Artist Lauren Ryan managed to make this unbelievably realistic sculptures of animals from nothing but pipe cleaners!
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Posted by Andrew Salomone | Sunday May 19th, 2013 5:00 PM
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Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week:
Bobbin Lace Walkthrough, Part Three, by gotthebutton
Patchwork Pal, by Jennibellie
Candy Cane Handspun Fine merino Yarn, by TextileArtsandCrafts
Vinyl Lightning, by SOMETHiNG MONUMENTAL
Little Goose, by carriestrine
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Sunday May 19th, 2013 12:00 PM
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Ramekon O’Arwisters and a Crochet Jam participant have a laugh while working on the tapestry.
Yesterday at Maker Faire Bay Area in the Textile Talk Lounge, artist Ramekon O’Arwisters gave a compelling talk on his social and artistic project, called Crochet Jam. Ramekon goes out into the community and teaches people how to crochet, and then lets them loose to work on a collaborative tapestry. He only instructs how to do the crocheting — not how the piece should look. “Play is the foundation of creativity,” he says. As a result of this freeform approach, it is a beautiful and interesting object, with rows perpendicular to each other, long skinny bits rambling off the edges, and fabrics of every shade, pattern, and texture.
Growing up in North Carolina, Ramekon used to help his mom and grandma make quilts. A few years ago, a friend taught him how to crochet, and it reminded him of those happy times. He decided to start a project that would enable groups of people to collectively work on a piece of art, with a focus on relaxation and human connection. Far from a gallery piece that is static and distanced from the viewer, Crochet Jam tapestries have been displayed in galleries, but once the show is over, Ramekon takes them down and brings them back to more Crochet Jams, to grow and evolve. Participants have the opportunity to become a part of the art that inspired them.
“The social practice of uniting communities — that’s the art. This [the tapestry] is just a symbol of that.”
Details from Ramekon O’Arwister’s community-created crocheted rag tapestries. The largest piece measures 82″ x 82″.
Posted by Laura Cochrane | Sunday May 19th, 2013 10:53 AM
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Make fancy crowns and tiaras that are perfect for kids parties and playing dress-up with this lace crown tutorial from Morena’s Corner!
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Saturday May 18th, 2013 4:00 PM
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Make your little lady a cute Mini Boden-inspired top with this polka dot pillowcase tank tutorial from Cherie at You and Mie!
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Saturday May 18th, 2013 9:00 AM
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Make a set of eye-catching containers with this cool rope coil vessels tutorial from Lisa at The Red Thread!
[Via CraftGawker]
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 17th, 2013 3:00 PM
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Make a bold statement with one simple stitch: dress up a plain tote bag with this geometric pattern embroidery tutorial from Fabric Paper Glue.
[Via One Pretty Thing]
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 17th, 2013 12:00 PM
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Have quilt blocks dancing through your dreams, but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this tutorial for making your own striking yet simple four square quilt from Molly’s Sketchbook on the Purl Bee.
Such simple shapes, but so much opportunity to play with color! This project would be perfect for first-time quilters.
Ready to get stitching? Head over to the Purl Bee to see the full how-to.
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 17th, 2013 11:00 AM
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Create your own beautiful wooden jewelry with this simple wooden ring tutorial from Caitlin at The Merrythought.
Ready to make rings of your own? Break out the power tools and head over to The Merrythought to see the full how-to!
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Friday May 17th, 2013 9:00 AM
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Artist Enno de Kroon uses egg cartons as a canvas for his playful paintings, which he called “eggcubism.”
Posted by Andrew Salomone | Friday May 17th, 2013 7:00 AM
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I’ve been eyeing gorgeous spool quilt blocks for weeks, so this thread spools plastic canvas needlepoint ornament from Janet M. Perry at Nuts About Needlepoint caught my eye immediately. Love it? Follow the link for the free pattern and the full how-to!
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Thursday May 16th, 2013 3:00 PM
Keep your scissors, blades, and other crafty sharps orderly and secure with this smart, funky cardboard office supply organizer project from The Cardboard Collective.
Can you tell I’m on an organizing bend? Why shouldn’t MOM get a cardboard thing-a-ma-jig every now and then?
Well, here’s my newest treasure – a place to stick some of the sharp pointy tools I use so I can keep them away from little, “I know what scissors can do” hands.
Head over to The Cardboard Collective to see how it’s done!
[Via Sulia]
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | Thursday May 16th, 2013 12:00 PM
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