Month: June 2011

Ohio’s Sew to Speak

Ohio’s Sew to Speak

While in Columbus this past weekend, I had the pleasure of stopping by Sew to Speak, a fabric shop complete with sewing school. I was absolutely amazed with the variety of fabrics, patterns, trims, and classes available to Ohio crafters. I stocked up on all sorts of fabric patterns I’ve had a hard time finding […]

Jeri’s Motion-Detecting LED Dress

I love how Jeri Ellsworth almost always shows up at events with an impressive hack, from her infamous NES Purse, to the “Brain Bulb” she wore at Maker Faire Bay Area, to this glorious geek sartorial, the Barbot LED Dress. She wore this to the BarBot 2011 event at this year’s RoboGames. Underneath the dress is a string of delay chain LEDs triggered by a PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) motion sensor detecting people around her.

Mason Jar Meals

These Mason Jar Meals are adorable and totally practical for summer picnics and trips to the beach. After making your meals-to-go, add one mason jar filled with ice to the tote bag or cooler and you’re set to go! I want to eat all of these right now, especially the mozzarella, tomato and pesto salad […]