I had hoped to post my completed sashiko embroidery yesterday, but alas, even today all I have to share is my work-in-progress. I vastly underestimated the sheer number of hours this project would take! (Almost 7 so far!) I’m working from a nifty kit that contained a printed piece of linen, special sashiko thread, and […]
This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw: Felt Apple with Removable Slices for Riley by AmbjerKnits, Big Bag Carrying Clothespin Bag by made by mauk, Africa Rich oval earrings by TheresaBurger, and WALNUTI by smallstuffstudio.
According to Mitch Altman, 22 hackerspaces were represented at Maker Faire Detroit. That’s quite an impressive turnout from the Midwest and Canada. OmniCorp Detroit (OCD) — Detroit, MI I3 — Ferndale, MI All Hands Active (AHA) — Ann Arbor, MI A2 MechShop — Ann Arbor, MI Site3 — Toronto, ON Hacklab.TO — Toronto, ON Kwartzlab […]
I can’t believe how little we’ve covered The Geek Group and how infrequently I bump into them in my DIY/maker travels, online and off. We’ll try and keep them on our radar from here on out. Looks like they’re doing some great stuff and have some of their projects documented on their website. [Thanks, Bob […]
I love these summer kid projects from indietutes, like this bug habitat from a shoebox and these stick insects. They’re a good reminder that projects for kids don’t have to be fancy or use a lot of materials, they just have to (gasp!) spark the imagination and get them excited about the world. Even better, […]
Letterpress printing has enjoyed a petite renaissance in recent years. Outmoded by offset during the 1950s, the fastidious craft has become vogue in today’s digital era, prized for its tactile aesthetic and superior print impression. Indeed, it was these qualities that led me to seek out a letterpress printer to produce my friend’s wedding invitations. […]
By Nikol Lohr Sundresses made of cute vintage pillow cases aren’t just for little girls. If you have a pair of pillowcases, you can make a dress that fits up to a size XL. Look for pillowcases in solid colors or that aren’t too worn out. Thin white cases mean you’ll either need to line […]
