Sockit Projects

		In the works: Stamp Kit By Sarah Neuburger of The Small Object Sarah Neuburger is the mega-talent behind the cute and smart site The Small Object. She’s been wowing collectors and connoisseurs of handmade cute (and readers of Daily Candy and Boing Boing, among others) for several years. Until now, her work has only been available as her own handmade objects. In spring 2009, Sarah Neuburger’s genius will be unleashed on the mass market with a stamp kit chock-a-block full of her art, style, and functionality.

		In the works: Kitty Wigs books and postcards By Julie Jackson When the media got wind of the sassy Kitty Wigs, they couldn’t get enough. Julie Jackson’s creation has been featured on Anderson Cooper and Graham Norton on television, and in Business Week and other magazines and websites. Clearly a hot concept, a publisher will be releasing the Kitty Wigs book, as well as a postcard set, in spring 2009.

		Bend the Rules Sewing by Amy Karol published by Potter Craft (Crown/Random House) Author Amy Karol, whose Angry Chicken is one of the best-loved craft blogs on the Web, brings stitchers everywhere a down-to-earth introduction to sewing, including thirty projects so adorable and cool they’ll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and thread. With its best-friend tone, solid reference section, and supercute projects, this is the introduction to sewing that you won’t want to be without. Amy Karol is a trained interior designer, artist, seamstress, and self-professed fabric junkie. Find her popular craft blog, Angry Chicken, on her website at www.amykarol.com "For a virtual vacation from the everyday, take a trip to amykarol.com . . . and her blog Angry Chicken. . . novice and new sewers alike will love this new book by Portland Ore. crafter, Amy Karol.” Country Living “This book makes you want to quit what you are doing and just sew.” –The Arizona Republic “…instantly captivated by the mix of helpful beginner-friendly sewing chat and the charming, customizable projects.” - Adorn

		The Museum of Kitschy Stitches by Stitchy McYarnpants published by Quirk Books Stitchy McYarnpants’s tour de farce! From the testosterone-draining styles of his-and-hers sweaters to the twisted visions of world grannification, Stitchy demonstrates that one person’s creative breakthrough can be another person’s reason for running away to join the circus to avoid yet another crocheted pantsuit. So put on that cozy granny square sweater and join Stitchy McYarnpants for a stroll down repressed-memory lane that will make you giggle, make you groan, and leave you asking, “What on earth were they thinking, anyway?” With a Ph.D. in Kitschology and a minor in Cheeky Snark, Stitchy McYarnpants is uniquely qualified to document the fashion foibles of our past. Her questionable style of dress in the 1980s may also someday allow her to have an exhibit of her own. Stitchy shares a home with her darling husband, a small herd of cats, and way too much kitsch.

		Tease 50 Inspired T-shirt Transformations by Superstars of Art, Craft & Design by Sarah Sockit published by Perigree/Penguin In Tease, 50 superstars of creativity, art, and design take the basic T-shirt from ordinary to extraordinary-- and sometimes, turn it into something completely different. With fabulous illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Tease provides outrageous, inspiring ideas from crafters around the globe. Some of Tease's featured crafting dynamos include: - Amy Sedaris, actress, crafter, and baker extraordinaire - Fashion designer and stylist for Sex and the City, Patricia Field - Celebrity designer, photographer, and author Todd Oldham - Debbie Stoller, the bestselling author of Stitch ‘n Bitch, and publisher of BUST magazine - Jenny Hart, artist and author of Sublime Stitching - The host of Knitty Gritty on the DIY Network, Vickie Howell - Leah Kramer, founder of craftster.org, the leading online crafting website “Thanks to Tease, I’ve become instantly addicted to silkscreening. I also embroidered a bluebird on a top, and plan to try out a few more ideas, including updating old togs with felt designs and beading. Tease totally delivers on its claim: It can actually teach you to convert a $5 T-shirt into a piece that could easily warrant a $100 price tag in boutiques.” – Time Out New York

		Subversive Cross Stitch by Julie Jackson published by Quirk Packaging, Chronicle Books, Chronicle Gift, Blue Q A series of children's books by artists including William Wegma Julie Jackson reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. Stitch up “Bitch in Kitchen” for a heartfelt housewarming gift. Spread cheer with the ever-festive “Bite Me”. Or whip up “This Place Sucks” for a cherished co-worker. Create one-of-a-kind revolutionary designs from craft-store patterns with subversive sentiments all your own. Julie Jackson's best-selling designs have been translated into a book and several ancillary products which have been featured in international media including the Washington Post, ReadyMade, and Graham Norton, and is loved by celebs including Stephen Colbert. She is also the genius behind the absurdly popular phenomenon Kitty Wigs. “Move the [expletive] over, Marth Stewart—her comes charmingly disgruntled Julie Jackson and her hard-core handicrafts. Featuring mottoes such as ‘Get Lost!’ and ‘Kiss My Grits,’ her Subversive Cross Stitch wall hangings are a reminder of the punk rock that raised us so our parents didn’t have to.” – Washington Post

		You Grow Girl The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening by Gayla Trail published by Simon & Schuster You Grow Girl is Gayla Trail's first book spin-off from her hugely popular gardening site YouGrowGirl.com. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream! From its beginnings as an online magazine eight years ago, You Grow Girl has grown to have an audience of hundreds of thousands, and Gayla Trail has become a gardening celeb, interviewed for magazines, television, and documentaries. She and You Grow Girl have been featured in media across North America, including the TV shows Recreating Eden, Living in Toronto & CNN and CBC Newsworld, in Domino, Newsweek, NY Times, Home & Garden, Globe & Mail, Elle, ReadyMade, and many more. “With these instructions, even the blackest thumb will be harvesting mouthwatering tomatoes and sipping a homegrown blend of herbal tea by next summer.” - Domino “Trail came up with an approach that is as refreshing and quirky as are her reasons for an all-consuming interest in plants.” – AP “Gayla Trail, a bona fide alt chick with the cat glasses and obscure '80s rock T-shirts to prove it, has the dirt. She has distilled the gardening process into a series of bite-sized, quirkily written sections for a new generation of land- and time-deprived DIY[ers].” – Los Angeles Times

		As Smart As We Are One Ring Zero published by Softskull As Smart As We Are, the critically acclaimed book/CD brainchild of Michael Hearst and Josh Camp of One Ring Zero, features lyrics by major writers including Jonathan Lethem, Margaret Atwood, Paul Auster, Dave Eggers, A.M. Homes, Rick Moody, Denis Johnson, and Neil Gaiman. As Smart As We Are has received extraordinary press attention around the country and One Ring Zero has toured around the world playing the album, often with the writers along onstage. Highlights include Margaret Atwood playing the Theremin to an audience of thousands in Toronto, being interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air, and touring France with Sophie Auster. "A well-orchestrated booby-trap for music lovers everywhere." —Viggo Mortenson “Hearst and Camp have not only embraced their ‘lit rock’ reputation but seem primed to become the movement’s indisputable kings.” - The Boston Globe “…never mind the Billboard charts, these guys ought to be on the Times bestseller list.” - The Boston Phoenix “One Ring Zero’s ethno-pop could have been played in the background of a Balkan-embassy party in the 1930s, but that’s not all there is to the band: The songs on its ambitious As Smart As We Are-which features lyrics by literary figures including Paul Auster, Rick Moody and Margaret Atwood-touch on They Might Be Giants whimsy, Residents-style unease, Tom Waits clank and Marianne Faithful melancholy.” - Time Out New York

		Renewable Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment This award-winning book was created as a compendium to the Renewable Brooklyn music and sustainability festival—an event featuring bands including Soviet, Price Paul, and cutting edge sustainable designers from around the country. The book cleverly integrates sustainability into the design. The design team came up with ingenious ideas for using fewer resources such as the ticket to the event being a knocked-out piece from the front cover; using the margins for extra environmental information, and featuring a variety of environmental paper samples throughout the book.

		Vinnie's Giant Period Chart & Journal Sticker Book Vinnie's Cramp Kicking Remedy Book by Vinnie Angel The curse, the crimson tide, Aunt Flo-no matter what you call it, menstruation is often a taboo subject. Then along came Vinnie, who's made it his mission in life to demystify periods for women (and men!) the world over. With space to chart a year's worth of periods, the journal will help you create a detailed account of your natural cycle, as well as cheer you up with hot tips on cramp cures, hilarious quotes from fellow menstruators, and more. The snazzy vinyl tampon case is perfect for toting and protecting period paraphernalia in your purse or backpack. Take it from Vinnie: Don't dread your monthly cycle, celebrate it! Compare notes with your pals, impress your gynecologist, and most important of all-- know your flow! Fans of Vinnie's Giant Roller Coaster Period Chart & Journal Sticker Book rejoice! Menstruation magnate Vinnie the Tampon Case Distributor is back with Vinnie's Cramp-Kicking Remedies, a low-priced, take-along how-to handbook for curing the PMS blues. Chock-full of over 50 recipes, crafts, exercises, and quick cure-alls to soothe a cranky mood, massage an achy back, and curb a crampy tummy. Best of all, the remedies don't call for exotic ingredients, just simple everyday items from soup cans to doorjambs, fluffy pillows to minty tea. When it comes to demystifying menstruation, there is no one better than Vinnie. His humorous, friendly tone and his playful illustrations will inspire every gal to stand up proudly and say, "I know my flow!" “It’s the bible for all things menses!” – YM magazine “Keep it on your coffee table and watch the conversation, um, flow!” – Lucky “Putting the ‘MEN’ back in menstruation.” - Jane “The new lady love trouble elixir.” - Flaunt