Pirate Amigurumi
Amy’s Babies has created a pirate pattern amigurumi that looks like Captain Jack. You can buy the pattern for only 5 bucks off the Interweave Crochet site. [ via ] Link.
Month: September 2006
Suspicious looking device
Casey writes – “To go along with the Geiger Counter mods, I had a counter stripped and powdercoated and replaced the electronics with my own (including distance sensor, LED display, motors, capacitive touch sensor, etc)to make a device capable of getting lots of attention if carried indiscreetly.” – Link.
HOW TO – Bury a knot
Kathy of Pink Chalk Studio has a great step-by-step pictorial on how to bury a knot for embroidery or quilting. Kathy says, “I’m currently teaching myself how to hand quilt using “That Perfect Stitch” by Roxanne McElroy. She demonstrates how to bury a knot on a quilt top. I took that technique and applied it […]
Geiger counter mods
David writes – “This site provides step-by-step instructions on modifying a Civil Defense CD V-700 Geiger counter into a unit with digital readout compatible with Geiger tubes and scintillation probes.” – Link. Related: Geiger counter (analog) CPU meter – Link. Tablet PC Geiger counter – Link. Geiger Countering on planes – Link. The GeigerPod – […]
HOW TO – Make a magnetic tool rack
Packrathacker writes – “Here’s a thrifty, nifty method to make a good looking tool rack for your lab, garage or shop using recycled materials and magnets.” – Link. Related: The Maker’s Ultimate Tools – The tools we use — or wish we could get our hands on. MAKE 03 -Page 44.
CRAFT Podcast Pattern: Monsters of Teen Craft
This week’s pattern is the Monsters of Teen Craft created especially to kick off the book tour by crafty authors Shannon Okey (Knitgrrl and Knitgrrl 2) and Kim Werkeer (Get Hooked) next week. Crochet yourself Humphrey or knit yourself Puck, either way you’ll have a cute monster friend to keep you company. Click here to […]
HOW TO – Make your own Wolverine retractable claws
Wow, check out Nate’s amazing Wolverine costume complete with retractable claws… – “The outfit was visualized, conceived, and conceptualized entirely by Nate, as were the claws. However, Nate did pick up quite a bit of help along the way as friends came forward to participate in the creation of what many said was “The most […]