Creation Station: La Quinta's MakerSpace

By Michele McNeilly   With the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been cases of fear, isolation and devastation that we watch every night on the news.  But out of this pandemic we have seen stories of courage, strength and generosity that have emerged from all points around the world.  We see our First Responders and Medical Professionals battling everyday to help those affected by this virus, risking their personal health to help others get better, to live and to thrive.  Our essential workers in the food and grocery industry work their day to day jobs stocking shelves, getting food to our families to make sure no one is left in hunger.  But this is also a time for Makers to offer their aide in the battle.   In the last few weeks there has been a global effort for anyone with a sewing machine or 3D printer to offer their services for local hospitals and healthcare facilities by making essential personal protective equipment (PPE). PPEs are clothing, ...

Hey makers! If you haven't seen our second Maker Craft Live, you can check it out now at  this link . In it, our technician Ronni shows you how to sew your very own protective face mask! This mask isn't 100% protection against viruses and disease, but it is a good tool to help limit the particles you breathe in, and also limit face touching. As long as you have a sewing machine and some scrap fabric at home, it can be very easy to make! For this project, you'll need: A sewing machine, or needle and thread  Fabric (preferably non-stretch tightly-woven cotton, and flannel. You'll need at least two layers, but if you're using a looser-weave fabric, three or more is preferred. Just make sure you can breathe through it all!) A 4-inch posable wire (pipe cleaner, floral wire, jewelry wire, or armature wire all work) Elastic or ribbon (elastic will fit more tightly and not slip off - ribbon will sanitize better in the laundry) The pattern piece for this proje...