guess it's been awhile; let's catch up on the latest in unusual crafting!
first off, we have this knitted green eggs and ham by Craftster member The Izz:
etsy seller LEEMESZAROS specializes in handmade merit badges for adults! whether they "quit cold turkey" or "have a bun in the oven", show your appreciation for that special someone's accomplishments!
RE: my previous post about weird plushes, looks like we can add a couple more to the list.
Roadkill Toys has a new line of squished critters that come with removable dismboweled guts... and their very own death certificate?!?
Is there ANYTHING that hasn't been made into plush toys? based on the following, I would say no:
first off, we have a line of stuffed viruses, bacteria and other microscopic friends from giantmicrobes.com:
UK company Rockett St. George designed this awesome Skullduggery line of ironing board covers. Skulls, spiderwebs, pirates and more are available in 3 sizes.
Arpilleras are intricately detailed, hand appliqued tapestries made by women in Lima, Peru. They depict colorful scenes of country and village life, with plenty of flowers, crops, animals, and people in 3-D.
Just when I think I've seen it all, I get proven wrong again. Catherine McEver has created some embroidery that looks good enough to eat, and will floss your teeth to boot!
Hungry for more? Click HERE!
Chinese embroiderer Gao Baoying does amazing stitch work...WITH HER FEET!! (I want to see her THREAD A NEEDLE with them!)
more amazing photos HERE!
when you just have to match that thread exactly to the fabric, look no further than this thread-dying sewing machine! guess that's another set of ink cartridges we'll need to buy....
more info HERE
sewscary.com has some great spooky, goth-inspired handmade items for sale!
don't miss the coffin quilt under CUSTOM
Artist Patricia Waller makes some of the most outrageous crafts you'll ever see! from conjoined twin teddy bears to dead animals and grisly accidents, these are not for weak stomachs- so look at your own risk!
click HERE if you dare!
Filmmaker and crafter Holly Klein produced this super cute animated video, Maggie and Mildred. All of the backgrounds and characters were cross stitched by hand, then scanned into a computer and animated.
view it HERE
the book Switch Craft has instructions for 20 hi-tech projects, from a purse that lights up with your message to a tote bag with speakers and a wi-fi detecting laptop bag.
available on AMAZON
SUPERBUZZY is one-stop shopping for real Japanese fabrics, craft books & supplies! HAI!
http://www.superbuzzy.com/
I'm so glad I live in an age where there can be a sewing machine called- are you ready for this?- the THREADBANGER. I need one just for the name alone.
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/8942/threadbanger-janome-sewing-machines
