Madrigal Embroidery’s Embellished Ties
Madrigal Embroidery embellishes ties, jackets, and other things with scenes inspired by local San Francisco settings, like telephone poles and MUNI lines.I love the colors and abstract patterns.
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Etsy Video: Enhabiten
I love the Handmade Portraits series of videos at Etsy. New up this time is an inside look at Enhabiten, aka Liane Tyrell, who makes housewares from vintage and earth-friendly textiles.
Furniture from Recycled Wine Barrels
Sean @ MAKE points us to this handmade furniture by Etsy seller Stil Novo Design, constructed from reclaimed wine barrel staves.
Crafty Tree Trimmings E-Book Discount
Last month, I shared news about the Crafty Tree Trimmings E-Book with six ornament projects from some of the best known (and admired) crafters around. I’ve had fun following the various crafters as they have set out to make each other’s ornaments from the book. Patricia Zapata shared her version of Betz White’s felt gingerbread […]
“Loved to Death” Taxidermy Jewelry
This cute little guy died of natural causes. I’d wager this macabre bird head pendant necklace would make it appear as though a sweet bird is growing from the wearer’s chest. $350 on Etsy. [Thanks, Moxie!] More: Lisa Black’s Steampunk Taxidermy Electronic Taxidermy Exhibit Squirrel Feet Earrings Roadkill Jewelry: The Art of April Hale Cat […]
Downloadable Felt Toadstool Ornament Pattern
These adorable little felt toadstools are a free pattern excerpt from the new digital book, Fa La La La Felt, from Lark Books. The book has more than 45 felt projects for the holiday, including more ornaments, stockings and decor, and is available for purchase through Zinio. [via The Long Thread]
Handmade Nation Now Available on DVD
For anyone who hasn’t been lucky enough to attend a screening of the indie craft movement documentary, Handmade Nation, you can now purchase a copy of the film on DVD. The DVDs are available through Buy Olympia, which also happens to be one of the businesses profiled in the film. [via Sublime Stitching]
