ReadyMade’s interview with Doug Repetto
Katherine Sharpe at ReadyMade did an interview with Doug Repetto, founder of Dorkbot, Artbots, and the director of Columbia U’s Computer Music Center, focusing on how he got where he is today.
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Shoe Repair Tips + Interview with Vince Pacheo
Shoes. We all love them and covet more of them. Am I right or am I right? But in this economy, shoe repair shops have flourished as many choose to get their worn or broken shoes repaired, rather than shelling out dough for a new pair. No one is busier than Vince Pacheo, owner of […]
Interview with MakerBot owner Andrew Plumb
Andrew Plumb is a really active member of the MakerBot community, and there’s a nice interview with him about his experiences up on the MakerBot blog. I’m writing a piece about MakerBot for Make: 21, and found his story particularly interesting.
How-To: Sew a Ruffled Scarf
One day I decided to put away all my deadlines and all my unfinished projects, and to instead design something just for fun, to please only the fiber-artist-fashionista within me. I dug around in a bin of wool sweaters and found a truly hideous gray knit poncho. I plugged in my sewing machine and started […]
Book Review + Interview: AwareKnits by Vickie Howell & Adrienne Armstrong
AwareKnits: Knit & Crochet Projects for the Eco-Conscious Stitcher by Vickie Howell and Adrienne Armstrong Our favorite knitter and crocheter Vickie Howell teams up with fellow knitter and environmentalist Adrienne Armstrong to create a unique book for us stitchers. (Adrienne also a sustainable living shop in Oakland, CA called The Atomic Garden and is wife […]
Garrett Wade tool winners!
We’ve done the drawing for the winners of the tools that Garrett Wade so generously provided us with, namely a set of their Extra Heavy Duty Screwdrivers and one of their Push Drills. The winners are: Jonathan Fulton – Who gets the “tank screwdrivers” Matt Kaake – Who wins the push drill Congrats, fellas! Email […]
Festive Flowers for the Day of the Dead
My Day of the Dead shrine is taking shape, and so is the Crafty Chica Challenge! Please submit photos of your personal and crafty shrines for a chance to win some really great prizes. My take on the celebration is far from traditional, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I started with gathering supplies and […]