The State of Craft book review
Posted by Dork Adore on December 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment
I’m a huge fan of the home-made gift at Christmas. For Christmasses past I’ve received hand-knitted mittens, homemade plum chutney and wallets with Manga characters stitched on.
Meanwhile, I’ve inflicted on loved ones gifts such as garishly striped scarves, a tie – covered in sequins and the word “DAD” in felt appliqué – and C90s with painstakingly detailed inlays.
As the last order-in-time-for-Christmas dates approach in shopping sites, I’d much rather spend a day cosy indoors hand-making presents for the geeks in my life than face the horror of Christmas shopping on a real-life high street.
New book The State Of Craft (edited by Victoria Woodcock, Cicada Books) offers plenty of inspiration for presents.
Five Halloween Horrors from Etsy
Posted by Emma Cossey on October 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
In just a few short days, the streets will be filled with kids dressed up in hooded outfits, knocking on the doors of frightened old ladies and demanding free stuff. Nope, not a replay of the summer riots: Halloween. Halloween is a time the Etsy community warms to immensely, flexing those crafting... Read More »
Handmade Neil Gaiman Doll
Posted by Michelle on May 27, 2011 · 1 Comment
How freakin’ awesome is this handmade Neil Gaiman doll? He was made by blogger Meridian Ariel who creates all manner of weird and wonderful dolls and monsters, some of which are available to buy from her Etsy shop. If only all geeky literary crushes resulted in such wonderful creations. I... Read More »
Etsy Finds: Prim and Plush amigurumi molecules
Posted by Michelle on April 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This is an Etsy Finds with a twist as it is dedicated in its entirety to a single Etsy store. Prim and Plush have brought together science and craft in perfect harmony with their rather wonderful amigurumi molecules. Let me introduce you to Mr Ethanol, or CH3CH3OH as he is known to his scientifically... Read More »
Etsy Finds: The Big Bang Theory
Posted by Michelle on March 15, 2011 · 2 Comments
In celebration of the fact that I finally learnt all the words to the theme tune (I am shamefaced to admit ‘Maths, Science, History…’ had me stumped) and because I have a whole lot of love for those lovely geek boys from The Big Bang Theory, I have decided to dedicate an entire Etsy... Read More »
Beasties by Diana Schoenbrun: Dork Review
Posted by Michelle on March 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Always wanted a zombie, werewolf or yeti to pet and call your own? Well then you need to get your mitts on the new craft book Beasties: How to Make 22 Mischievous Monsters That Go Bump in the Night by Diana Schoenbrun, and you can create your very own menagerie of magically mythical creatures. ‘It’s... Read More »
Free Fuzzy Rubik’s Cube Pattern
Posted by Michelle on January 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
As a child of the 80s I was obviously fairly obsessed with the Rubik’s Cube for a small period of my life, despite never managing to complete it without resorting to cheatery. So I was delighted to stumble across this free pattern for making your very own fuzzy Rubiks Cube on Obsessively Stitching. Unfortunately,... Read More »
Free Super Mario Mushroom Cushion Pattern
Posted by Michelle on January 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment
I have mentioned previously how well old school computer games lend themselves to cross stitching but that’s by no means the old craft that works well. This free Super Mario Mushroom cushion cover pattern by the plaid scottie is a fine example of how good old patchwork techniques can be used to... Read More »
Free Harry Potter doll pattern
Posted by Michelle on December 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Want to make you very own Harry Potter doll? Well now you can thanks to the legendary plush maker Heidi Kenny of My Paper Crane who has shared the pattern for the doll she made for her mega Harry Potter fan son. Read More » Pin itAKPC_IDS += "6014,"; Read More →
Bazinga! It’s the best of the craft blogs
Posted by Michelle on December 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Another week, another round up of the very best geeky crafts to be found in the blogosphere, and I can tell you it’s all getting a bit stitchy this festive season! Read More » Pin itAKPC_IDS += "5781,"; Read More →
