From our friends at the Capes and Crafts blog. Head over there to see it all, and order from their Etsy site as well! http://capesandcrafts.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/my-neighbour-totoro-patterns/ About these ads Continue reading »
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New Thor Pattern from Capes and Crafts.
To find out more, or to order the pattern head over to the Capes and Crafts blog. We love them! http://capesandcrafts.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/god-of-thunder/ Continue reading »
Game of Thrones pattern special!!win
This whole article is over at the Capes and Crafts blog. But here is an amazing teaser picture for you. Now go read the article! http://capesandcrafts.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/game-of-thrones-pattern-special/ Continue reading »
How To Make Cross Stitch Badges (and a giveaway).
Cross stitching is a really simple technique to learn. I was first introduced to it in primary school, and I just recently taught my boyfriend the finer points. While the average haberdashery or craft shop is awash with old-fashioned patterns that give cross stitching a dated image, there is actually a huge amount of … Continue reading »
The Joy of a Good Fabric Store.
(Go to Caped Crafter’s craft blog Of Dropped Stitches and Super Heroics for the full post including a special deal on these fabrics!) http://ofdroppedstitches.blogspot.com/ One of my pet peeves is when I am shopping online for fabric, and find a print I really love, only to find that the reasonable price is actually for … Continue reading »
Mega-Super-Awesome Comic Sale!!
In other words, we’re having a clear out! In the next few weeks, I’ll be putting a lot of comics on eBay but I figured I’d list what I’ve got here first so as you lovely readers (and Facebook link clickers) can have the chance to snap up anything you might like without the ugliness … Continue reading »
Batgirl #5 Review.
The first four issues of the rebooted Batgirl were a little shaky in places. The series was visibly finding its feet, a lot like Barbara herself, and frequently threatened to veer off track. But issue five finally puts us on slightly more solid ground, and the start of a new story arc promises intrigue and … Continue reading »
In Defence of Ame-Comi and Kotobukiya Bishoujo (Sort Of)
I seem to be destined to be uncool. Even within the geek community my tastes seem to run contrary to public opinion. I don’t do this on purpose, to be contrary or play the devil’s advocate. It’s just the way it is. For example, I preferred the movie ending in Watchmen. I’m enjoying the new … Continue reading »
Three Kid Friendly Comic Books.
The comics industry, and its fans, have spent a lot of time and energy hammering home the message that comics ‘aren’t for kids.’ And this is undoubtedly true about a great deal of titles. Which is why parents might find it difficult to judge which Spiderman or Superman title is appropriate for their child – … Continue reading »
A Crash Course in Cosplay.
Cosplay has become synonymous with comic conventions in the last decade or so, spreading into a thriving and passionate subculture of dedicated and talented fans. You, however, may be asking yourself, ‘what is cosplay?’ so consider this your introduction to the weird and wonderful world of cosplaying. Read the article in full over … Continue reading »
