When I put up this theme I never in my wildest dreams thought it would spark so much heated debate. I certainly didn’t think that Alt Crafting would be so controversal. Thank you to everyone who entered, but also thank you to everyone for feeling so strongly one way or another.

It seems some people think they are lacking an ‘alterna craft’ gene, or think that Alt Craft is too abstract or too elitist, while others thought that Alt Craft means subversive and rebellious and are not interested in turning their craft into a political statement. While some appreciate being pushed into new directions and into thinking about the materials they are using, others are just happy doing what they always do. Some of you were obviously put off by the term ‘Alt’ and were too daunted to enter and perhaps afraid of how your entry might be viewed, if it would live up to the term ‘Alt’. There were of course many of you who loved this theme but thought it just came at a bad time, right before the holidays where time is at a premium and experimentation on craft for craft sake (as apposed to gifts) is just not happening. However there were many of you who were excited by the theme, who relish a challenge, who want to be pushed and to experiment.

It seems though there was a general consensus that whiplash is a good thing, but you can’t please everyone all the time.

Here are the outstanding entries for this month. I love how everyone has interpreted the theme differently. Some punk crafting, some political statements, some fun and frivolous, and some practical items with not-your-usual materials.

The following three people will win a 12 month subscription to ‘Get Creative’ Magazine.

Tumbling blocks with her long view quilt made out of laundry sheets designed to catch dye from the wash.

brain smatter with her felted rocket. Knitted, steeked and felted.

muppinstuff with her crochet garden baskets. Crochet using twist tie.

The following three people will receive a book either ’sew subversive’ or ‘craftivity’.

Little snoring with her pillow with alternating irony a fabric cushion with a twist.

Completely cactus with her cow necklace using the kids toy cow.

Ti-da with her woven doll woven out of found nature like palm frond and philadendron and some casurina.

The following four people will receive hand bag making goodies from Tall Poppy Craft Products.

girl on the rocks with her tape case. Knitting with audio tape.

sew mad with her record bag. A purse made from old records and fabric.

peach tree with her graffiti cross stitch

Hilda’s place with life’s a beach necklace. Using a plastic curtain ring and crochet with plastic dolls.

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