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Are you crafty? Tell us about it!

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Crafty Cyclists Unite!

Are you crafty? Tell us about it! We'd like to have a big bike craft show in Chicago one of these days so let's talk about what we make and how to make a craft show happen. In the meantime, let's have lots of craft nights/rainy weekend craft days to have fun being creative together.

rik asked, "Is this for 'crafty cycling projects' or just 'general crafty projects by people who happen to be cyclists'?"

Christie replied, "I say any and all craftiness is welcome. Whether you want to knit a hat to wear under your helmet, draw a bicycle in your sketch pad, sew a new skirt to wear while riding your bicycle, or quilt a blanket to snuggle up with after a cold ride, it all works!"

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Helmet Festooning 2 Replies

Here's an article from Cycling Sisters about decorating your helmet: http://cyclingsisters.org/festoon

Started by Cricket. Last reply by jamimaria Mar 19.

Make/give a homemade good to 5 different people by the end of this year 1 Reply

My as-yet-to-be-met-in-person friend Megan posted an awesome facebook update that I'd like to try here at our craft group:"I will make something for the first 5 people that post a response to my stat…

Started by Cricket. Last reply by alewyfe Mar 10.

BikeCraft

http://bikeportland.org/bikecraft/

Started by Cricket Mar 8.

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Comment by Cricket on July 25, 2010 at 9:45pm

I made some I can't get enough of Pierogi John catnip toys. Let me know if you want one/some.

Sugar Ray tested them and approves:

Comment by Hector on June 29, 2010 at 12:48pm: Hello fellow cyclist.
I figure this would be a good place as any to post this.
Robert's Cycles in Rogers Park is looking for a female mechanic.
Need not be an expert but she needs to know how to handle tools and do basic maintenance.
Robert's Cycles is located at
7054 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
Ask for Richard

Comment by Cricket on June 21, 2010 at 10:52am: I say one craft night ought to be focused on making some nipple tassels to help beautify Critical Mass and help calm down angry motorists. "She's Crafty" has an easy pattern for tassels. The end result is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iryqHw4qMJI and is safe for work.

Comment by Kellie on May 24, 2010 at 5:05pm: I might be alone on this, but I am somewhat partial to Humboldt Park.

Comment by Kelli on May 13, 2010 at 12:13pm: Welles Park?

Comment by Kristen Orser on May 13, 2010 at 12:04pm: there are so many parks and they are all fantastic. i keep missing craft nights for late night work, but if it's outside...that's just too tempting to pass up. what about that huge park in lincoln square? what's that one called...it's so pretty.

Comment by jamimaria on May 6, 2010 at 5:00pm: Would there be any interest in organizing an outdoor craft night? Perhaps at a park? Might be fun to do some messier projects.

Any suggestions for locations?

Comment by Jackie on April 27, 2010 at 11:08pm: Any craft nights coming up?

Comment by John on April 16, 2010 at 12:30pm: There are some skate helmets that could be turned into these:
http://www.yakkay.com
and the ear warmers would be a great project for NEXT winter.

Comment by jamimaria on April 16, 2010 at 12:25pm: At one craft night we put stars punched out of reflective tape on our helmets. It was pretty fun...thnaks to Jera for punching out the stars. Reflective tape is a wonderful thing!