Beruta has made an adorable doggy from an old tablecloth and this beautiful Indian (Native American) doll. Part of her series on world dolls – plush ladies.

lil birdie is into cupcakes – and has a tutorial for making both of these – a recycled cupcake and a cupcake bag

vintage ric rac – bag tutorial

all around us – needle felted rabbit

lil birdie stitches – patchwork ball tutorial

sew christine – wallet tutorial

• the need for individuals to have an outlet.
• the need to form community.
• the need to access ones independence as a reflection of the ill equipped nature of the state.
• the need to invest in the self.
• the need for revolution.
• the need for economic independence.

The nature of the DIY movement is thus to satisfy the retaliatory nature that arises when one feels repressed, isolated, and lacking the independence that every individual has a right to.

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Have you noticed that a very high number of crafters-artists-makers have cats? I`m afraid that this gives us a lot of clues about both personalities and way of living…
What do you think about it?

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I wanted to hear some feedback on this. Why do you think it’s having it’s own… renaissance… if you will. I’m more interested in knitting, since it’s something that i usually associate with my grandmother and pregnant aunts (no offense!!) but really, overall, I’m intrigued. I’d love to hear what you have to say, or if you know any good articles that are related.

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beruta love the gorgeous cat (gato). Elsa marley with a sewing (book) prototype. The long thread and a fabulous plush rocket (pattern and instructions too). Oh the cuteness with a DIY umbrella light fixture (instructions).