Star Wars fans will have no trouble recognizing this character crocheted by Alison of Crafty is Cool. Salacious Crumb was Jabba the Hutt’s … sidekick? Court Jester? Pet? He’s one of those so-ugly-he’s-cute characters, and Allison’s stitches capture him perfectly. He almost looks life-sized, and he’s even posable. Amazing. He’s headed off to Florida for the Bear and Bird Gallery’s Stitch Wars Strikes Back show — via CRAFT
Meet one of the toughest octo-plushies on the block!
I’ve had tons of requests for this little guy! Here’s the first of what’s sure to be a long line of punk plushies. He’s made of red felt and a super styling black felt mohawk.
His body has been carefully machine stitched, hand-sewn, and he comes with an official Jayne Danger hang tag. This rockin’ little dude measures about 4.5″ tall and 4″ wide — via Etsy
Jenny Hoople of Authentic Arts shares some excellent tips and tricks for drilling natural stone for jewellery-making over on papernstitch. Her information is extensive and the post is a great resource for anyone wanting to practice using natural materials in jewellery — via CRAFT
I don’t know anyone who’s a crafter who doesn’t also have at least a little bit of a button obsession. So, this tutorial for making your own skrink plastic buttons from scissorspaperwok is probably going to make you just as excited as it made me. Hello, fancy home made buttons — via CRAFT
UK-based textile designer Claire-Anne O’Brien loves playing with the textural elements of knitting stitches. Here, she’s used a combination of hand and machine knitting to create dramatically oversized patterns as upholstery.
On her website, you can also see interesting examples of her Modular Stitch concept, which plays on the most basic element of knitting — the loop — via CRAFT
These awesome TARDIS socks from Anna Richardson on Ravelry are sleek and cool and a subtle way to show your Dr Who devotion.
Inspired by Dr Who, these knee-high socks are from another Time and Dimension entirely. Featuring a cable and TARDIS pattern with expanded calf with the initials
DWworked in, these socks are constructed toe-up using easy to follow charts with additional written instructions
Nice! — via CRAFT
I’ll admit it: I’m a confirmed hooker. I have an embarrassing number crochet projects running amok in my apartment, and a yarn stash that is threatening to break free from its box at any moment. So, of course, I was absolutely delighted to see this tutorial for Granny Square Cookies from Sugar & Meringue. There’s just something so right about crocheted goodness in cookie form — via CRAFT
If you’ve always wanted to play angry birds in real life, just get a sling shot and then crochet some birds and pigs like Flickr user deadcraft did — via Neatorama
I’ve always had a thing for gerbera daisies, and made sure there were plenty at our wedding. If only I could knit, I’d whip up bunches of them using this free pattern from ODDknit — via CRAFT
Don’t Wake Me Lucifer! / 83″ x 95″ / 2010 Hand-made Quilt, Heavy Metal T-Shirts, Fabric, Batting, Thread
Ben Venom might be handy with a sewing machine and embroidery floss, but that doesn’t mean he’s not capital-H Hardcore. Venom’s quilts are made from vintage metal band shirts. Why? Because it’s brutaaaaal. The artist’s statement on Venom’s site describes his work as a collision of Iron Maiden Metal ballads with the outrageous stage antics of Ozzy Osbourne
. Check out more of his work on his site, or at the BAN6: Visual Arts Exhibition, Group Show at the YBCA Gallery in San Francisco — via Neatorama
Instructables user, Kaisei13, made this embraceable Alien Facehugger Pillow Pet for her daughter.
My daughter is obsessed with the AvP game. She has beat it at least 20 times and loves to run around the house hissing and trying to run up walls like a Xenomorph. So for her 8th birthday I made her a plush Alien, and that lead to the idea for a facehugger pillow pet. But to make it a little more unique I added a egg shaped sleeping bag that could be rolled up and put in the tail.
Not bad for a human — via CRAFT
This patchwork puzzle ball from Thimble would be a great way to use up scraps of fabric and would make a sweet gift for a baby, or as Laura mentions, is just a fun object to have on the shelf — via CRAFT
When you have goodies which need to be hidden and locked away, what better than a squid to protect your stash?
There is no lock to pick nor code to break. Instead, this box uses a strong magnet (included) to release an internal latch, opening the box for only those who know the secret. Instructions on how to use the key are included with the box. Made with walnut and a shimmering figured maple, this box will look beautiful on any shelf or desk — via Etsy
Here’s something different for the folks who want an octopus a little smaller than my other octopod. Crafted with the same detail and finesse is this fine little specimen tightly gripping a little marble I’ve made to look like a polished stone — via Etsy
Craftster user TroubleT made this wonderful Father’s Day gift for her husband, a Portal fan. They’re a rather clever and appropriate use for embroidery hoops, don’t you think? — via Neatorama
It’s hard to deny the cuteness of a raccoon, so I’m loving these little guys. Disney of Ruffles and Stuff shares a pattern and tutorial for making these cute raccoon softies — via CRAFT
Give your area rug a makeover with this project by Sean from MAKE on MAKE: Projects.
I saw an expensive designer
labyrinthcarpet like this in a catalogue years ago, and wondered at the time if I could recreate the effect on the cheap by taking electric hair clippers to a piece of ordinary deep pile carpet. Long story short: It works!
— via CRAFT
Lieve Jerger creates intricate lace pieces using copper wires. I’m enjoying the look of this swan with the twilight sky behind it on this lovely Friday afternoon — via CRAFT
I love this tip for oxidizing sterling silver with hard-boiled eggs from Pascale at Between the Lines! It couldn’t be easier and is quick, non-toxic, and the final result looks lovely — via CRAFT
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