Antique Sock Knitting Machine in Action
Ansley of Blue Arts points us to this cool video on You Tube by pippienna using an antique sock knitting machine. You can also see part one here.
Vintage
Vintage Window Photo Display
Amber Moody of My Crafty Corner has a great project on taking a vintage window and creating a beautiful photo display from it. Link.
Mixing Old and New: Print Over Vintage Book Paper
Mixed Media Artist Sofia Barao new projects includes prints and drawings mixed with colage and new technologies. Here’s a beautiful piece printed over vintage book paper. [ via ] Link. Related: CRAFT Interview with Sofia Barao – Link.
iPod Case from Old 45″ Records
We’ve seen all the record vinyl crafts such as bowls, bags, or clocks but not this one! Treehugger’s found an iPod case made with old 45’s records, lined with cork and recycled felt with a clear protective plexiglass window. Link.
Paper Pursuits: Vintage Designer Patterns and Books
Paper Pursuits is a fashion and design collectables site and features some expecially beautiful vintage patterns and books from designers from the 50’s and 60’s. [ via ] Link.
Origami Idea Index Blank Sketchbook/Journal
benben says, “Books created from vintage index tab dividers. This one also uses a bit of origami paper for its cover. She has some others that are just the vintage dividers. The books also come with a set of insertable tabs to change depending on your mood! Lots of other neat books on her [ […]
1970 K-Tel Knitter Commercial
Watch this 1970’s commerical for a knitting/crochet instrument called the “K-Tel Knitter”. This does look kinda amazing, no? Looks like a fast way to knit too. Has anyone ever gotten one of these off ebay or played with one as a kid? If so, please post a comment! We’d love to know. (Note: Announcers voice […]
