#fancrafts

[critterfloozy]

Knit Beacon!

I knit a beacon for @thelavishgateau It took about a year longer than it should have because:

a. I knit hexagons at first. b. I knit a bunch of other stuff instead of knitting this because I'd knit hexagons at first. c. My local knitting group doesn't meet as often as it used to, so I knit less in general.

The actual pattern is pretty easy - I can write it down if anyone is interested. The purple yarn is cascasde 220 (because it felts well), and the handles are some of the leftover Caleb yarn I have from my shadowgast scarf. I ended up stuffing it with recycled denim from Blue Apron insulation. I wanted something semi-rigid so it wouldn't seem as ball-like, but also something that could get wet and reasonably dry out if the beacon needs to be washed.

(This is also why I didn't crochet it - I needed a tight enough weave that crochet doesn't really lend itself to - and wanted to lightly felt it even more tightly shut)

More pictures of the beacon - Sylvie loved this thing, me holding it in my hand for scale, and pre-handles:

The last thing is that I was in a time crunch to ship these off - I really wanted to get it mailed pre-surgery. So I ended up biking these over to the post office during my lunch break. The only backpack I had that was large enough for the box I shipped this in?

This one:

Thank you NYCC of like 2015 or so.

[kd-heart]

Have a tiny walking mushroom.

[ninthfeather]

Just wanted to show the internet my plushie of Jon! I worked on him off and on for like a month and I'm pretty happy with how he turned out. You can definitely tell I'm not a super experienced embroiderer, but I'm still really happy with how he came out.

I used a modified version of teacuplion's Laying Animal pattern and freehanded the embroidery and clothing. The hair is a yarn wig attached to a crocheted wig cap that I sewed to the head.

[polizwrites]

Stuffed With Character: Harrowhark & Gideon

A recent commission - Harrowhark and Gideon from Tamsyn Muir's Locked Tomb series. Based on Rosie Vernon's fanart piece with a few tweaks as requested by the commissioner. If you're interested, they can both be yours for $30 plus shipping ($7 US - tbd overseas). DM me for details!

[mysticdragon3md3]

Pokémon Clay Art: Spheal Ice/Water Pokémon!! by Squash Clay

[tallangrycockatiel]

"ARTHUR you fucking idiot!"

"Not now, John."

Is this the silliest piece of fancraft I've ever done? Possibly. On the other hand: I'm lov him.

[glassolastainedglass]

A little bit late for the 30th Anniversary of the X-Files... I've made another I Want to Believe stained glass panel! It's for sale at my shop. It measures about 9.5x12.5".

[doctorhelena]

I’ve created something for every day of Steggy Week 2024 over at @steggyfanevents! This is for Day 5 (Inspired By). Previous Days: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

This cross-stitch was inspired by the adorable Stardew Steggy drawing that @roboticonography made for Steggy Month back in April (and stitched with permission!)

Here's a process gif!

[symphonyincoordination]

I finally finished this! I’ve only done tiny little cross stitch kits before, and I wanted to do something M*A*S*H related as a bigger piece. I bought a customisable pattern off Etsy and I’m quite pleased with how it turned out. The quote is one of my favourite lines, from Fade Out, Fade in 🥰 I chose it because it’s a cute moment between BJ and Klinger, and naturally I love Klinger a silly amount (and also as a reminder to myself because I get that sad brain sometimes 🤫)

[polyhexianbirb]

My latest gift for my pookie-wookie-bear! I'm thinking I'll make one of everyone, plus maybe another of Lulu for myself. (Bottom 2 images are for scale)

[lbibliophile-sw]

To celebrate May the 4th, I finished the plushie I started on Cody Day (2.2.24)! Also claiming for my @clonefandomevents 212th bingo: anniversaries

I quite enjoy how he turned out, particularly given that I was designing/adapting the pattern as I went. He's about 28cm tall, made from felt with five different specifically applied stitches.

Next, I'll tweak the pattern some more then go back to my original scheme of creating Fox. (I read a lot of whump fics, so I need to be able to give them both hugs to make up for it.)

[critterfloozy]

Worlds Beyond Yarns - Eursulon

About 450 yards, sport weight, crepe plied. 50% wool, 25% camel, 15% silk, 10% yak

So this one took a ridiculously long time because:

This is three very different rovings I combined together on a blending board.

I got very close to finishing it and then had a surgery that kept me from moving my arms

I was going to try to ply it on a support spindle, but then - I figured out I hated plying on a support spindle without raising my arms.

I plied it on my wheel eventually - only, halfway through, I just zoned out and chain plied for twenty minutes? And because I'd been plying it a completely different way, I went back and unplied it with a drop spindle

So thematically, Eursulon's yarn got wayshadowed a little bit.

Also thematically (but more purposefully) - I decided to go with a little bit of a weird mix for Eursulon, incorporating a little bit of camel and yak into it, and decided to crepe ply it. Crepe plying creates something that's a little bumpy, a little weird, but pretty strong. Also, crepes are like pancakes, right?

It's also sport weight. Might have gone for thicker, but the camel wasn't having it. Still, a good weight for Eursulon, he's probably like being called sport.

Next up: Ame is on the support spindle, but it might take a while. Meanwhile, Opal is going on the wheel.

[bluejayblueskies]

Browsing is OPEN for Fandom Trumps Hate!

This year, I'm once again participating in Fandom Trumps Hate, a fan auction where fandom creators offer artwork, writing, and various kinds of fan labor and other creations in exchange for donations to various non-profit organizations. If you'd like to know more about the event, you can find more information at the blog's FAQ!

This year, I'll be offering one typesetting auction in the Rusty Quill Gaming, Magnus Archives, or Malevolent fandom! You can find more information about my auction (and the bidding form once bidding opens!) here. Essentially, I will typeset one fic of your choosing (pending author permission if you are not the author), including any fanart (pending artist permission) that you would like included if applicable! I will also, separate from the official PDF deliverable typeset, bind and send you a physical copy of the book.

So essentially, if you would like a hand-bound copy of a fanfic along with a fully formatted file that you can use to print and bind your own copy, this is the auction for you!

Bidding opens March 5 and will run through March 9. If you'd like to see examples of my bookbinding and typesetting, check them out here or on my bookbinding sideblog @blueskiesbooks. And feel free to send me an ask if you have any quesions!

You can also find a ton of other fantastic creatives offering a variety of auctions for the RQG, TMA, and Malevolent fandoms at the following links:

RQG

TMA

Malevolent

[faalthien]

Last schoolyear I decided I want a notebook that's tailored to my own needs - hardcover for anytime writing, opens at 180° so it's not too big, easily rebound so I can switch the sheets inside, and is two-sided so I can comfortably use it for both lined and grid-requiring lessons.

Oh and also, Hualian.

(By the way, WIP post from last year is here!)

I'm a a very happy bean with my notebook this semester!😂🦋

[polizwrites]

PoliZ's Stuffed Marvels - September 2023

As I sign up for this year’s  @marveltrumpshate​ charity auction, I wanted to provide an updated list of characters as well as photos of my  Stuffed Marvels/Stuffed With Character designs.   Full list is below the cut and I will be accepting custom requests for characters not on the list as well.  

These are hand-sewn soft stuffed figures, roughly 8-10 inches/20-25 cm tall, basically two-dimensional, but finished on both sides.   They are made of fleece and felt with embroidered elements, produced in a smoke and cat (but not dog) free home.

My latest design - as of 4 October - Daredevil (comics version)

Marvel/MCU Designs -  63 as of September 2023

Iron Man - classic

Iron Man - Mark IV (Tony with no helmet)

Iron Man - Infinity War Armor

Tony Stark - Black Tank Top and jeans

Tony Stark - Tom Ford suit (vest, no jacket)

Tony Stark - blue Stark Racing firesuit

Pepper Potts - white business suit

Pepper Potts - Rescue

War Machine

Rhodey - IM3/Green Polo

Dum-E 

Captain America - classic uniform

Captain America - WWII Uniform

Captain America - Stealth Suit

Captain America - Infinity War Uniform

Captain America - Sam Wilson 

Peggy Carter - WWII Uniform

Peggy Carter - Agent Carter outfit (blue suit & red hat)

Captain Carter  (What If? Disney + series)

Bucky Barnes - classic comics uniform

Bucky Barnes -  Sergeant Barnes army uniform

Bucky Barnes - POW outfit (Green shirt & tan pants)

Bucky Barnes - WWII Howling Commandos uniform

Bucky Barnes - Red Henley and ball cap (Captain America: Civil War)

Bucky Barnes - Infinity War uniform

Bucky Barnes - The Falcon and Winter Soldier outfit

Winter Soldier

Falcon/Sam Wilson (original MCU)

Falcon/Sam Wilson (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier)

Brock Rumlow/Crossbones

Jack Rollins

Black Widow

Hawkeye

Thor (Ragnarok hair/outfit)

Bruce Banner (Thor: Ragnarok outfit) 

Hulk 

Star-Lord

Rocket Raccoon

Baby Groot  

Spider-Man (Miles Morales) - masked

Spider-Man (Miles Morales) - unmasked

Peter B. Parker 

Spider-Man (Peter Parker) - masked (blue & red suit)

Spider-Man (Peter Parker) - unmasked (blue & red suit)

Spider-Man (Peter Parker) - unmasked (black & red suit - EDITH glasses optional)

Michelle “MJ” Jones

Spider-Gwen

Captain Marvel

Goose the Cat/ Alpine the Cat

Minn-Erva

Ms. Marvel 

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

Ghost Rider - Johnny Blaze

Daredevil (comics version)

Deadpool

Gwenpool - pink & white PJ outfit 

Venom

Black Panther

T’Challa (UN outfit) 

Loki - shirt and slacks  (Loki Disney+ series)

Logan (Wolverine:Origins outfit) 

Miss Minutes  (Loki Disney+ series)  

Lokigator  (Loki Disney+ Series) 

Morris (Shang-Chi)

[mysticdragon3md3]