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Weekend Watch: The Mesmerizing Timelapse of Machine Embroidery

Weekend Watch: The Mesmerizing Timelapse of Machine Embroidery

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Watching timelapse videos of embroidered designs come to life is almost as fun as learning how to do it yourself!

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Watch: Designing a One-of-a-Kind Patch as a Contest Prize

Watch: Designing a One-of-a-Kind Patch as a Contest Prize

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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When we decided to run a fun holiday contest, I jumped at the opportunity to grow my skills and volunteered to make a patch for the winner.

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Meredith Woolnough’s Unique Machine Embroidered Art Process

Meredith Woolnough’s Unique Machine Embroidered Art Process

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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Artist Meredith Woolnough shares the process that she uses to create her unbelievable pieces of embroidery based on specimens from the natural world in a wonderful series of photos.

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