Posts from — September 2008

As promised, we’re posting the finished version of the sweater we wrote about a couple of weeks ago. Marissa Lynn from Moscow, Idaho finished up the sweater for her (adorable) little boy, and it’s even more fabulous than we’d imagined. The Fair Isle work is amazing, let alone the unmistakable face on the back and “OBAMA” on the front.

Send us your original Obama-inspired creations! Drop us an email at obamacraftproject@gmail.com or upload your pics to the OCP Flickr Pool.

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Etsy seller silvercocoon of Minneapois, Minn. says that this necklace is “a tasteful way to show your support when buttons and t-shirts aren’t appropriate (and even when they are!).” We couldn’t agree more. We also agree that her offering this piece at a special price, including free shipping, and making a donation to the Obama campaign for each one sold is a very generous way she’s showing her support for creating the change this country needs. You can see more pictures of this necklace over here, and check out some of her other Obama-inspired items in her Etsy shop.

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In Austin, Texas last week crafters got together to screen print and raise money for the Obama-Biden campaign. In exchange for a $10 donation, you could have anything—from a T-shirt to a car sun shade screen printed. These are Rachel‘s photos from the event.

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

For you Portland peeps… Send us an email at sewersewist@gmail.com or comment on this post if this is something you’d be interesting in attending. We’re looking at Saturday, October 11… We’ll gauge interest and, if enough people are game, we’ll organize one here! Let us know ASAP.

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Craftster user jedimaster fina screen printed this tea towel from a design by Ray Noland of Go Tell Mama! I’m for Obama!. The original work is call “Talking to U.S.”—check it out over here.

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If you happen to be in the Keystone State this weekend, check out this Crafts Fair benefiting the Obama-Biden campaign.

A group of local artists and craftspeople will hold a fundraising sale this weekend (Sept. 27 and 28) to support Barack Obama’s campaign for the presidency. The event will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until 5:00 p.m. at Centre County Democrat Headquarters (224 South Allen Street in State College, Penn.).

Participants will sell their original creations and will donate all proceeds to the Obama campaign. Items available for purchase include paintings, jewelry, photography, greeting cards, calligraphy, pins, fabric art, and assorted crafts.

A reception with refreshments will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

There’s a bit more information over here.

If you go, snap a few pictures and we’ll post them here.

Yes We Can!