Artisanal Pencil Sharpening

David Rees, professional ne'er-do-well, former vampire impersonator and much lauded cartoonist has come up with perhaps the best service ever: hand sharpening your pencils for you. It's only $12.50 a pop.

> Tsia on 06/09/10 #

Reggie Watts has the Technology

I love this Reggie Watts video. He is a human beatbox/singer extraordinaire/one man band. Just shows you what a little ingenuity and a few recording devices can do. He also has a new album out.

> Tsia on 05/26/10 #

Sweater magic

Sometimes sweaters can be trimmed with no adverse consequences. A sort of splice here: the turtleneck part of a light merino sweater was neatly snipped off just above the neck seam. The severed piece was ideal for fashioning two sleeve extensions -- thumb holes and reattachment optional.

> logan on 05/15/10 #

(Re)Fashioning Fiber opens at GreenSpaces

(Re)Fashioning Fiber: New Horizons in Environmental Art & Fashionopens at Green Spaces, located at 
394 Broadway, 5th Floor, in Tribeca (NYC) on Thursday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30pm. Curated by environmental fiber artist, Abigail Doan, this group exhibit is opportunity to examine new ways of thinking about fiber in relation to the natural environment, our patterns of consumption, and contemporary definitions of fashioning self. Learn more here and please come join us for some art fashion-fusion-goodness.


> Abigail on 05/15/10 #

Students looking for an virtual internship?

I am on the search for a virtual intern for Summer 2010 for Indie Fixx.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting research for stories.
2. Help me coordinate a variety of projects which will mostly involve contacting artists, scheduling & organizing details.
3. Respond to email!
4. Writing assignments…both assigned and those based on your own interests.
5. Other stuff that comes up.

Workload will be about 6-10 hours a week and there is absolutely no pay, but the glory, oh the glory…

If you are interested, email me with a brief note about why you are interested in being my intern and a resume as well. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested.

> Indie Fixx on 04/28/10 #

Call for Submissions: Embroidery

Leanne Prain, author of "Yarn Bombing", is looking for submissions for her new book called Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery. Any stitchers out there who want to find out more should check out her site.

> Tsia on 04/26/10 #

Fashion Projects Screening Event!

The M.A. Fashion Studies At Parsons The New School for Design presents:

A screening to celebrate the new issue of Fashion Projects. The screening features a range of short experimental films on the topic of fashion and memory–-the topic of the new issue. They include films by the British-based fashion design duo Boudicca, Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf, designer Shelley Fox, and fashion photographer Laura Sciacovelli. The screening is curated by Tamsen Schwartzman and Francesca Granata.

It will take place Friday the 23rd of April at 6 pm in the Wollman Hall, 65 West 12th Street. (PS: It will start promptly!). A reception will follow the screening.

The event is free and open to the public!

> Fashion Projects on 04/20/10 #

Vinegar, Omnipotent Tonic

Vinegar can be used to clean mildew, steel, sliver, piano keys, carpets, cutting boards, coffee makers, vegetables, and spectacles; to remove sticker gunk, fog from windows, candle wax, grease, cookware build-up, and garlic odors; as deodorant, mouthwash, conditioner, and jellyfish sting salve. At least, according to this veritable textbook of home remedies for the ails of modern life.

> logan on 04/15/10 #

Die Garlic Mustard! Die!

Spring is upon us and in the north east it means time to eradicate the garlic mustard. As a preview to an article I would like to write on the invasive and evil weed I share with you a simple garlic mustard recipe for pesto: take 3 cups of garlic mustard leaves, 1 cup each: olive oil, walnuts, parmesan cheese, and 1 clove garlic. Pulse in food processor. salt and pepper to taste. Put on pasta. If you can't beat them, eat them.

> Tsia on 04/04/10 #

Mail a Frisbee

Although I dislike playing frisbee evidently can just slap some postage on it and mail one. I love AmberLee's giver's log. Thanks to jettesette at G* for this!

> Tsia on 04/01/10 #