Month: June 2009

New Sublime Stitching Patterns

Sublime Stitching has just released four new packs of patterns just in time for some summer stitching. There are two new artist series packs, Including a new set by illustrator, Carson Ellis. Ellis’ work was previously featured in the special limited edition set of The Decemberists patterns. Fans of The Decemberists will recognize Ellis’ work […]

Etsy Video: Birdhouseaccents

Etsy video maven Tara Young went inside the studio of Birdhouseaccents, a couple based out of Canton, CT who build and sell birdhouses: It took Fred Jakubiec from Birdhouseaccents 25 years before he made building birdhouses his full-time job. It was well worth the wait. After 13 years as Area Supervisor at various fast food […]

O’Reilly Father’s Day discount

O’Reilly is offering a discount of 40% on books, courses, workshops, and conferences in celebration of Father’s Day. They’re even throwing in a 20% Maker Shed discount when you use code DAD40 through June 22: We’re also sharing stories and posting photos of geeky Dads and Grandpas with their favorite tech books here. Please send […]

O’Reilly Father’s Day discount

O’Reilly is offering a discount of 40% on books, courses, workshops, and conferences in celebration of Father’s Day. They’re even throwing in a 20% Maker Shed discount when you use code DAD40 through June 22: We’re also sharing stories and posting photos of geeky Dads and Grandpas with their favorite tech books here. Please send […]

Bead Fob Jewelry

Bead Fob Jewelry By Brini Maxwell I just love white jewelry. It’s so fresh and clean and looks great at summer affairs. I got inspired to make some white jewelry using beads and headpins recently. The technique I use results in bead fobs, which can be massed together in different pieces. The two I’ve made […]