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World of Geekcraft: Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects
by
Susan Beal (Goodreads Author),
Jay B. Sauceda
Geek meets craft in this fun collection of 25 kooky projects for geeks of any affiliation, from D&D dice earrings, Star Trek pillows, and Super Mario cross-stitch to Star Wars terrariums, a Morse code quilt, and much more! Organized by difficulty from "Not a Jedi Yet" to "Warp Speed," World of Geekcraft covers a range of popular crafting techniques including beading, q...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
March 23rd 2011
by Chronicle Books
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World of Geekcraft is a delightful book. The 25 projects run the gamut of geekdom, from jewelry made from 20-sided dice, to crocheted Tribbles, to a replica of the sewing boxes from Coraline. While many of the projects are inspired by a specific world of geekery (Buffy, Star Wars), others are just generally geeky (a Morse Code quilt, a steampunk pendant, a needle-felted solar system mobile).
Patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, and run from extremely easy to rather intricate and detaile...more
Patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, and run from extremely easy to rather intricate and detaile...more
A collection of geeky crafts? Do I even need to tell you how enthused both my daughter and I are about this book?
World of Geekcrafts is a collection put together by Susan Beal of West Coast Crafty of geek themed projects by many artists. There are 25 projects in all.
The projects are wide array of mediums. There is a large fuse bead Buffy the Vampire Slayer portrait, lots of sewn projects like the machine sewn Morse Code quilt or the hand sewn Periodic Table of the Elements cozies. Susan Beal has...more
World of Geekcrafts is a collection put together by Susan Beal of West Coast Crafty of geek themed projects by many artists. There are 25 projects in all.
The projects are wide array of mediums. There is a large fuse bead Buffy the Vampire Slayer portrait, lots of sewn projects like the machine sewn Morse Code quilt or the hand sewn Periodic Table of the Elements cozies. Susan Beal has...more
i found the projects in this book to be engaging. my crafty side is totally thrilled to hang out with my inner geek and cause some trouble. the instructions for the projects are clear and the projects themselves range from sciencey projects (Star Wars Terrariums!), to things to make with thread or yarn, designs that encourage recycling, creations inspired by the geek canon (tribbles!), stuff to keep you warm (how rad is a Secret Message Quilt?!), shiny goods to wear (d20 Deluxe!), tasty treats t...more
I am not quite geeky enough to recognize everything in this book, but I'm geeky enough to enjoy it anyway. The book is very well done. Not only do we get geeky crafts, beautifully displayed, but we get background on each designer, websites where we can see more of their crafty or geeky selves. I especially like the "best geeky memory" feature for the artisans.
Truthfully, most of the crafts featured do not appeal to me. Even if we had saved all the Star Wars action figures, I would not be making...more
Truthfully, most of the crafts featured do not appeal to me. Even if we had saved all the Star Wars action figures, I would not be making...more
When it comes to delivering quality craft books, Susan Beal has it covered. Just like all her other creative titles, this one is specific, wholehearted and written with mucho detail!
World of Geek Craft is dedicated to those who love all things sci fi, fantasy and more. Rather than solely relying on collectibles to purchase, Susan shares how to make our own pieces of pop culture gold.
What I love the most is that this book is perfect for guys and boys. With the right theme, they too can be lured...more
World of Geek Craft is dedicated to those who love all things sci fi, fantasy and more. Rather than solely relying on collectibles to purchase, Susan shares how to make our own pieces of pop culture gold.
What I love the most is that this book is perfect for guys and boys. With the right theme, they too can be lured...more
This is a must-have for anyone who is a nerd with a bit of crafty knowledge like myself or someone who is crafty and has a geeky significant other like my wife. The featured cross-stiched framed underworld pipe from Mario with the caption "ceci n'est pas une pipe" is pure GENIUS and I want it on my mantle so bad I want to learn how to cross stich! There are a multitude of projects in here to suit any nerdy or geeky taste, and if you or someone you love needs a gift of a limetime...this is the gu...more
I'm kind of over crafty books in general, but this one is pretty funny. With projects ranging from sci-fi book cozies to Oregon Trail cross stitch, there are plenty of laughs and Joss Whedon references. I'm not a Star Wars Star Trek* person, but the knitted tribbles are extremely cute. Does that mean they are dangerous? If you have geeky people in your life, there is probably some inspiration in here for your holiday crafting.
* No, I don't know the difference.
look, i even took cell phone photos...more
* No, I don't know the difference.
look, i even took cell phone photos...more
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The writing in this book is lively and entertaining. I enjoy the short anecdotes between projects. I wish there were more projects included in the book. The instructions are clear and seem easy to follow. The book makes an attempt to include projects for varying ability levels. There are a few I want to try as-is (Hoth terrarium!) and others that I will modify a bit. Overall, this is a solid craft book for nerds, but you would be able to find most of the information very easily on geeky craft bl...more
Oh my God, what an amazing book! Combining two things I love… geek and craft, this book is brilliant. There are detailed step by step instructions for all the different projects, ranging from easy to difficult, covering many different types of craft, paper, embroidery, knitting, sewing… you name it!
The projects are easy to customise as well, and there are a lot of different projects I am dying to start, in particular, the mosaic and the solar system mobile! Be warned, if you know me, you may be...more
The projects are easy to customise as well, and there are a lot of different projects I am dying to start, in particular, the mosaic and the solar system mobile! Be warned, if you know me, you may be...more
This book has some interesting ideas in it, but nothing I was really interested in making. I liked the mosaic tool-box, but it's not something I need, so that one is struck off the list. I like the idea of the morse code quilt, but that's a whole lot of effort with a so-so result - I could see myself more likely to translate the idea into cross-stitch or embroidery. My two favourite projects were the planet plates and the solar system mobile, but I'd be unlikely to make use of either. The rest?...more
Wow. A geeky craft book with crafts my daughter and I can both love?!? How awesome! They may not be designed for the specific geeks we have (and I wish I knew a baby I could make that little Nimbus for!) but the ideas are solid and we can easily convert them. I'm thinking a Tardis iPod cover mig be my first project, although the original periodic table/elements design is fun. Who wouldn't want a little molybdenum protecting their tech gadgets, right?
There are crafts in here for every skill-set and for almost every type of crafter. I only wish there were more in each category. Such a range is covered that to do all the projects would be quite an investment in supplies. It is pretty awesome though. It would be neat to have more of these books come out for each category, like fiber-crafts, wood-crafts etc... If you are geeky in any way, or know someone who is this is a great book. You can give it as a gift or make things inside as a gift.
The 2 star rating is highly subjective: I am not geeky enough (or into the shows/movies/other that many geeks are) to feel any need whatsoever to recreate anything here, even the Coraline sewing box. Still, it was interesting to look through, and if you're crazy about those kinds of shows/movies/other that many geeks are, you'll like this book.
But the Buffy mosaic oozes creepiness with a stalker kick. Not good.
But the Buffy mosaic oozes creepiness with a stalker kick. Not good.
I don’t know if you can handle the amount of geek-tastic and craft-tastic fun that is packed into this book! There is something in here for every nerd: cylon hoodies, Star Wars terrariums, and 20-sided dice jewelry – oh my! Don’t fret, they didn’t forget us Harry Potter, Buffy, or steampunk fans either. You don’t need to be a master craftsman to complete these well-detailed projects (sewing/knitting skills are helpful for some so you can pair-up for twice the fun) and many can be accomplished wi...more
Collection of crafty projects with geeky themes. I was expecting more of them to be WoW themed projects, but they really run the gamut from gaming to Star Wars to WoW and beyond. Projects are in quickly increasing skill levels. Some are quite detailed and require some degree of proficiency in crafty type activities - like crochet. Peppered between projects are stories from geeks about geeky things.
Totally wonderful. If a craft book can be endearing, then this one is. The projects are great - ranging from Magritte inspired cross stitch to POW! ZAP! Magnets to quilts designed in Morse code. The stories behind each project speak to the crafter and the geek in all of us. Marvelous!
I borrowed this book from the libary, but I feel I really must own it. I loved the ideas in here. I wish it were longer and encompassed more geekdom.
I can't wait to go out and find some plates to make planets out of for my walls.
I can't wait to go out and find some plates to make planets out of for my walls.
Really disappointing. Loved the concept; it had me hooked. However, the crafts weren't really all that geeky, nor useful, nor even appealing, to me at least. The mosaic lunch box was the only thing I thought interesting and well done.
so fun!
I want to make the gear necklace. and the star wars terrariums!
I want to make the gear necklace. and the star wars terrariums!
Some of these crafts are a must have for the favorite geek in your life.
Cute book! Nice variety both in types of crafts and geeky stuff referenced. I especially liked the Star Wars terrariums, mosaic toolbox and the robot embroidery. Pictures were good, would be nice to have more in-progress shots as well or at least drawings for the instructions. Enjoyed browsing but don't know that I'll make anything from the book.
Lots of geeky and cool crafts projects!
This book is great- firstly because the geekcraft is not star wars- and doctor who- centric. It is pretty thorough. Secondly, the crafts are cool- I would (and hope to) make several of them.
Good if you like the types of crafts mentioned. Not really my thing.
Super cool geeky crafts. I have plenty of gift ideas for my delightfully geeky friends now. :) Most of these crafts require some proficiency in specific crafts: cross stitch, knitting, felting, etc. However, even if you don't have skills in these areas, you can still get crafty inspiration from each project. Great book!
You'll geek out for this book. Hehe.
Jul 23, 2011
Susan Wells
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Star Wars Terrariums!
I loved looking at this book, but ultimately there's nothing I would think twice about making.
DH loved the terriariums.
DH loved the terriariums.
*squee* I'm second in line!
May 15, 2013
Heather
marked it as to-read
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