Sci-Fi House Truck

When I was little my parents converted a school-bus into a mobile-home. We lived on the bus through one Wisconsin winter (bus insulated by hay bales) before moving it and us to a commune in Tennessee. Though California was not one of our stops along the way, my parents and our handcrafted home were part of a movement that started in San Francisco an rippled out across the country. Artists Heather & Ivan Morison import this DIY tradition for their contribution to the 2008 inaugural Folkestone Triennial. The couple has constructed a 'Science Fiction library in the style of a 1970s Californian House Truck.' If you happen to live near or be visiting the South East Coast of England check out their rolling homage to H.G. Wells as well as what looks to be an incredible lineup of temporary public projects by other international superstars. June 14 - September 14.

> helena on 07/02/08 #

How to be Patriots...

...by swaddling icons of the American agricultural landscape with recycled fabrics as bandages. I heart Catherine Bouzide and Danny Mansmith! 'Tis fiber fireworks!

> Abigail on 07/02/08 #

Right Now Crafting For Money

Most crafters don't make a whole lot of money from their products. This is very sad. And some people are working to change that. Meanwhile however, here's an instant business plan for the crafty. Buy sunglasses, on Canal Street, Santee Alley, Ebay or Goodwill. Modify to turn into a) anti-paparazzi sunglasses or b) anti-cctv sunglasses. Sell to a) hollywood b) crazy/paranoid/prescient people. Here's the how-to. Thanks Boing Boing!

> Kirsten on 06/27/08 #

Radio Ephmera

I love this: The Third Coast International Audio Festival is teaming with the Prelinger Library in San Francisco for its 2008 "audio challenge," called "Radio Ephemera," which invites the public to produce short audio stories inspired by some of the delightfully weird old books from the Prelinger collection.

There are just under two months left to submit to this challenge, and producers of winning entries will receive a trip to Chicago for the 2008 Third Coast Festival Conference!

> Tsia on 06/26/08 #

Pie of the Month Club

My friend Jeff loves pie. He loves making them and eating them and sharing them with friends. About nine months ago I came across the Pie of the Month Club by Sue Anne Zollinger and have been waiting all year to give it to Jeff for his birthday. The time has finally come! For only $30 he will receive 1 pie recipe card each month for a year, an awesome pie t-shirt, and a membership pin. Sue Anne's site has other fun features like this Pie Map. AND she makes these awesome Mini Pie World sculptures in jars. Amazing.

> Anna on 06/25/08 #

Dawn Chorus

Artist Marcus Coates makes a stunning contribution to the world of birdsong related art with 'Dawn Chorus' - a video made by slowing down field recordings of birds singing at dawn so that humans can imitate them. The result is video of people in everyday settings sped up to recreate the original birdsong.

> helena on 06/25/08 #

Mildred's Lane Showing

For anyone who is a fan of artist/clothier J. Morgan Puett and her crafty enterprise at Mildred's Lane, check out the new exhbit at Alexander Gallery (opens tonight, 6/18!) for evidence of 'making it' in the sticks.

> Abigail on 06/18/08 #

No Idle Hands

Don't miss the 'No Idle Hands' film showings and video documentaries on fiber art and DIY (textile) handicraft curated by Sabrina Gschwandtner of Knit Knit on Tuesday, June 10th @ Light Industry. Includes work by Yayoi Kasuma, Elaine Reichek, Cecilia Vicuna, Alee Peoples, and Faythe Levine. Presentations begin at 8pm. $6 at the door.

> Abigail on 06/07/08 #

Fiber & Ephemera Salon

There will be an art/fiber salon TONIGHT (5/28) from 6pm-8pm @ Pocket Utopia in Brooklyn. The topic? Fiber+Ephemera+ Feminism (Boys welcome!). Great opportunity to see Brece Honeycutt's work and visit a real live SOCIAL space...other than FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. Return to the tactile!



> Abigail on 05/28/08 #

Playgirl Magazine & kinky crafts

The time has come when I will purchase my first, and last, copy of Playgirl Magazine to check out their round-up of kinky crafts. For those of you who don't already subscribe or don't want to drop a few dollars on Playgirl, you can visit their BLOG to see what they picked out.

Via the Sweetie Pie Press BLOG who's Love Porn Buttons are featured.


> Handmade Nation on 05/22/08 #