Star Who or Doctor Trek ... Craft Crossovers

You know, there are probably some purist out there who are going to complain about butchering the names of a couple of the greatest sci-fi programs in history. Well tough!

This weeks crossover (and I use the term "week" loosely) is all about being like the greatest of the great sci-fi heros Doctor Who and any of those Star Trek guys. I'll go ahead and admit I'm not a big Star Trek fan even though Benjamin Sisko was something nice to look at. (Not to mention when he went for the bald headed/goatee combo, yummy.) But these days my fancies tend to run towards the opposite spectrum... men like James May from Top Gear. (Also, my husband occasionally reads what I write and its a running gag. My attraction for older, hobby obssesed white guys knows no bounds apparently. Even verging on fellows from different countries who are nearing 20 years my age. What would my parents think!)

Oh, but I digress... this is about the part of all of us that wants to grow up to be like Tom Baker and William Shatner. This is for the part of us that doesn't let being an adult ruin all our dreams and fantasies. This is for the crafty geek in all of us!


First up is something for the knitting crowd. On more than one occasion my husband has mentioned the Doctor Who scarf site. I secretly thing he wants me to make one of these for him so he can parade around the house pretending to be a Time Lord. But I thought this site was really neat because they offer knit patterns to make look alike Dr. Who scarves with no intentions of making any profit. The website owner shares his knowledge and even has a place to show of scarves that others have knitted. Of course, all good things come with a downfall. With the new BBC crackdowns, no one knows what will happen. Since the site is not for profit one can only hope that it can stay around. At least for a little while longer.

On the other hand, if you prefer a little clothing construction then you might want to visit the Star Trek uniform site. This site is a comprehensive guide to making a wearable Star Trek Uniform. Besides, who doesn't want to look like James T. Kirk or Spock.
Now if you happen upon a Sisko look alike, send me a picture. I'm all over a chance to drool.

Hmmm... I may have to make that scarf for my husband to make up for this post. I'll have to think about it.

Craft Crossovers

Welcome to the world of crocheting. Sure, its not a big new thing. Neither is the art of amigurumi. What is neat is when you take the art of crochet and you transform it into aspects that others can love.
Such is the case when I see crocheted frogs named Keroro and Kururu created by craftster puchitomato.


There are more crocheted goodies on puchitomato's blog but this just made me giddy all over. My husband looked up from the MarioKart Wii game trying to figure out what was wrong with me. Silly Mister.

On the other hand he was up in arms between races trying to remember the "fat just walks away" creature... kid... nanny, from Doctor Who... yeah thats right. Ummm, its called Adipose. Not as loyal a fan as he could be. (What is wrong with him! It's called (near) obsession.)


This little critter was made by craftster instantkarma as a gift for a friend. It really is terribly adorable but then again, so were the adipose.

While I have always said that I know how to crochet I have yet to learn the art of making the crochet dolls. I just don't think I'm that patient yet. I really admire people who take the time to figure it out. Above all I really enjoy seeing people step outside the traditional concept of what crocheting is or can be and watch them evolve it into something that other not-so-crafty people can love.

Crafting + Geek = Craft Crossover

This post is all about the show that is Futurama. My husband and I have already purchased the movie "Bender's Big Score" and watched it a few times. The next movie is set to go on sale this summer and we can't wait! Until then, I thought I would highlight a few craftsters who know how to put two and two together and make something totally awesome.

Here is a needle-felted brain slug made by craftster krissykat:

The brainslugs show up in a couple of Futurama episodes. Perhaps most notably the episode in "Raging Bender" where Bender becomes a wrestler. Hermes sports a brain slug the majority of the show after taking a trip to the brain slug planet.

Next comes a couple of cute crochet critters from craftster artoo1121:
Zoidberg:
Lt. Kiff Kroker

Of course these characters are standard in the show but the crochet replica's are 100% awesome. Even better, both crafter's are Etsians too! You can visit krissykat at MorbidlyCute and artoo1121 at GeekCentralStation. I am totally a fan of Craftster and Etsy. They have done wonders for the crafting community.

(Edit: I totally should have looked at the GeekCentral Station's blog. My husband popped over there and found this post which included a Spice Weasel Pattern. "Bam")

February 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Superman!

I was going to make a needlefelted image of your crest but the idea came to me while I was at work today and I just don't have time. I would hate to rush and do it and if I don't finish until tomorrow it just wont be the same.
Well, being the generous superhero that you are, I'm sure you understand.

Here's to seventy more years!