We're off to watch the Olympics today so we asked sweary Crass Stitch founder, Kat, to write up her own blurb. It'll be fine; it's not like she's not going to swear or anything, right? *Gulp* What do you f@*%ing want? These are the first words you see when you enter Crass-Stitch Crafts Folksy … [Read more...]
Urban Cross Stitch: Sew a Space Invaders sampler
Cross stitch, graffiti and retro computer games may not seem like an obvious combination, but your needle and thread could now earn you some serious street cred. A far cry from the floral montages and woodland scenes often associated with cross stitching, the feisty kits at Urban Cross Stitch … [Read more...]
Sew Nerdy: A geek craft extravaganza
If you're lucky enough to be over in Florida at the moment, you might like to pop over to the Sew Nerdy art show at the Bear and Bird gallery, Lauderhill. There will be displays from Allison at Crafty is Cool, Heidi Kenney's "This American Life" Plush series as well as all manner of other … [Read more...]
Get stitchy with your iPhone case
When I first went over to the dark side and took ownership of an iPhone, I began a desperate hunt to track down one of the cross-stitch cases I'd seen bandied around by all my craftin' pals over the pond. (Image credit: The Zen of Making) Back in those heady days it wasn't that easy to find them … [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...]
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...]
Scott Pilgrim: Knives Chau and Ramona Flowers X-Stitch
Scott Pilgrim, everyone's favourite happy-go-lucky 20-something comic book hero, will soon be with us again. The sixth and final book -- Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour -- is out on the 20th July. Meanwhile, Edgar Wright's movie -- Scott Pilgrim Vs The World -- will be released on 13th August. The … [Read more...]
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