Marisa of Quilt Otaku has some great resources on fabric shopping in Japan. Pictured above is a “small cuts” section in one of her favorite stores in Tokyo. Are there any stores that do this in the U.S.? This is such a great idea and it looks so organized. Link.
Keeping with today’s steam theme, Tom Hudson made an “in home steam-powered information processing device” – A complex construction of mechanical linkages, gears and rods, upholstered in green velvet. The logics within are based on that of the original difference engine, avoiding the issues one is faced with when using modern impostors. The logics are […]
Shelly of Civil Bitch has a free pattern up on her site to make this cute striped baby halter. You can also make it in a fair-isle pattern. Link.
What do you do when you’re finished using your treadmill/computer/desk combo? Sleep in a bed/computer/desk combo of course… Link. Related: The DIY exercise office – Link.
Get this cute handmade crochet cake key chain for only $5.50 from Lantern Moon. Linda of Lindamade notes that for the cheap price they do have a global/social conscience so that sounds good to me too. Or try to whip one up on your own. So cute! [ via ] Link.
Update to the open source AVR Butterfly MP3 player – A basic MP3 player using a NOKIA 3310 LCD and AVR Butterfly. Currently supports both graphical display and the original butterfly screen. Basic FAT16 support on MMC cards. This is an open source project so contributions are most welcome. Hardware designs in Protel 2004, Protel […]
Remember yesterday’s post on crafty vegan cupcakes with the cute knit toppings? Katt informs us that Lolo of Vegan Yum Yum has a tutorial up on how to make the knit marzipan designs. Link.
