The humble BBQ is an essential part of summertime fun. All season long they can be found at block parties, tailgating, camp-outs, and down by the river. A good BBQ will weather the outdoor elements year after year and still grill up a great dinner. Yet, with lots of use, the grimy inside and the […]
In this week’s CRAFT Video, Brookelynn and Nat took a trip to the San Francisco flower market, where Brookelynn points out several different great wedding bouquet flowers and gives expert tips on how to pick out the perfect flowers for the bride. Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, watch it on YouTube, Vimeo, or […]
At Maker Faire Bay Area 2010, Lion Brand Yarn brought their eight-foot argyle giraffe to liven up their booth in Expo Hall, where they were teaching knitting and crochet to eager attendees. Brookelynn Morris chatted with Liz and Zontee and got some more info on how this lovely soft sculpture came into being. Subscribe to […]
Paul Nosa uses a solar panel to power his sewing machine, which he uses to draw things from people’s imaginations. John Park caught up with him at Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 to ask him a few questions. Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, watch it on YouTube, Vimeo, or download the m4v video.
Today’s CRAFT Pattern is the Tiny Perching Pigeons by Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land. Knit up a bunch of these little birdies in no time! If you like this free pattern from Anna, check out more of her fantastic patterns available in the Mochimochi Shop. In addition to knitting patterns, she also has some adorable […]
Meredith Scheff shows off her LED compass skirt at Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 in this week’s CRAFT Video. Meredith sells a solderless “Star Board” soft circuit kit based on her sew-through circuits technique, which includes everything you need to get started on a project like this. Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, watch […]
Re-learn to tie your shoes! I just learned how to basket weave laces, and now no shoes are safe. For $2 and in 2 minutes you can add a totally new look to any pair of shoes. I’ve tried different lace combinations, and I think the best look comes from pairing a skinny lace with […]
