Year: 2006

Strange 4-legged Scooter

This 4 legged scooter is one of the strangest transportation devices I’ve ever seen. I wish I knew what this is about exactly-it looks like maybe a Japanese funny videos or candid camera show. If you look closely, it appears that each leg is guided by two wheels. I’m guessing the front wheel controls the […]

Live from BLIP!

Live from BLIP!

MAKE is a sponsor of the Blip Festival 2006 NYC NOV 30 – DEC 3! So, stop by Thurs (tonight) through Sunday. If you want to buy MAKE stuff super-cheap I have a table here, so here’s your chance. I’m also willing to trade some stuff and/or haggle – really, do your worst. Tonight: Visuals: […]

Let’s Talk about Sewing Machines!

Let’s Talk about Sewing Machines!

An article in Time.com this week, “Circling Back to Sewing”, declared the sharp rise in popularity in sewing. Ok, we knew that already! Next was an article where I was interviewed for in the Washing Times called “Sewing the threads of CREATIVITY” which talked about sewing machines and technology. I also got a big holiday […]

Campfire Backwarmer

Campfire Backwarmer

This is one of those ideas that make me bonk my head and go, “Why didn’t I think of that!” It reminds me of a solar hot-dog cooker. Aluminum foil might also work just fine for this application although it would clearly not be as durable as this product. [via] – Link

No Coast Craft-o-rama

Allison Thrash tells us, “It’s not “west coast”, nor “east coast”, it’s “No Coast” as in No Ocean! Super funky craft show in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, December 2, 2006. Come purchase lovely handmade stuff and get in the holiday spirit with live local music and entertainment – even a kissing booth with the MN […]