omni Building houses a variety of collective organizations stewarding resources for the general public.
Hoover Releases 3D Printed Accessories Files
Hoover, a company once so synonymous with vacuum cleaners that using any vacuum was known as “Hoovering”, has announced a partnership with Makerbot to release accessories for their vacuums on the popular design sharing site, Thingiverse. Their collection currently includes flashlight mounts, battery holders, and miniature classic models. We have now seen a few companies adopting 3D […]
10 Gifts You Can Make From Your Vinyl Record Collection
Needing a last minute gift? Have some vinyl records laying around? Here are some neat ideas for things you can make at home!
Flashback: Bunny Hop Slippers
Thrummed Bunny Slippers in 3 Adult Sizes By Nikol Lohr These slippers are soft as a bunny, thanks to their thrums — unspun wool knit right in for a warm, cushy, fleecy lining. They’re also quick as a bunny! Knit in bulky yarn, they have the same stitch count as your average worsted hat. Worked […]
How-To: Homemade Hand Warmers
Left your gift making to the last minute? These homemade hand warmers from Haley at The Zen of Making are sure to give your giftee a warm and fuzzy feeling. If you don’t have a sewing machine, these can also be stitched up by hand. Okay, no more procrastinating! Get the full how-to here.
Fun with Flexible 3D Printing Filaments
In the past few years, a flurry of new materials has hit the desktop 3D-printing market, enabling makers to do much more with their machines. Flexible materials are a popular option, enabling stretchy, bendy, and rubber-like creations. As with all filaments, there are many different manufacturers and variations. Here’s what it takes to get printing with flexible filaments.
