The Audacity of Making
A reflection on the not always glamourous process of bringing an idea into the world.
Month: March 2014
Flashback: Three-Flour Rustic Bread
There is something universally beloved about handmade bread. In all my efforts to make pleasing food, either as a professional or at-home chef, I’ve never found anything more likely to impress my guests at a dinner party or satisfy my family at breakfast.
How-To: Knit Arctic Wrap
Ready to add some Fair Isle to your knitting repertoire? You definitely won’t want to miss this gorgeous knit arctic wrap!
How-To: Hexie Greeting Cards
Spread the hexagon love! Whip up a set of fun quilting-inspired hexie greeting cards.
The Future of Farming is Open Source
The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) and Farm Hack aim to promote farmers as innovators and makers through a new project called Growing Innovation. The two organizations have launched a collaborative Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of an open source online library of agricultural innovations and a new book documenting sustainable models developed by farmers.
Huge Cross-Stitched Firefly Sampler
I’m sure that Tumblr user aprilonline had plenty of time to watch all of the episodes of Firefly in their entirety while stitching away at this massive, painstaking, and thoughtful sampler.
Geode Knitting Pattern
Jessica Goddard of ODDknit brings geology and knitting together, with the help of some beads, in this stunning Geode Knitting Pattern.
