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News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: April 23, 2009
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"Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don't hesitate to make it beautiful." - A very quotable Shaker lesson

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere is full of art and design. Get ready for over-the-top novelty sweaters, a drawing diary, artwork interpreted into natural inspiration, intricate avant garde fashions (some channeling the 1930s!), crochet portraits that will blow your mind, and decidedly unorthodox design ideas.

Read on!

I love the unorthodox designs from Sander Mulder. The geometric light fixture is my dream come true! I also love the slightly jarring effect of the headless "subwoofers." [Via Design Milk]

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Avant garde fashion is always my favorite eye candy. The Twentyten's collection is so 1980s meets 1940s silhouettes. The faux bangs on the models is a plus. (I also love the fade out effect on the tights. Can I find those on Etsy, I wonder...?) [Via Rackk and Ruin]

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Saint Verde certainly knows how to make photo allegories! This collection of images compares the simplicity of nature with an art form that emulates its most essential qualities. I think the results are so fitting. [Via Saint Verde Digest]

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You may wish to deny it, but the wacky (aka Cosby) sweater is back. I know that I'm a long time lover of this trend, and I'm a huge proponent of its return! Don't deny the novelty sweater: embrace your inner Cosby. [Via Refinery 29]

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WOW. Jo Hamilton's crochet portraits are so incredible. How does she does she do that?! If you're in Portland, go check out her work at Stumptown Downtown. I can only imagine how amazing this is in person. [Via Hallo Fritz and Eric Beug]

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Jalmar Staaf has been doing a dated monthly illustration for the last sixteen years (and will continue indefinitely!). It's such a pleasure to dig through his drawing diary and see how his work has evolved. [Via Nothing Is New]



Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!

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April 23, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. VintageEye

Wow!

April 23, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. VintageEye

Those crochet portraits are amazing!

April 23, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. rikrak

holy moley- what masterpieces those crochet goodies are!

April 23, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. jessjamesjake

Brava!! Great article. I want it all!

April 23, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. EpicBones

rackkandruin is amazing!!! i've been very impressed you guys by your choices. it's nice to you bringing us into the real art world

April 23, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. chakrapennywhistle

You do not know how much I anticipate this weekly post! I love it and it is such an honor to be included in your finds:)

The crochet! Amazing!

April 23, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. Greenbriar

Very talented!

April 23, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. Greenbriar

Super headband!

April 23, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Great finds! The Twentyten's collection is hot. Love the Siamese Cat Lady too.

April 23, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

awesome!

April 23, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

As usual, more intriguing, fascinating finds. I have to say the "subwoofers" dog-body cookie jar stopped me dead in my tracks. And who says yarn-painting has to be reserved for Elementary art lessons? Very nice!

April 23, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. zombuki

That dog speaker is creepy yet oddly compelling ;3

April 23, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. roska

wow! crochet portraits, those are amazing. i wish i were in portland.

April 23, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. adoreneko

Terrific unique finds. I love the creativity here.

April 23, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. Slowshirts

Woah, I just may need to take a little road trip down south to Oregon and check out Jo Hamilton's portraits at stumptown. Great article!

April 23, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. enhabiten

neville trickett certainly does know how to combine images for effect! when i look at his blog i find myself wondering how on earth he finds all those pictures and then knows what to contrast with what else! it's amazing.

April 23, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. shavingkitsuppplies

"Embrace your inner Cosby"

Heehee.

April 23, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. Threemoons

Whoah, love the surreal "mashup medium" nature of lots of these.

April 23, 2009 at 4:24 p.m. worksofwhimsy

The light fixtures and the crochet portraits are amazing.

April 23, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. thestapeliacompany

I love all of these finds as usual. Those crochet portraits are amazing and they make me wish I lived in the other Portland! Keep it up, this is my favorite blog entry every week.

April 23, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. OffTheHooks

whoa whoa- those crochet portraits are blowing my mind!

April 23, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. amandaatkins

I love that green lace dress! it's gorgeous.

April 23, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. neile

I love the woofers. She should do some tweeters too.

April 23, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. lovelygifts

Very interesting pieces!!

April 23, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. annamatrona

those portraits are awesome!

April 23, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. SeaFindDesigns

VERY cool post!!

April 23, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. obi1

I crochet.... but that's CrochART! Love your choices.

April 23, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. youheartus

those crochet portraits are amazing!

April 23, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. gloilocksandbody

All hail Stumptown and the great PDX. ;)

April 23, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. maclancy

thanks so much for featuring my Siamese Cat lady.. she has many sides to her personality..this is true! Wonderful article and amazing pieces.. those crocheted portraits are truly original and amazing! thanks again! Marianne

April 23, 2009 at 5 p.m. HibouCards

Great picks again, I love the cat portrait!

April 23, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. EJPcreations

The lamp is stunning!

April 23, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. Eric216

Very nice work here!

April 23, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. IceCreamCandy

yay!! thanks for including me:) lovely picks as always!!!

April 23, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. SleepDreamPlay

Absolutely amazing article.

April 23, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. weirdwolf

This series is my fav.

April 23, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. skycreation

Total Genius'!

April 23, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. objetpetita

Nice article, good eye. That jack rabbit is wonderful!

April 23, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. CutieDynamite

Gorgeous picks! Wow.

April 23, 2009 at 6:17 p.m. WanderlustBling

Wow, great article. I'm overwhelmed by the aesthetic goodies.

April 23, 2009 at 6:20 p.m. rachelungerjewelry

Love the vintage green chandelier

April 23, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. jodieflowers

AWESOME finds in here! I love the headless dog canister, the flared black pants and the crochet portraits! Simply marvelous!

April 23, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. TimelessPaper

I love the stuff by papercutdiecut!

April 23, 2009 at 6:25 p.m. jodieflowers

oh, the headless dogs are woofers!!! LOL! Awesome!

April 23, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. gypsyeye

amazing pieces!!

April 23, 2009 at 6:50 p.m. shecological

Very cool, creative and brave art!!

April 23, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. BlueBettyShop

I love the crochet portraits! They are so intricate and beautiful, I love what you can do with fiber.

April 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. pamwares

thank you another great - now following designmilk!

April 23, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. akane

Love the crocheted portraits! Reminds me of my friend's work using tile:)

www.akanedesigns.blogspot.com

April 23, 2009 at 7:09 p.m. minouette

Visually stimulating as always!

I love the idea of crochet fine art.

April 23, 2009 at 7:11 p.m. fineartstoneware

Interesting stuff!

April 23, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. HelloVictory

wicked cool crochet!

April 23, 2009 at 7:56 p.m. PoorRobot

What inspiring designs! The light fixtures are amazing and those portraits are so incredible!

April 23, 2009 at 8:01 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

Those crochet portraits: WOWEE WOW WOW. Mind-bogglingly incredible.
and most everything else sends chills up my spine. Art indeed!

April 23, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. beadartjewelrysupply

WOW...now that's ART!

April 23, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

Gotta give you credit for this one, Teenangster! Well-done.

April 23, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. DeBonisOrquera

Wow!

April 23, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. JMCdesigns

you really amaze me with your finds! Love the crochet faces!!

April 23, 2009 at 8:27 p.m. mykonos

amazing faces!! wonderful!!

April 23, 2009 at 8:41 p.m. ScottieinaCanoe

Crochet faces are awesome :)

April 23, 2009 at 8:47 p.m. HAREandDRUM

Sorry, I don't think I have an inner Cosby... but the Saint Verde images are incredible!

April 23, 2009 at 9:14 p.m. breadandroses2

The crochet portraits are exquisite!

April 23, 2009 at 10 p.m. hjmart

Wow! Very interesting!

April 23, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. 5gardenias

a mesmerizing collection for sure-- love love love !

April 23, 2009 at 11:04 p.m. littlepinkpebble

wow~!!! Amazing~!!!

April 23, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. BROOKLYNrehab

M-E-O-W

April 23, 2009 at 11:23 p.m. undertheroot

splenerdiferously identified gorgeousness in the palm of your hands!!

April 23, 2009 at 11:29 p.m. vantiani

Oh how I wish I live near by to see that Awesome Crochet Portrait! So so so cool!

April 24, 2009 at 2:08 a.m. VintageCru

Woah, very neat collection of stuff. Love the crochet portraits, photography is also awesome.

April 24, 2009 at 2:55 a.m. TrampledByElephants

I don't think I'm the first to say it... but those crochet portraits...WOW.

inspiring. :)

April 24, 2009 at 3:04 a.m. SundraSandrusi

wow!!!!it is Very interesting!

April 24, 2009 at 3:14 a.m. kachingdesign

What awesome selections!

April 24, 2009 at 4:35 a.m. specificflavour

Oh, faux bangs; how intriguingly mysterious!

April 24, 2009 at 5:09 a.m. alangcry

wow,great

April 24, 2009 at 7:17 a.m. 3squares

the crochet portraits are amazing!

April 24, 2009 at 7:20 a.m. BayMoonDesign

Lots of amazing creations. Since I have 5 Siamese cats, you know ehich one I liked the very best!

April 24, 2009 at 7:37 a.m. MademoiselleG

Wow great finds! I love the "futurist" fashion picks. They really remind me the belgian designers like Martin Margiela.

April 24, 2009 at 7:46 a.m. LaCometaLab

Just... fantastic!

April 24, 2009 at 7:51 a.m. SherryDoleArt

A terrific collection of amazingly creative items. I love them all. Great work in pulling them all together.

April 24, 2009 at 8:02 a.m. Nishale

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

April 24, 2009 at 8:34 a.m. altardbeast

what an amazing collection!

April 24, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. aoifehorses

great great great collection well done!

April 24, 2009 at 9:06 a.m. MouseTrapVintage

Hooray for Cosby Sweaters! :)

April 24, 2009 at 10:10 a.m. tinahdee

sigh... I'm in love.

April 24, 2009 at 10:14 a.m. katiearms

Those crochet portraits are incredible! I'm having one of those, "Why oh why didn't I think of that!?" moments.
Such a good post!

April 24, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. jamieribisi

One of my favorite Shaker quotes! Thank you for bringing awareness to this beautiful group of people! I live near the last surviving Shaker Village and I strongly believe that everyone should do anything within their power to celebrate them and to help them live on for future generations to enjoy in real life and not just in history books. http://www.shaker.lib.me.us/

April 24, 2009 at 10:22 a.m. missbatch

always super-inspiring, alison! those crochet portraits are incredible.

April 24, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. ericawalker

love the whole idea here.
hamilton's work does "blow the mind". i'm in awe on a daily basis of all the talent and creativity out there.
thanks.

April 24, 2009 at 10:35 a.m. dogties

Wild,
Great stuff!!

April 24, 2009 at 11:13 a.m. steinschmuckdesign

I wait week for week to see what you are bringing us,
because its allway`s so inspiring to me. And for that, I Thank you.

April 24, 2009 at 11:33 a.m. brunococo

What a treat for Friday morning! But the Cat Lady has caught my eye.

April 24, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. mythunderstood

Strike a mood.....great photos and finds!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 24, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. auroraleehales

wow i love this!! perfect photos.

April 24, 2009 at 12:08 p.m. RivasStudios

Amazing stuff! Love the crochet faces!

April 24, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. vivilian

Those creation are amazing!
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April 24, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. neraidodhmiourgies

pretty collection:)

April 24, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. Jillie07

Who would of ever thought of that? WoW! Really nice and so talented.

April 24, 2009 at 7:23 p.m. WingsDove

This is a wonderful collection of museum-quality art and design. I would love to see more like this. Applause!!

April 24, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. sandali

Really AWESOME article with AMAZING features -- trigger happy thoughts ;)

April 25, 2009 at 1:22 a.m. EarthGirlKnits

I love, love the crocheted faces! They're amazing!

April 25, 2009 at 9:22 a.m. ToxicInk

Two killer blogs. Thanks for sharing!

April 25, 2009 at 9:24 p.m. Signs

Those crochet portraits are awesome@@

April 25, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. RetroLane

excellent article!

April 26, 2009 at 2:02 a.m. PeekoApparel

I LOVE all the influential reference material!

April 26, 2009 at 2 p.m. OliveSomeday

amazing crochet!!

April 26, 2009 at 3:01 p.m. bellasparty

The crochet portraits are awesome!

April 26, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. recycledwares

great eclectic mix of mediums and styles. love the "oddity" of each piece.

April 26, 2009 at 9:59 p.m. vintagetakeout

Great finds!

April 27, 2009 at 9:13 a.m. artistryinwood

check out this work.... Pyroghraphy, art in fire...Hope you like..

April 27, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. JessicaPoundstone

I will SO be headed down to Stumptown to check out the crochet portraits!!!

April 28, 2009 at 2:03 p.m. JazzGreen

really quirky art, thank you for sharing...

May 3, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. MissMinoes

Love the avant garde fashion. And the crochet faces are amazing.

The refinery29 link (about the 80s sweater) does weird things with my computer. When I close the page, it opens 2 new ones with the same link. I had to close all programs and reset my computer. :-(

May 3, 2009 at 7:58 p.m. monkeyandsquirrel

i do believe i am equal parts fascinated and creeped out by the siamese cat lady!

May 17, 2009 at 10:22 a.m. stellahats

Wow, Cat lady if really wild! Nice picks.

May 19, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. berniesbizarrebazaar

ugh I love the loose thread on the crochet portraits. glorious!

May 19, 2009 at 8:34 p.m. JenniferLaBellaArt

As an artist, I love to see the innovative ideas of other artists. Very inspiring!

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