Christmas Sweater #22 is another subtle piece, this time a fleece job. The zipper is shaped like holly leaves and if you’re not careful you’ll miss the holly leaves, berries and a couple swirls marking up the sweater. I’ve included an inset upclose for you to witness the majesty. How You Can Contribute to Goodwill [...]
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Sweater #21 and Houston Goodwill Stores
December 21, 2008 – 12:06 pm
Christmas Sweater #21 is a subtle piece whose festivity is only apparent if you stare at it for a second. Which could be creepy so exercise your peripheral vision when doing so. At first glance you might think this sweater is all about games, chess, checkers and some dangly triangles perfect to swing on in [...]
Christmas Sweater #20 and Goodwill’s Power of Work Campaign
December 20, 2008 – 10:40 am
Sweater #20 is a comfortable affair, something that could be worn to a Christmas party or function as sleep wear. A cadre of delightful penguins clad in hats and scarves sled down the snow covered fleece. More Happy Feet than March of the Penguins, these flightless birds know how to have a good time. Goodwill’s [...]
Christmas Sweater #19, Houston Chronicle & History of Goodwill
December 19, 2008 – 6:47 pm
This sweater session is now called to order. #19 is a beautiful pimp-my-christmas-sweater job. View the full size to witness the craftiness of the work. Because anyone can whip out an iron-on with little difficulty, the crafter had the stamina to dive into the onerous task of highlighting every wisp of Saint Nick’s beard with [...]
Christmas Sweater #18 & Big Announcement
December 18, 2008 – 5:44 pm
This is a glorious Christmas sweater. Notice the rocking horse which makes it kid friendly. The designer also had the foresight to include a “NOEL” on the sweater lest you jump to conclusions and think this was an ordinary red sweater. (Best caption in the comments section wins some sort of prize). QUESTION: What’s better [...]
Bandcamp is coming to Houston on October 19th
October 6, 2008 – 5:40 am
On October 19th, members of the Houston music scene will converge on Caroline Collective to discuss the Houston music scene, how to improve it, local government’s role in artist support and to teach each other tips and tricks they’ve pulled together on the road… Over the past several years of being a contributor and a [...]