A Different Kind of Needler
September 9, 2008 13 Comments
Cross-stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery, the earliest known sample (originating from the United States) of which dates back to the days of the Pilgrims. While I originally thought this was something only done back in the days when there wasn’t anything better to do (ya know, when there weren’t video games), apparently the practice of using X-shaped stitches to form a picture is still alive and well. So alive and well in fact that one rather crafty gamer made a beautifully simple piece that says, “Home is where the (controller) is“. While the creator made hers with an Xbox 360 controller, she also offers a design with an old school NES controller as well. If she puts a pattern out that says, “My face is where Master Chief’s codpiece belongs”, I will totally learn how to do this whole cross-stitch thing.
first! Cute stuff.
I would definitively hang this piece on the wall :mrgreen:
something about the simplicity . . . and the contrast of the subject matter with the process of creation. this is great. i linked over to her site and got a sense that this woman seems to have a great balance between technology and traditional media/craft-type stuff. Gots me all nostalicizing, wanting to draw, paint or build something with clay . . .
This Blog Rated “M” for frequent codpiece references
You think that’s awesome? Get a load of these. A friend of mine on RvB has been making them…
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/tashafangs/Cluod2.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/tashafangs/HammerBrothers1.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/tashafangs/companioncube.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/tashafangs/Rapidash3.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/tashafangs/DSC01610.jpg
Found a way to sneak a codpiece reference in….
Hah, that’s an awesome piece of geek culture. :D
Simple and geeky… love it! I love those cross stitching items as well Ragingterror.. I’ve been trying to finish my cross stitching since I was preggo with my daughter… 2 1/5 years ago. LOL if can just finish it with photoshop.. I would.
I have no life, and I think Master Chief is hawt.
http://picasaweb.google.com/l.e.winter/Public#5244472353716095634
That is absolutely amazing! Now I have to go to the local craft store, buy some supplies, and figure out how the heck to cross-stitch!
^^^ Cortana. NAO NAO NAO!
I think Mrs McBloggy has learned the value of keeping one’s trap shut. This is going to be hilarious.
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