The secret truth behind the craft-selling sites is that not everyone is actually that good at the crafts. But they all think they are. posted by smackfu at 9:35 PM on December 16, 2007 [1 favorite]
I have always loved the crafster slogan "Rock is dead. Long live Paper and Scissors." posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 9:37 PM on December 16, 2007 [3 favorites]
woo! I made a good dent in a keyhole knit scarf watching 5th Element for the 8 millionth time tonight.
Sorry, that latest link is subscriber only -- though it let (nonsubscriber) me in from here. posted by ClaudiaCenter at 9:50 PM on December 16, 2007
Ambrosia Voyeur, it's a clever expression, but it ignores a pretty fundamental fact: scissors cut paper, and cut paper is, by roshambo definition, defeated. Without rock to keep scissors in line, it will ascend! The ancient three-way stalemate will collapse, and the very axis of the world will crack. Better, I think, to say
Rock is dead.
Scissors cut paper,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born? posted by lumensimus at 10:03 PM on December 16, 2007 [1 favorite]
Everybody wants a rock to wind a piece of string around. posted by tangerine at 10:09 PM on December 16, 2007
Where was I - I forgot the point that I was making. posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:24 PM on December 16, 2007
There should be a dating site for the handmade/diy set called "Craft Singles". It might not cater to the lactose intolerant, though. posted by ooga_booga at 10:27 PM on December 16, 2007
Dear Hive Mind: I want to buy a big prosthetic forehead, to wear on my real head. Is anyone aware of etsy sellers offering such an item? (budget is $7) posted by contraption at 11:19 PM on December 16, 2007 [1 favorite]
Woo-hoo! they name-checked Bazaar Bizarre! (I coordinate the Cleveland one).
Oh, and love the TMBG references. I'd knit you one if I didn't have a book deadline today, contraption! posted by bitter-girl.com at 11:59 PM on December 16, 2007
I've accidentally got caught up in the upswing in crafting. Earlier this year, I re-wrote the software behind my online farmers market and made it available for other markets to use. My own market in Athens, GA saw a surge in popularity as the stars aligned, and some local crafters approached me.
They said that buying locally crafted items was just as important as buying locally grown food, and that physical "booths and tables" craft fairs weren't really all that different from farmers markets, and would they be able to use my software to start an online crafting market for Athens. Where Etsy is a ship anywhere market, this would be all local, order online, come pickup your order in one place sort of thing.
So, a couple weeks ago, Athens Locally Crafted opened. They've had a great response, and the system is now in place for other markets to open up in communities everywhere. Maybe the NYT can write a follow-up piece... posted by ewagoner at 7:47 AM on December 17, 2007
Around the corner from me is a hipster craft shop called "She's Crafty" (a Beastie Boys song for those not in the know). posted by sourwookie at 8:33 AM on December 17, 2007
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