Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Spooning


















Somehow this manages to be depressing and overly optimistic at the same time.


His and Hers Ice Cream Cozy Set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25959977 StumbleUpon

Cuttlefish and friends








































You don't see crochet patterns for cuttlefish, prawns and squid every day. Or maybe you do. But I can't wrap my mind around that.














http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5031892 StumbleUpon

They plump when you knit 'em





















From the cheerful smiles it's clear they haven't heard what real hot dogs are made of.


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30088696 StumbleUpon

Monday, September 28, 2009

Original Sin, Felted Edition






If you're still reading this, I'll mention the $500 price tag. Talk about a sin! I kid. But seriously.












Adam and Eve:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17510011 StumbleUpon

A work in progress




















I'm no expert, but to my eye this handled cozy could use a few more hours of workshopping.




Spring Pea Green Cotton Coffee Cup Holder:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24385215 StumbleUpon

Felted Chewbacca?





Check.










Needlefelted Chewbacca:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31007242 StumbleUpon

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









This could be why.









I Love Wine Pillow:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29113985 StumbleUpon

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

TMI, cont'd.






If this is what Mother Earth looks like, I wish this crafter had kept it to herself.












Needle-Felted Mother Earth:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=14727201 StumbleUpon

'Tis the Season, cont'd.







Halloween is coming. Toddlers beware.



Toddler costume:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31377181 StumbleUpon

Doll Parts




















Says the seller: "Don't you think it is sexy for you doll??"

Red Bikini:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31280048&ref=cat2_gallery_19 StumbleUpon

Life on a Knitted Farm



















This is quaint. Just don't name the chickens.











Family of chickens
Brown Icelandic Sheep
Fried Egg
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6072383 StumbleUpon

Just bulbs













No, it's not an anti-smoking ad (NYC reference?). It's a fennel bulb, obviously. And, to quote the seller, it's "Tonal stalks with a pin-tucked bulb." Obviously.




Fennel Bulb:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19656797 StumbleUpon

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Breaking news: The new Fascinators are here!








































I know. Exciting.

Fascinator fans, you know who you are.



Proud as a Peacock Headband Fascinator
Blue Bird Headband
Autumn Origins Red Paper Oak Leaf and Acorn Headband
Monarch Butterfly Frenzy Headband

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5076456 StumbleUpon

(Not) Just for Men































I'm as confused as you are.

Hat tip (beard tip?) to Ana!



Creamy White Beard
Bowtie Moustache
Ginger Fu Manchu Moustache

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7433117 StumbleUpon

Your coffee called


















and it's asking where its sweater is.

Also, could you make it flattering?



Coffee Coat:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20743648&ref=cat3_gallery_15

Multicolor Mug Cozy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21315347

Grass Green Adjustable Cozy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30968940

Mug Cozy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31237793

Natural Wool Mug Cozy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24451371 StumbleUpon

Halloween is coming...












Get a little scared.







Orange Hair Hat:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31379995 StumbleUpon

Monday, September 21, 2009

Three words that shouldn't be put together
























Luxury Adult Blanket.

Says the seller:
"It will keep you cozy for the winter months and your house very stylie! Not the normal blankets."

All that for $211.95. I just hope it's machine washable.

Luxury Adult Blanket:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30774882 StumbleUpon

What's going on here?




















Says the seller:
"Made by me from my own pattern, this - cute? - little minimonster will certainly piff up your - or your dolls - day!"

Minimonster:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18929985 StumbleUpon

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





















"He said it was OK for me to bring Buster along...."

Dog Carrier Sling:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31269525 StumbleUpon

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Limes, Rock, Kumquats


























I just thought these were nice.



Two Limes:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25088882

A rock:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29613586

Kumquats Crocheted in Wool:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30589075 StumbleUpon

Breaking news.






















This water-bottle cozy really makes a statement. Also, it just might turn me off cozies forever.

I know. That's big.


Red, White and Blue Water Bottle Cozy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25205918 StumbleUpon

Meet Gene
















That's right. Gene the Spleen. You can handle it.

Says the seller:

Nothing says
"I'll keep you lean and clean!"
quite like a spleen


Gene the Spleen:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30178857 StumbleUpon

Handknit greetings






















The next time you're looking for just the right $20 postcard, consider handknit cable in 100% wool.

Cable Knit Postcard:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30065764 StumbleUpon

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Long-Suffering: A Portrait in Dogwear





































There's a special place in heaven for the pets of crafters. Let's hope.


http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6458655 StumbleUpon

Hmm





















Says the seller:

"Lime Hearts you all around! Grab you're chocalte pie neck wear for all of falls little happenings...

Two layers of lime "heart" trim along spotted ties, light rose print to the side or off the back with hand pleated white & red striped trim you mighty never be "unprepared" again!"


Um, right....


Strawberry Shortcakes Chocolate Pie:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30864969 StumbleUpon

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Editor's Note





















If this is your dad, I'm very sorry.

Says the seller: "This mask with a prominent beak has been designed specifically for those who wear glasses." Oh, okay. I was wondering what this was for.

Bird Beak Leather Mask:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30496673 StumbleUpon