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 Finds to … [Read more...]
Beasties by Diana Schoenbrun: Dork Review
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 … [Read more...]
Free Fuzzy Rubik’s Cube Pattern
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 … [Read more...]
Free Super Mario Mushroom Cushion Pattern
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
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...]
Bazinga! It’s the best of the craft blogs
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...]
Angry Birds Plush Toy Pattern
Did you know that over 12 million copies of the supremely addictive Angry Birds game have been downloaded? Fancy playing a game of Angry Birds in real life*? Then why not whip yourself up your very own Angry Bird plush toy with this pattern and tutorial from Obsessively Stitching. Just like the … [Read more...]
Free mini Mario Mushroom & Invincibility Star amigurumi patterns
Earlier this week I gave you a roundup of some of the best Christmas decorations for geeks. However, as wonderful as they all are, it can't be denied that us crafty types can never resist the opportunity to do it ourselves! So I give you, not one, but two free patterns to get you crafting up a storm … [Read more...]
Etsy Finds: Mmmmm Brains
This Etsy Finds is inspired, unsurprisingly, by The Walking Dead. I have watched the first few episodes and have to say I'm not entirely hooked yet but, in fairness, bearing in mind my preference for the eroticism of vampires over the bleak apocalyptic preserve of the zombies, it was always going to … [Read more...]
The best Christmas decorations for geeks
It can't have failed to escape your notice that Christmas is now well and truly on its way. Not only are people roaming the streets with mugs of mulled wine and German sausages in hand, but the Coca-Cola advert is back on our screens which is a surefire way to tell the holiday season will shortly be … [Read more...]
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