Plush You Interview with Shawnimals
Kristen of Plush You talks with Shawnimals the maker of such cute toys that I adore when I go work at those craft fairs. Read the full interview here on Plush You. Link.
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Velvet Bristlebot Racing Snail
Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories writes: A few weeks ago we showed you how to build a BristleBot, a tiny vibrating robot (vibrobot) that is formed from the unlikely union of a toothbrush (with directional bristles) and a vibrating pager motor. Despite its simplicity, it drives like a drunken bat out of hell– propelled […]
Softies Traveling Trunk Show Winner!
Congratulations to Heidi Iverson who works at Knitterly in Petaluma, CA for winning the Softies Traveling Trunk Show! Heidi has been making softies for 4 years now and wanted the display to feel like a wonderland. Heidi says: I didn’t expect as many people to snatch things out of the window and then walk around […]
Mimi Kirchner Tattooed Doll
Design Sponge posted a round up of interesting fabric toys that included this tattooed doll by Mimi Kirchner. I can’t get a tattoo myself, but I could definitely get a tattooed doll. [via] Link.
Olive You – Knit Olives for Valentine’s Day
Mary Jane M. on Cut Out + Keep writes: My sweetheart isn’t the cupid and roses type. This wee olive-of-love suits him fine. Maybe an olive will charm your beloved too! To find out how to knit your “Olive You” jar, visit Cut Out + Keep. – Link.
Harriet the Sheep and Hayden the Haystack Pattern
Anna from Mochi Mochi Land just posted the pattern for Harriet the Sheep and Hayden the Haystack pattern. I don’t know what it is about that Hayden, but I really love that little haystack. Link.
Beaded Bot
From the CRAFT Flickr pool comes Cafe Fernando’s beaded robot plush. I love the mix of rough-looking wool fabric (which came from IKEA pillows) and shiny semi-precious beads from Grand Bazaar Istanbul). Such great detail work! More pix at the source. Link.
