As you might have already figured out, I’m learning leather working as a new skill for my portfolio of capabilities. As it often goes, my kids come up with some great small projects, and this time is no exception. My son was spending time with me| Silfer Works
I’ve been very interested in learning leatherworking for years already, but never took the leap and actually started learning. I finally decided that I will take the plunge and ordered the basic tools that I thought I needed. I know from experience that I need a project to focus on if I want to learn...| Silfer Works
I was visiting my childhood home in Finland, and while I was sitting in the sauna I realised that my old sauna ladle was still there. It was made by me when I was around 10 years old, and it has been in my parents| Silfer Works
This lantern has mortise-and-tenon joinery, glass panels, and an inset door. The top is made of bent copper, and the case rests on a base that features a dovetail slide for the candle. In this article, Ellen Kaspern demonstrates each step of the building of this lantern, from case construction to installing the glass to cutting, bending, and installing the copper.| FineWoodworking
Did you know that over 85% of projects clock in under $100,000, often wrapping up in just a few weeks to a month? These small-scale endeavors, though modest in size, form the backbone of countless industries—yet their brevity and unique dynamics demand a tailored approach to project management. Standard methodologies, like those you’d stumble across... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
I have a tradition of creating useless Christmas gifts for my colleagues. The criteria is that it must be made by me and the more useless it is, the better. I think this year I have outdone myself... Let me present to you: the XMAS decoration!| Silfer Works
We are setting up a new On-Site IT support team at work, as apparently our support monkey was not doing good enough job. I decided that they need a proper sign for their desk which can show if they are in the office or not.| Silfer Works
My kids are still too young to handle a knife, so they can’t carve their own pumpkins. They first draw the design on the pumpkin before I carve it out. I always need remind them that the design doesn’t have to be perfect, and it might be that I can’t carve it out perfectly either....| Silfer Works
Both of my kids love to draw. The first thing that comes from their mouths when they get home is: “where do we have paper?”. We have piles of blank paper standing around everywhere, and if we don’t, it’ll be a bad day. I decided| Silfer Works
Find a variety of easy small projects for beginners including some free patterns, tutorials + resources for getting started quilting.| A Quilting Life
Right before my son was born around 8 years ago, my team at work gave me a huge stuffed monkey as a gift. It has followed me around the office ever since as my “replacement” when I’m not by my seat. Couple of weeks back| Silfer Works
Find all of the details on the Tulip & Vine Quilt and Projects with fabrics from the Laguna Sunrise collection by Sherri & Chelsi.| A Quilting Life
If we haven't met yet, I'm Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage, and I'm thrilled to give you a sneak peek at some of Lila Tueller's stunning| Riley Blake Designs