Jar Jar Binks draws strong reactions of love and hate from Star Wars fans. This project from our pal, Bonnie Burton, should satisfy both sides of the Jar Jar debate. Whether you love or hate Jar Jar Binks, there’s no denying that he’s one klutzy Gungan. Here’s a project that lets you make both good […]
Geek Crafts points us to this awesome set of crocheted gamer pot holders that were submitted by reader, Alea, who commissioned her mom to make them. High five, mom! Related: Crochet Spock Pot Holder Crochet Star Trek Pot Holders “You Complete Me” Tetris Cross-Stitch Tetris Baby Blanket Tetris Quilt Needlepoint Tetris Fridge Magnets
Space stitchery has a special place in my heart, so I was thrilled when Hannah shared the work of artist Marta Brysha with me this morning. Marta works in a gorgeous studio in the central highlands of Tasmania and uses stunning hand dyed threads and fabrics to create her embroideries depicting nebulae, galaxies and other […]
I love the tiny details on this hand-stitched TARDIS from Slair’s Lair. She shares pictures of the project in progress over on her blog. Each tiny little panel was whipstitched on, and she made a cardboard insert so it would keep its shape. Related: TARDIS iPhone Case Cross-Stitch Pattern TARDIS Cat Fort Lego TARDIS TARDIS […]
I think this crochet Spock potholder, by Flickr user kailand, could be the catalyst for an amazing geek-themed kitchen. Maybe a pair of matching oven mitts sewn into the shape of a Vulcan salute? [via Geek Crafts] Related: How-To: Crochet Spock Ears How-To: Knit Star Trek Potholders Spock Quilt Spock Seed Bead Art
On the heels of yesterday’s comic book love, you’ll enjoy this series of vintage photographs that have been transformed into portraits of superheroes by artist Alex Gross. [via Junk Culture]
I’ve been drooling over this massive collection of comic book covers that are part of the “Proof of Heroes” exhibit at Bear and Bird gallery in Florida. “Proof of Heroes” is a gallery exhibition featuring nearly 300 comic book cover printer’s proofs, spanning a decade (1964-1974) of Julius Schwartz’ 42 year run as Editor at […]
