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, quilting, appliqué, embroidery, and needle felting. Best of all, it's easy to get started with step-by-step instructions and handy templates included in the back of the book. With lots of photos and plenty of geekery throughout, this one-of-a-kind book shows that geek and craft go together like...pixels and cross-stitch!
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About the Author
Susan Beal writes for CRAFT, Stitch, ReadyMade, CraftStylish, Geekcrafts.com, and her own blog, Westcoastcrafty.com. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Jay B. Sauceda is one of the seven founding partners of the creative collective Public School. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Jay B. Sauceda is one of the seven founding partners of the creative collective Public School. He lives in Austin, Texas.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Alison
Format:Paperback
This book is loaded with enough projects to delight the geekiest of nerds; Star Wars, Steampunk, Harry Potter, Buffy, it's all here! The instructions are thoughtfully detailed and ample templates are provided. Some of my favorite projects inclue the Star Wars terrariums (3 different terrains!), the Wii Holster, and amazing steampunk pendant. The photos and illustrations really pull the book together, it's a blast to flip though. Highly recommended!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Geekiness is a particular state of mind, tied to certain technological and cultural icons and themes. In recent years it has gained a lot of mainstream recognition and appreciation, as witnessed by the popularity of the show "The Big Bang Theory." Thanks to this little book, anyone can express their inner geekiness through a fun and colorful set of projects.
Overall, this is a very well done and beautifully illustrated book. The projects are accompanied with fairly detailed instructions, although you should be prepared to experience a certain amount of frustration if you have not used these techniques and tools before. Nonetheless, if the projects seem interesting and appealing to you, you should not get frustrated with the setbacks. Rather, persisting in these pursuits can be immensely gratifying when accomplished with a sense of achievement.
My one criticism of this book is that it contains too many embroidery, decoration and jewelry projects, and not enough of the "hard-tools" crafts that many geeks (myself included) really relish.
Overall, this is a very well done and beautifully illustrated book. The projects are accompanied with fairly detailed instructions, although you should be prepared to experience a certain amount of frustration if you have not used these techniques and tools before. Nonetheless, if the projects seem interesting and appealing to you, you should not get frustrated with the setbacks. Rather, persisting in these pursuits can be immensely gratifying when accomplished with a sense of achievement.
My one criticism of this book is that it contains too many embroidery, decoration and jewelry projects, and not enough of the "hard-tools" crafts that many geeks (myself included) really relish.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ryan Herron
Format:Paperback
World of Geekcraft is such a blast. This has to be the brightest, most colorful DIY book on my shelf. Fans of WOW, Lost, and even the Oregon Trail will find something in here to occupy their weekend. Makes a great coffee table book and would be the perfect gift for that cute designer in the office. I'm really digging it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel Fish
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
So much fun stuff in here! I didn't know what to expect, but this is fun and simple with good instructions and pictures.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By GridGoodGal
Format:Paperback
Okay, so there wasn't any real Star Trek related projects (maybe the only minus for me) but regardless this book rocks! It has a plethora of ideas, and full of the kind of geekiness I can get behind! A very big favorite of mine - the Morse code quilt!!! Definitely the best. Now I wish I knew Morse code so I could create my own renditions!! This makes a great gift, and my grandmother even loved the idea. (She wants to make it for me...sorry grandma, you have to get your own!) Also very cool - the planet mobile. Great for baby or just for fun!
The instructions are simple enough, the provided patterns useful, and it's all written with all the sorts of geek-snark necessary. Now I only wish there were more of it!! Where the sequel?
The instructions are simple enough, the provided patterns useful, and it's all written with all the sorts of geek-snark necessary. Now I only wish there were more of it!! Where the sequel?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received my copy of this book today and I am blown away. The amount of sheer awesome crammed into one book is just amazing.
The crafts are awesome and the instructions are easy to follow.
The writing in it makes you laugh out loud.
A must buy for the geeky crafter in your life!
The crafts are awesome and the instructions are easy to follow.
The writing in it makes you laugh out loud.
A must buy for the geeky crafter in your life!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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 into the world of cross stitch, mosaic art and sewing! I'm talking Buffy and Einstein to Star Wars and Harry Potter.
The reason every crafter needs this book is because at some point they'll come across a geeky family or friend that will need to specialty gift. This book is the best source for that!
The only trouble is, where to start?
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 into the world of cross stitch, mosaic art and sewing! I'm talking Buffy and Einstein to Star Wars and Harry Potter.
The reason every crafter needs this book is because at some point they'll come across a geeky family or friend that will need to specialty gift. This book is the best source for that!
The only trouble is, where to start?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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 to eat, and even a new take on old school basics (LOVE the buffy project!). not only is this book filled with deliciously geeky projects, it caters to geeks of all ages with built-in nostalgia (oregon trail!) and newfangled nerdiness (consider the title's wink!). plus, the assortment of projects varies in skill level offering crafty adventures for the beginning or novice crafter all the way to the crafter extraordinaire.
the layout is aesthetically pleasing and the geeky stories from the contributors adds more pizzazz to an already personality-filled text.
the layout is aesthetically pleasing and the geeky stories from the contributors adds more pizzazz to an already personality-filled text.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, superfun book!
This book is so much fun, and so thoughtfully written and designed. It is filled with some really fun projects, and it does make an excellent gift for the maker geek in your life!
Published 2 months ago by P. Owens
3.0 out of 5 stars
great gift
Bought this for a friend and was satisfied with the tips, templates and extra ideas in the back. It even tells you where to buy some of the more obscure supplies. Read more
Published 6 months ago by KR
5.0 out of 5 stars
GeekTASTIC!
This book is by far the geekiest of all craft books. With crafts for all ages and stages of geekdom. So many good things in here. Read more
Published 16 months ago by rainbowbrte
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not for the Casual Crafter
The book's description and all these glowing reviews leave out the most important thing: if you are a casual crafter this is NOT for you. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sandra E. Soroka
5.0 out of 5 stars
Geeky nerdy craft lovers will rejoice!
A collection of geeky crafts? Do I even need to tell you how enthused both my daughter and I are about this book? Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shala Kerrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Susan Beal Conquers the "World of Geekcraft"
If you've ever wanted to show your geeky love through handmade crafts, this is your book!
There's a variety of projects for every level of crafter, from easy Star Wars... Read more
There's a variety of projects for every level of crafter, from easy Star Wars... Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by Sherezada Kent
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