Postcard from Pioneer House

The workaday chore of floor-cleaning gets a little cozier with this handmade Swiffer sweater. Pictured with real dirt for that extra je ne sais crochet.


Sweeper cover:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28643599

This just in

Elf cocoon not as much fun to wear as you might think.

Developing.



Elf Cocoon and Elf Hat:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_3&listing_id=24520179

Why Didn't He Call?, cont'd.

Here's another piece that won't be doing your social life any favors.


Curry and rice ring:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25560857

Russian dressing

Have you ever wanted to crochet your own babushka? Neither have I. But those who have, take heart. A pattern is yours for the purchasing.


Mitzy's Crocheted Babushka Pattern:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28613379

What's in a name, cont'd.

Is this the kid's name or a little reminder for the diaper-changing parent?

Friends, I fear it's the former.


Personalized Bloomers:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28151298

Lookin' Fly

A neckwarmer made of zippers. What's not to love?

Says the seller: "Zip zip zip."

Sold?

Zipper scarf:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20189267

Ouch

I'm sorry.

Pincushion:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25523714

Let's go to the videotape

Says the seller of this neck piece: "Crocheted video tape with a cotton cord next to the neck for comfort." Obviously.

Also, it's $75. Obviously.


Videotape Necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23932506

Nursery Rimes

Says the seller of this handpainted sign: "Use it in a garden, patio, flowerbed, as a shelf or home decor item." Could also work in a baby's room. I'm just saying.


Rectangular Expression Stone:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9006446

Woolly soap. In a good way.

Yes, even in this steamy weather, apparently every bar of soap needs a sweater.



Felted Wool Soap Scrubbie Washcloth Soap Saver:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22117242

Felted Soap - Radish Edition:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20681237

One of a Kind Felted Soap - Each One a Work of Art:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19284197

Woolly soaps:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23543511

I'm Your Fan

Reconnect with your admiration for Shakespeare, Woolf and Picasso every time your room gets a little stuffy.

Fan pulls:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5606350

Not another...

...three-legged Italian greyhound painted on a clam shell. I've seen enough of those to last a lifetime. Oh wait, this is one of a kind. Well, still.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10138661

More Apple cozies

iHoodie? iPoncho? iThinkI'llPass.


iPod Hooded Sweater and Poncho:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=105987

You know you're Canadian when...

...your beer's sweater says HOSER.


http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=301

Hot hot hot

Nothing cries out for a giant hand-knitted sweater more than a plastic patio chair. Nubby wool in the hot sun. This idea practically sells itself.


Thanks to my buddy Karen for spotting this on Apartment Therapy.



AT story: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/inspiration/knitted-chairs-crafted-cozies-for-plastic-chairs-091197

Knitted Chairs blog: http://knittedchairs.wordpress.com/

I've been the subject of more than a few unflattering photos. So I think I know how this pincer-legged T-shirt monster who's allergic to mushrooms feels. Don't you?


OOAK plush monster:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26296879

Finger-washin' good

I'm sorry. This one is just not right.


Hot Chicken Wing Soap Set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28442680

Bad ideas, cont'd.

Would you buy wooden toy swords from this guy? Wait, would you buy wooden toy swords from anyone?

Wooden toy sword:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23067800

The coziest wrist/valuables on the block

Carpal tunnel syndrome and obsessive crafting disorder come together in one super-cozy disaster of a carryall.

Pestos Hand Cuff Bag:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27807489

The Force, at your fingertips

The carpet in the background makes me happy. A whole galaxy on the living room floor.

Star Wars finger puppets:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13567980

Presentation is everything

Owl macrame necklace, anyone?

MacraMe knotted owl necklaces:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5037626

Hmm

I'd be willing to bet you're the only one who can't believe it.

I'm sorry. I feel sad now.


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22657254

Modern times

Mallard Calculator/Pen. In case those words alone don't seal the deal, the seller adds: "Very original." As in, the very first one?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23242184

Half off

This supposedly whimsical T-shirt makes me feel the opposite of comfortable.

Sale -- Scissors Women's T-shirt:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27714959

Blanket statements

I've never crocheted an afghan. But it's nice to know there are so many patterns to choose from out there, in case the mood ever strikes.


Graphed afghan patterns:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=105860

Fifteen minutes, plus 30 seconds

Some nice news: Last week Etsy linked to the NY Times piece about Kraftomatic. (I did notice some new traffic, and some cool new commenters....welcome!) Best of all, they called us a fun read. It's official -- we're fun !


http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/etsy-in-the-press-summer-reading-4385/

In the name of love

Wait 'til Hallmark gets wind of this. Sorry.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28257235