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Action Pack: The Great Outdoors {Coming soon}

Issue 4 of our printable e-magazine for kids is coming soon. Action Pack: A mini-mag for kids who want to do stuff! is all about kids and is for kids. It is full of projects specifically for kids – with super detailed instructions and no advertising you can be sure for great value. It is [...]

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How-To: Amigurumi Link, from Legend of Zelda

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This adorable amigurumi version of Link from the Legend of Zelda video games is a collaborative effort. First came this pattern for Link, which was written by Becchin, a Japanese amigurimi artist. It was then translated to English by Tanoshimou.

Then, Stephanie at All About Ami found the pattern and designed a Hyrulian shield and sword to go with it. (For anyone unfamiliar with the game franchise, Hyrule is Link's homeland, and the sword and shield figure prominently in his many quests.)

...Those who are familiar with the games are likely jumping up and down right now. I know I am!

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May Birthday Giveaway: a CSA share from Juniper Moon Farm

What?s going on here? My site started ten years ago this month and to celebrate I?m giving away something each weekday. Because I like you. Today I'm thrilled to say that Juniper Moon Farm [1] has offered a Yarn CSA [2] for one lucky reader, the 2012 Spring Shearing worth $175 (that's some serious yarn). The Yarn CSA works like a farm CSA but instead you get a yield of the scrumptious yarn that is produced from the sheep and goats they lovingly raise. Juniper Moon Farm is amazing run by a small group of people who are dedicated to what they do and are fantastic about sharing what is going on with share holders, visitors, and readers of their blog. The farm was started by Susan, whom I've followed since she started (back then it was the Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm, which you might remember if you've been reading my site long enough) and I'm astounded and so pleased to watch how it's grown. If you're not already I encourage you to read the blog [3], follow along as lambs are born in the spring on the LambCams [4], see what the farm dogs [5] are up to, you can attend shearing day [6] and even stay at the farm [7] for a week or long weekend. It's really amazing to watch the farm work all year and then find yarn at your door that reflects all of the care and attention that they put into it. I just want to hug the whole farm. The blog isn't just about the farm, I've loved all the Probably Something You Would Like [8] links posts, her recent pictures from Preakness [9], her famous world's greatest granola recipe [10] and how she went paper towel free on the whole farm [11] (it involves making a lot of your own cloth napkins [12], enough so you always have plenty of clean ones). Would you like to win this amazing Yarn CSA? If so please leave a comment with this entry and let me know the following: Have you ever spent time on a farm? I spent a few summers on my uncle's farm in Oklahoma, he had cattle, two greyhounds, a small lake with a rope swing, a tiny farmhouse and bales of hay that seemed to be piled taller than the house itself. I loved it there. Ok, you've got until Tuesday, May 24th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [13] applies, good luck! Closed, thanks so much for entering! [1] http://www.fiberfarm.com [2] http://www.fiberfarm.com/yarn-csa [3] http://www.fiberfarm.com/blog [4] http://www.fiberfarm.com/lambcam [5] http://www.fiberfarm.com/about/farm-dogs [6] http://www.fiberfarm.com/spring-shearing-celebration [7] http://www.fiberfarm.com/farm-stays [8] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2011/05/probably-something-you-would-like-70 [9] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2011/05/the-136th-preakness [10] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2009/07/terribly-inconvenient-granola [11] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2010/07/going-paper-towel-free [12] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2010/06/farm-update-3 [13] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/

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giveaway: Modern Log Cabin Quilting

I'm so pleased to be showing you Susan Beal's latest book, Modern Log Cabin Quilting [1], and offering a sweet giveaway today. You can read why Susan loves log cabin quilting [2] and view projects from the book made by others at the Flickr group [3]. This book introduces you to log cabin quilts, gives you all the information you need to sew your own, including tools and techniques, and offers a range of projects. This is the Bright Furrows quilt, I like the cheerful colors. There are a whole range of quilts using both huge blocks and lots of small ones. There are a number of special quilt projects including a t-shirt quilt to save those worn out shirts that hold memories, an Anniversary quilt and the cozy Winter Woolens quilt. Above is the Northwest Modern quilt, I like how it's random. There is also a whole section on household items like tea towls, aprons, pillow cases and a pincushion. I like the Red Cross bag which uses both corduroy and cotton fabrics. There are a nuber of bags, including a super simple drawstring bag, a zipper pouch, and a market tote. (A way to use up your fabric stash and make gifts at the same time!) This Charming Camera Case is easy (and uses some stealth velcro). I'm thoroughly charmed by the quilts and projects in this book, they are fresh and inspiring. So I'm very happy to have both a copy of the book and a fabric kit to give away. If you'd like to enter please leave a comment with this post, and if you'd like please do take the time to share any quilting projects (or disasters) you've undertaken. I'll go first: I've never quilted anything! Clearly I will have to change that very soon. You have until noon Pacific time on Thursday, April 7th to enter. The usual fine print [4] applies. Good luck! The winner as chosen by the Random Number Generator is #45, Emily. Congrats! And thanks to everybody for entering! [1] http://modernlogcabinquilting.wordpress.com/ [2] http://crafternews.crownpublishing.com/2011/03/07/guest-post-why-i-love-log-c... [3] http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernlogcabinquilting/ [4] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/

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How-To: Get Started with Make: Projects

Matt Richardson made this excellent video to show you how easy it is to get started using and contributing to Make: Projects.

For those of you eager to boast about your maker prowess, but haven't yet tried Make: Projects, I encourage you to take a look at this video to introduce you to what the site is all about and how it works. Make: Projects is a constantly growing cookbook for makers, so even if you're only looking for inspiration for your next project, there's a trove of ideas there. Some of my favorites include the wildly popular Doorstop Stash and the Mini Fume Extractor. Don't let your creations just sit in your workshop or basement, share them with your fellow makers on Make: Projects!

Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, or watch it on YouTube and Vimeo.

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Geek Crafts: Geeky Costumes Roundup

CRAFT: Geek Crafts

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I've done my fair share of costume-making over the years, everything from Little Red Riding Hood to the Big Bad Wolf, Elton John to Harry Potter, R2-D2 to The Spy Who Loved His Mommy. And when I run through my repertoire, a decidedly geeky thread shines through. Geek costumes are more interesting, cooler, and just plain fun. So have you gotten your geeky duds on lately?

Here's a handy roundup of some of the geekiest costumes we've featured over the past few years.

One of our more popular posts last year was Goli's discovery of a Banksy Flower Thrower costume:

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Of course, there's a plethora of Star Wars inspired costumes, for humans and pets, including:

Susan Beal's amazing Yoda costume...

Natalie Zee Drieu's Ewok costume for her little Lulu:
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