Bamf! It’s Nightcrawler, one of my favourite X-Men. I even named one of my kitties after him! Cheryl is the creative genius behind this quilted mutant. She’s also made quilts featuring other geeky favourites, such as Wolverine, Yoda and Grumpy Cat. Her Flickr photostream is definitely worth a browse. Want to know something cool? I’ve … Continue reading Nightcrawler Quilt
Flipping though Physics World magazine , I turned a page and caught my breath; there was the tiniest picture of the most beautiful quilt. I still, several hours later, cannot quite find words with which to explain how awe inspiring, how wondrous these quilts, made by Kate Findlay, are. But what was a picture of … Continue reading LHC Quilts
I am in love (that’s the only Valentine’s reference you’re getting. I’m one of those awful smug-coupled types who ignores Val’s day because they can have romance any old day they want. Sorry.) with this Petri dish mini quilt by Rachel over at Cornflower Blue Studio. It uses all different kinds of embroidery thread and … Continue reading Germy Genius
This one is more like a victory over the Daleks with its detail and accuracy. It’s an amazing cross stitch Shae made of the Daleks’ Victory poster from Season 6 of Doctor Who. Not only has she managed to chart and stitch this out, but Shae was kind enough to share the charts for this … Continue reading Dalek Victory!
This is one of those craft projects that just smacks you across the face with it’s awesomeness… This shiny shiny amazing Mario quilt was made by rush green … a very very shiny new Craftster member. What an introduction to the crafting community!… as a sewer I doth my cap to you! View the Project … Continue reading HUGE Mario Quilt!!
Hello Portland! If you’re free this Saturday afternoon (August 20 from 2-4), please stop by the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store for a craft party + book signing to celebrate World of Geekcraft (and my other new book, Modern Log Cabin Quilting). There will be free craft kits to make your own POW! ZAP! comics magnet … Continue reading Make a comics magnet this Saturday!