Vibrating Pillow
By Annie Shao and Rachel McConnell There are pillows that look good, and there are pillows that feel good. For those inclined to add a little buzz to their home...
Posted by Annie Shao
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Thread Projects
Hotshot High-Tops
A friend once teased me about my addiction to knitting. He pointed out that I had knit practically an entire wardrobe for myself: sweaters, skirts, hats, mitts, gloves, scarves, bikinis,...
Posted by lindseymnorth
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Japanese Punk Shirt
Japan is known for its street fashion (popularized in the United States by Fruits magazine and Gwen Stefani’s entourage of Harajuku Girls). Street style is more than just a cute...
Posted by Diana Eng
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Pull-Tab Crochet
We started Escama (Portuguese for “fish scales”) three years ago after seeing the way Brazilian women incorporated used pull-tabs into their crocheting. We worked with two craft co-ops to design...
Posted by Designers of Escama
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Temari Wrap
Temari is an ancient Japanese folk art dating back more than 500 years. Temari means “hand” (te) “ball” (mari), relating to both making by and playing with the hands. Originally,...
Posted by Ginny Thompson
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Weekend Boho Sandals
These simple yet eye-catching sandals represent the marriage of uptown chic with downtown style. Called “weekend” sandals, they can be stitched one weekend, dropped at the cobbler on Monday, and...
Posted by Kristina Pinto
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Hawaiian Quilt
A Hawaiian quilt is one of Hawaii’s cherished heirlooms, passed down through generations of families to tell the story of the quilter, the designer, and the receiver. Traditional designs include...
Posted by Cissy Serrao
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Alarm Purse
By Norene Leddy with Ed Bringas and Johana Moscoso The Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your handbag. Tuck it away when you...
Posted by Norene Leddy
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Eyeglass Frame Repair
You’ve got some eyeglasses, plastic frames, broken. On the internet you found a repair place. In two weeks you can get them fixed. But what if you can’t wait? Follow...
Posted by Dmitri Monk
Basic Stilts
By Molly Graber and Chris Merrick Have you ever dreamed of being really tall? Walking on stilts is a fun and adventurous sport. But where are you going to get...
Posted by Molly Graber
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Macramé 101
Macramé has come a long way since the 1970s when plant hangers were all the rage. I recall how excited I was when a class was offered at our local...
Posted by Sherri Haab
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Rok-Bak Chair
Like origami, single-sheet plywood projects transform a standard plane into countless 3D objects. Generations of designers have worked within this form, laying out cleverly fitted pieces that make furniture and...
Posted by Larry Cotton
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