Felt Computer Mouse.

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Swiss Miss points us to this gorgeous prototype of a felt computer mouse from Joey Roth.

It adds such a wonderfully surprising tactile feel to the world of computers. Joey's plan is that it will be wireless and that you'll be able to put the entire mouse in the washing machine, if a cleaning becomes necessary. Talk about rethinking an existing product.
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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/felt_computer_mouse.html

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Maker Faire Craft Stage Schedule

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Here it is - our schedule for the Craft stage this weekend at Maker Faire! Make sure to check back to this schedule as we'll update with any news that comes our way. We've got a great lineup - can't wait to see you all this weekend if you're coming out to the faire.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/maker_faire_craft_stage_schedu.html

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May Birthday Giveaway: World of Geekcraft

[1] Today is a bit of synchronicity, my month of giveaways coincided with the blog book tour for World of Geekcraft [2], Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects. The author is Susan Beal, a super cool lady who writes for Craft, Stitch, ReadyMade, CraftStylish, Geekcrafts.com, has her own site at West Coast Crafty [3] and whose many books have appeared on my site before (most recently see Modern Log Cabin Quilting [4]). But more importantly she is one of those people whom I've known online (and in person) forever, very close to a decade. To learn more about the World of Geekcraft book check out the blog [5] and you can find PDF instructions and templates for the Pow! Zap! Magnets right here [6]. The book tour is headed over to House on Hill Road [7] and Public School [8] tomorrow, go and visit. If you'd like to win a copy of World of Geekcraft please leave a comment with this post. You've got until Friday, May 13th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [9] applies. If you'd like something to mention answer this question: What was your favorite geeky tv show or movie when you were a kid? Me? I'm gonna have to go with Buck Rogers. Alright, good luck! Closed! Thanks for entering! [1] http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,92... [2] http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,92... [3] http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/ [4] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/04/04/giveaway-modern-log-cabin-quilting/ [5] http://worldofgeekcraftbook.wordpress.com/ [6] http://www.chroniclebooks.com/powzap/powzaptemplate_download.pdf [7] http://www.houseonhillroad.com/ [8] http://gotopublicschool.com/ [9] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/

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Sally Cardigan KAL: The Steek!

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Now to the drama: the steek!

This time around, I got impatient and decided to work my reinforcement without blocking (I'd recommend blocking first - I felt much less confident working with the puckered fabric). I almost cut the steek without blocking as well. But I lost my nerve at the last second (or you could say I came to my senses) - and I'm glad I did, because the blocked fabric is so much more stable!

Here's my reinforced steek, ready to cut.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/sally_cardigan_kal_the_steek.html

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CRAFT Reader Survey: Please Share Your Thoughts?

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We know that our readers here at CRAFT are a diverse bunch. We know you like lots of different crafts, and we know you love to get inspired.

But we want to know even more about you! So we'd love it if you took a few minutes to complete our latest CRAFT Reader Survey. Your responses will help us give you more of what you'd like to see here - and less of what you'd rather not see.

Thank you! We really appreciate it.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/craft_reader_survey_please_sha.html

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How-To: Magnetic Pin Holder

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I've found that magnetic pin cushions are much handier than fabric ones, but they are usually big, bulky, plastic and unattractive. I love this brilliant idea from Skip to My Lou for transforming a beautiful dish into a magnetic pin holder!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/how-to_magnetic_pin_holder.html

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