CRAFT:

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The Crafting of Craft by Carla Sinclair in Welcome to Craft
Welcome to the new magazine for the new craft movement. Page 7

Why Making Stuff Is Fashionable Again by Jean Railla in Modern Crafting
Jean Raila, founder and editor of getcrafty.com, breaks down several theories of why crafting seems to have become ubiquitous overnight. Page 10

Etsy + Craft Contest Winners
About 300 Etsy crafters entered our "incorporate the Craft: logo into your craft" contest to introduce the magazine to the Etsy community. Some were fun, some were quirky, all were amazing in their detail and thoughtfulness. Here are the editors' top choices. Check out their comments and more information about the artists at craftzine.com/go/etsy. Page 11

Handmade by Gareth Branwyn, Arwen O'Reilly Griffith, Carla Sinclair in Handmade
A spotlight on extraordinary handmade creations. This installment features Johnny Swing, Escama, David North, David Cole, and Bill Burns. Page 12 Download Sample PDF of this article.

A Crafty Worker Is a Happy Worker by Mark Frauenfelder in Old School
Columnist Mark Frauenfelder shares a thrift store discovery from the General Motors Service Rack. Page 18

Undie Wallet by Reagan Copeland in Quick Craft
An underwear wallet might not be the first thing that jumps into your mind when you're planning your next craft project, but you might consider it after you see this clever how-to and its fabulous result. Page 19

Curio in Curio
Our favorite trinkets and treasures. Page 20 Download Sample PDF of this article.

New Wave Embroidery by Carla Sinclair
Sublime stitcher Jenny Hart thinks outside the hoop. Page 24

Sculpting Trash by Michael Shapiro
From discarded water dispensers to rusty wheelbarrows, sculptor Patrick Amiot can turn anything into fabulous art. Page 28

World On A String by Xeni Jardin
Liza Lou builds intricate scenes one bead at a time. Page 30

Geek Girl Takes on Fashion by Natalie Zee Drieu
Designer Diana Eng creates style with a scientific twist. Page 34

70s Tie-Upholstered Switch Plate by Matt Maranian in Quick Craft
A polyester classic, the ultra-wide, double-thick necktie of the 70s never came back in style like it should've. Nevertheless, you can still pay homage to one of the Me Decade's most garish moments in men's fashion with this upholstered switch plate. Page 38

Crafter Economics by Ulla-Maaria Engeström in Linkages
Columnist Ulla-Maaria Mutanen discusses crafter economics and how it differs from a conventional marketplace. Page 39

Zombies and Robots and Bears by Mary Belton
A look into the world of creepy cute dolls and the people who make them. Page 40

Crafting Geometry by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
What coral reefs, chaos, and the bias cut have in common. Page 46 Download Sample PDF of this article.

Long Live Gocco by Jill Bliss
Can we resurrect the world's coolest printing machine? Page 50

The Case of the Missing Curve by Susie Bright in Susie's Home Ec
Columnist Susie Bright explores patterns and how designing for the flattest plane is the simplest. Page 52 Download Sample PDF of this article.

The Electric Tank Top by Leah Buechley
Use silver-coated thread and a microprocessor to make programmable LED clothing. Page 54 Download Sample PDF of this article.

Jet Age Garden by Mister Jalopy
With $100 and a spare weekend, you can build a corner garden that will impress your granny and offend local Japanese garden enthusiasts. Page 68

These Boots Are Made For Knitting by Tina Marrin
Transform boring shoes into an awesome pair of knit slouch boots. Page 78

Ant Farm Room Divider by Matt Maranian
Divide and enhance your space with carpentry and computer skills. Page 86

Catnip Castle by Julia Szabo
A kitty playground we can all enjoy. Page 94

Bazaar by Natalie Zee Drieu in Bazaar
Books, kits, and crafty goods we adore. Page 102

Silk-Screening by Kirk von Rohr in 101
Silk-screening is a great way to personalize your gear. With this 101, you can print your designs on anything you hang, wear, or tote. Page 106

Cell Charms: Baubles for Your Mobile by Natalie Zee Drieu in Quick Craft
Cell charms are fun pieces of jewelry that dangle from a cellphone. This project is also a great way to use up any extra beads you have lying around, or showcase your vintage finds in a new way. This cute vintage owl cell charm, as created by jewelry designer Kris Nations, takes less than 10 minutes to make! Page 114

Battle Chic by Annalee Newitz in DIY: Wear It
Craft a wardrobe of medieval armor with DIY chainmail. Page 115 Download Sample PDF of this article.

Wearable Artifacts by Gretchen Walker in DIY: Wear It
Making jewelry with everyday fossils. Page 118

No Ordinary Stitch Session by Jenny Hart in DIY: Stitch It
Forsake boardslides in the name of art with Jenny Hart as she drills and embroiders a skateboard. Page 121

Cro-bot by Elisabeth Doherty in DIY: Stitch It
Crochet a robot doll that rocks with Beth Doherty. Page 123

The Comeback Craft by Kristina Pinto in DIY: Accessorize It
These two sparkly bangles make needlepoint cool again. Page 127

Rainbow Cocoon by Emily Drury in DIY: Accessorize It
Transform wool fleece into a felted iPod cozy. Page 131

Fiesta Explosion Flower Pots by Kathy Cano Murillo in DIY: Accessorize It
Spiff up terra cotta with vivid color and clay. Page 133

Making an Atomic Ball Clock by Steve Lodefink in DIY: Hang It
Put together a wooden rendition of this classic 1950's timekeeper. Page 135

Vintage Clock Conversion by Steve Lodefink in DIY: Hang It
Replace your clock's windup or wall-plug movement with a modern, accurate quartz unit. Page 138

Raw But Refined by Matt Maranian in DIY: Hang It
Homespun framing using plywood and plexiglass. Page 139

Customized Kitsch by Leah Kramer in DIY: Hang It
Create your own paint-by-numbers kit. Page 141

Cider Rules by Holly Gates in DIY: Ferment It
Make and bottle your own hard cider. Page 143

Lanterns-a-Go-Go by Mister Jalopy in DIY: Light It
Convert electric Chinatown party lights to battery power. Page 147

Random Screen by Aram Bartholl in DIY: Light It
Turn your recycling into art with this gorgeous, constantly changing light display. Page 150

Switched-On Cookware by Bob Parks in Recycle It
Homemade lamps are the gateway drug to more sophisticated dalliances with electricity. Bob Parks explores kitschy old kitchen treasures made into fabulous new lamps. Page 152

Punk Up The Plastic by Carla Sinclair in Makeover
After fashion designer Winter Rosebudd became a mom, she realized that cool toys for tots were hard to come by. So when she inherited a scuffed-up Lil Tyke kiddie car from her neighbor, she transformed it into "something fun that matched our home and punk lifestyle." Page 160 Download Sample PDF of this article.