Trilobites were once one of the most abundant types of animal on the planet (there are more than 20,000 known species). As a result, their fossils can be found on every continent. They’re instantly recognizable, and so have become a symbol for fossils in general. Combine that with their rising popularity in steampunk and you have one geeky bug!
Trilobite Cross Stitch sampler
Not only are these adorable, but they’re scientifically accurate. The species Phacops, Anomocaroidea, and Asaphida Ogygiocaris are here and “In the interest of science education and encouraging our small community of scienc-y stitchers” Adventures in Stitching posted the patterns: here, here, and here.
Clockwork Trilobite Brooch
Based on the Girl Genius comic (this is the steampunk I was talking about), Jake von Slatt posted the entire process of making this gorgeous brooch.
Trilobite Embroidered ATC’s
Donkeywolf always has the most amazing embroidery pieces, and this is no exception. She made three trilobites, each 5″ across and sewn on silk. Beautiful!
Fondant Trilobite
These are sweet and cute! Complete with instructions and printable template, so you can have your own prehistoric cake!
Trilobite Stuffie
I would have never thought to make a stuffie out of a trilobite, but this one is so cool looking! He’s made out of felt, and I love that his antennae are pipe cleaners, so they can move around.
Knitted Trilobite
He’s so tiny! I wish I could knit so I could have my own…but there’s a tutorial if I ever learn!
Trilobite Bracelet
I know this looks too heavy to be practical, but it’s actually clay! The trilobites are molded from real fossils. Etsy.
Trilobite Softie
And this is the cutest trilobite I’ve ever seen! Floresita made this for her niece using Aunt Martha’s Dinosaur Iron on transfers. I bought that transfer book because of this cutey!
Have a great weekend!
Yeah, you read that right. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this cake based on the personality cores from Portal 2. I thought I had made some sort of mistake, but check out this picture of the cake being cut. I could never be a baker, because if I made a cake this awesome and someone tried to cut into it I don’t know what I would do. Certainly we would be in the newspaper the next day.
