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November 6, 2007

Amigurumi Eel

Snuffykin on LJ has a crochet pattern for this cute amigurumi eel. Yay for sea creatures! [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 6, 2007 12:23 PM
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They're alive!! The softies from the Softies book come to life with the amazing stop-motion animation by Andrew Moran with Christina Loff from Chronicle Books. I love seeing all the little characters and of course, spotting the new issue of CRAFT: 05!

All the softies finalists are announced for the Holiday Softie Awards! Check them out here and vote for you favorites! - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 6, 2007 10:00 AM
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November 5, 2007

Luv-able and Hug-able Opens November 8

There are plush shows popping up everywhere these days, and Luv-able and Hug-able at Gallery Hanahou in NYC looks like it's going to be one of the best! 29 creative plush artists from all over the globe will "stuff Gallery Hanahou full of the cutest, fuzziest, and strangest gifts around". Artists include Betz White, Christina Gordon (Jam Fancy), Kup Kup Land, Angel Oloshove (Junie Moon), Heidi Kenney, Lizette Greco, littleoddforest and many more. Link.

Luv-able and Hug-able
November 8-December 21 2007
OPENING RECEPTION: November 8, 6-9pm
@ Gallery Hanahou
611 Broadway, Suite 730
New York, NY 10012

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 5, 2007 05:00 PM
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November 2, 2007

Plush Guts

I Heart Guts makes this line of plushie organs for your kids, yourself and everyone on your holiday list. They could also make for a fun and interesting re-craft. My favorite is the kidney. - [via] Link.

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 2, 2007 04:00 PM
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Handmade Analog Pac Gentleman

Doktor A, an artist and sculptor, has handcrafted this Pac Man game, the Pac Gentleman. He writes:

When this game was first released in 1880 it was so hugely popular in taverns and inns that the bank of England was forced to mint more threepenny bits to keep up with demand. The game was created by messrs Nam & Nam and Co. as a novelty pastime for the masses. Outdoing the previous top public house game of Shove Ha'penny.

I love the mustaches on the ghosts. - [via] Link.

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 2, 2007 02:00 PM
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Knitted Heroes and Villains

Carol Meldrum's new book, Knitted Icons, includes patterns for knitted versions of famous people from Che Guevara to Elvis Presley. Knitted Borat and Amy Winehouse are pictured above. The book includes a photograph of every finished doll and a brief biography of the icon. [via] Link.

Correction Nov 16: The pictures above are actually readers' submissions to the Daily Mail in response to a feature about the book Knitted Heroes. Sorry for the confusion. The Knitted Heroes book features the following celebrities:

Marilyn Monroe Bruce Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Jackie O, Che Guevara, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Einstein, Cher, James Dean, Muhammad Ali, King Kong, Godzilla, Madonna, Andy Warhol, Chairman Mao, The Beatles, Charlie Chaplin, Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth II, Bob Marley, Audrey Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Mr T, Ziggy Stardust, and Elvis

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Nov 2, 2007 07:00 AM
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November 1, 2007

Introducing BIG CRAFTIE!

photo by Scott Beale / Laughing Squid

I'd like to introduce Big Craftie, the supersized version of our magazine's mascot, as designed, sewn, and stuffed full o' love by Heidi Kenney of MyPaperCrane. He made his debut at Maker Faire in Austin this last October, but if you keep an eye out at various craft events throughout the holiday season, you may just get to meet Big Craftie in person! Link.

Related:
• Where's Craftie? - Link.
• Introducing Pink Craftie! - Link.
• Q+A with Craftie - Link.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 1, 2007 03:00 PM
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October 30, 2007

Frida Kahlo in the House

Elsita has posted another great project. She made this Frida Kahlo dollhouse for her daughter so that she would learn about the Mexican artist. Link.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Oct 30, 2007 07:00 AM
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October 29, 2007

Holiday Softie Awards

You have only 2 days left to enter the Holiday Softies awards! All entries must appear in the Holiday Softie Awards flickr group by midnight on Halloween, Oct. 31st EST. Here's one of my new favorites in the "Let it Snow" category - a winter Guggenheim by blueblythemonster. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 29, 2007 07:29 PM
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October 25, 2007

Octopus Muffler

Wow! Rem directs our attention to a Japanese site with magnificent wearable amigurumi creations. Look at this tentacle muffler scarf! I can feel my inner cephalopod undulating. Many other freeform creatures as well -Link.

Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 25, 2007 12:00 PM
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Breast Toy Ever

This Japanese plush breast toy has been making the Internet rounds for a few days, but it occurs to me that it is a perfect reason to mention that it is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. [via] Link.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Oct 25, 2007 09:00 AM
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October 23, 2007

Plush You 2008

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The Plush You! 2007 show just opened in Seattle (you can read a great recap by Kayte on Adorn's blog), but planning has already gotten underway for Plush You 2008. The good news here? There will be 2 Plush You shows, one in Seattle and one right here in my hometown of San Francisco at the Double Punch Gallery! Yay! If you are interested in applying, you can find out how to do this at the Plush You blog. Also, leave a comment over there by the end of Oct and get a chance to win a free Plush You book! She'll draw one winner on Nov. 1st. Link.

Related:
Not Martha interviews Kristen of Plush You on Design Sponge - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 23, 2007 12:10 PM
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Knit Treehugger Pattern

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Knit up this cute little Treehugger by Mashpit Knits. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Oct 23, 2007 06:00 AM
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October 20, 2007

Owl Amigurumi Class Tomorrow

Narumi Ogawa let us know that she is having an Amigurumi class tomorrow at The Little Knittery from 1 to 4 pm. She is teaching the Owl, which is perfect for Halloween. The class includes owl eyes, pipe cleaner (for the beak), stuffing, and owl pattern. The Owl pattern is exclusive to the class and not included in her new crochet book, Mr. Funky Super Crochet Wonderful. Link.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Oct 20, 2007 07:00 AM
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October 16, 2007

Halloween Masks and Treat Sacks

The folks at PuchiCollective have some great new downloads to help get your Blythe doll ready for Halloween: paper masks and miniature treat sacks! Link.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Oct 16, 2007 04:30 PM
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