Author Topic: FS: Custom Arcade crochet projects (US/WV) NEW PROJECT: BUBBLE BOBBLE BLANKET (Read 27441 times)

shardian · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 07:48:51 pm »

EDIT: NEWEST STUFF IS LOCATED AT END OF THREAD

My wife makes custom crocheted crafts.
http://playtimecreations.etsy.com

She is currently making arcade pillows. If you have an idea for a custom craft, she can make it happen.

Pillows: 12"x12" 100% hand crafted

$20 ea. single sided design
$30 ea. double sided design

Discounts applied to larger orders.

shardian · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:28:39 am »

Note: My wife pointed out a few flaws in this one that were corrected in the new pattern and pillows. You can see that there are occasional glitches in the symetry of the stiches. Thus, the price has dropped to $15+shipping.

Price is now $15 shipped.

This pillow sucked and noone wanted it. See later in the thread for the newest designs.

shardian · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:24:36 pm »

Here is an assortment of Galaga pillow goodies. These pillows are two sided. Pillows can be ordered either single sided or double sided.

Have one more bug to do (the red/white/blue one), then moving on to make pacman/Ms. pacman pillows.

ChadTower · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:44:57 am »

I would buy Berzerk robots... probably easier to do too since they are one solid colour. Maybe 1 of the guy from Berzerk and a couple robots... let me know if you can get those made and I'll talk to the wife about the expense.

shardian · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:52:49 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on February 25, 2009, 08:44:57 am

I would buy Berzerk robots... probably easier to do too since they are one solid colour. Maybe 1 of the guy from Berzerk and a couple robots... let me know if you can get those made and I'll talk to the wife about the expense.

100% do-able. Just let me know via pm exactly what, and how many you want.

ChadTower · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:30:41 am »

I can tell you without asking her that the wife is going to want to know dimensions. There's no scale in the photos.

shardian · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:38:37 am »

I haven't ever measured them. They are somewhere between 12" and 14" I am pretty sure. The pillows inside are custom made black to fit the finished product.

I'll get some definite measurements today and update this post.

ChadTower · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:43:07 am »

That size seems about right. For now quote up a set of 4 - three robots and the soldier. Maybe robots of different colors if that affects anything. Don't start them yet as I have to look and see if we actually have the funds this month.

shardian · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2009, 10:32:52 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on February 25, 2009, 09:43:07 am

That size seems about right. For now quote up a set of 4 - three robots and the soldier. Maybe robots of different colors if that affects anything. Don't start them yet as I have to look and see if we actually have the funds this month.

PM Sent for quote.

shardian · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:32:37 pm »

Current Berzerk pillows (in progress)

Malenko · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:01:41 pm »

pfft if no one wanted the first galaga pillow, throw it in my box, I'll take it if its free :p

shardian · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:06:28 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on March 03, 2009, 06:01:41 pm

pfft if no one wanted the first galaga pillow, throw it in my box, I'll take it if its free :p

Your box already went out unfortunately. I think this one will end up in the hands of one of my friends.

SirPeale · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:57:30 pm »

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=87353.0

shardian · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2009, 04:47:35 pm »

Just finished a new order: Berzerk Pillows!

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shardian · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2009, 04:50:24 pm »

The next 2 sets to be done are Pacman stuff, and bubble bobble stuff. I have had 2 people request bubble bobble, i think they will get the green light next.

Also, the wife started a store front at http://playtimecreations.etsy.com

I still prefer to take orders here (to save on fees), but feel free to use that site if you want for the alchemy stuff.

Malenko · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2009, 07:05:17 pm »

I got my pillows a couple weeks ago and love em, no time to review them, but they are VERY high quality

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2009, 07:38:30 pm »

That berzerk set is sweet, great work wife of Shardian!

ChadTower · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2009, 07:49:18 pm »

The white robot is all blurry!

Havok · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2009, 08:29:21 pm »

Those Berzerk pillows look great!

rockin_rick · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2009, 09:09:26 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on March 13, 2009, 07:49:18 pm

The white robot is all blurry!

How do you make it all blury? Special yarn?

I think that Bub and Bob is a winner!

Rick

shardian · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2009, 11:44:58 pm »

Quote from: Havok on March 13, 2009, 08:29:21 pm

Those Berzerk pillows look great!

Glad you like them. I will have another Berzerk Soldier and White robot available by Monday if anyone would like their own set.

YoGaBaR · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2009, 11:50:40 pm »

Hey how much for a blue dino from bubble bobble with that tight stitching like she did with eeyore and tigger?

shardian · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2009, 12:27:03 am »

Quote from: YoGaBaR on March 13, 2009, 11:50:40 pm

Hey how much for a blue dino from bubble bobble with that tight stitching like she did with eeyore and tigger?

She would have to make a custom pattern for that. Those Winnie the pooh things are huge (tigger is about 2 feet tall!), and took her a long time to make with a pattern. If she made this one much smaller - approximately 10" tall or so, it may not be too hard. I will have to talk to her about price.

Either way, it is a cool project I know she would like to do. She's made a few custom patterned dolls, and they always turn out cool.

shardian · « **Reply #23 on:** March 15, 2009, 12:43:19 pm »

Berzerk 2 pillow set listed at:
http://playtimecreations.etsy.com

ChadTower · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:56:21 pm »

The Berzerk pillows have arrived. They're good! Definitey order something from them, they're making good stuff at a great price.

YoGaBaR · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2009, 07:28:45 pm »

Did you get a price for bob (bubble bobble) dino?

shardian · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2009, 08:20:53 pm »

Quote from: YoGaBaR on March 18, 2009, 07:28:45 pm

Did you get a price for bob (bubble bobble) dino?

Why this is the most popular theme, I'll never know.

Anyways, Wife has completed 2 Bob fronts. Bub will be an identical pattern, but appropriate colors of course. One guy on KLOV has already placed an order for a 2 sided bubble bobble pillow. There will be an extra set of bub and bob available for the next in line. Due to the pattern, these had to be a little bigger - a little over 13" square I think. Price is still the same though:

$20 single design pillow
$30 double sided pillow.

Note, there is a stray speck of white near bob's mouth that I noticed after taking the pic. It will be corrected.

shardian · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2009, 08:26:48 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on March 18, 2009, 05:56:21 pm

The Berzerk pillows have arrived. They're good! Definitey order something from them, they're making good stuff at a great price.

Thanks for the compliment Chad!

About pricing: There have been 2 other people I know of who have sold arcade related pillows on etsy. Both are made of fabric squares and sewn together. One only sells a sham and you supply the $20 pillow insert, and she charges almost double what we charge for the whole pillow!
The other lady makes them the same way (sewn fabric squares), but as a complete pillow. She still charges almost double ours.

So while at first glance it seems high, it is very reasonable for custom craft work.

shardian · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:24:14 pm »

New pillow set is done:
Galaga bug pillows. If you want a bug and a ship, she can make more ships.

ChadTower · « **Reply #29 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:32:00 am »

Quote from: shardian on March 18, 2009, 08:26:48 pm

Thanks for the compliment Chad!

This morning the kids were playing 4 pillow monty with them using the white robot as the goal.

Ummon · « **Reply #30 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:44:38 am »

That Bob is pretty sharp. Now if you only could make the weave tighter, it'd be tits.

shardian · « **Reply #31 on:** March 20, 2009, 07:56:43 am »

Quote from: Ummon on March 20, 2009, 02:44:38 am

That Bob is pretty sharp. Now if you only could make the weave tighter, it'd be tits.

It can be done, but at either a cost of size (about half), or cost of price (about double). To get the same size pillow with a tighter weave would require twice the work and twice the materials.

I'll be posting the finished double sided pillow later today. One is spoken for, but a second will be available shortly.

Her next project will probably be a 3D bub/bob character doll,as requested on KLOV. It would have a tight pattern like the Winnie the Pooh guys on the flickr page.

shardian · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:53:32 am »

2 sided Bubble Bobble Pillow is done. Wife used a smaller hook, so it's still 12x12.

One is spoken for, but a 2nd one will be done tommorrow. Price is $30 + shipping.

Malenko · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:09:11 am »

thats not fair, I cant afford to buy all those =(
I love my galaga pillows and they'll jus have to suffice for now

Cero21 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 22, 2009, 06:40:59 pm »

These are very cool. Wish I had money to spend...

shardian · « **Reply #35 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:30:19 am »

Bump to remind everyone a double sided bub/bob pillow is available. Of course the stuff on Etsy is also ready (http://playtimecreations.etsy.com) .

Current projects being worked on are:
Pacman ghost pillows
bubble bobble plush doll
Galaga blanket

Malenko · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:37:49 pm »

galaga blanker?

you ---smurf---. you know I need one of those. how much for a swell friend like me? lol

shardian · « **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:55:25 pm »

Now don't pop a vessel or anything, but the blanket will be $90 plus shipping. That may seem like alot, but it puts hourly wages at sub sweatshop rates. I estimate that between the two of us (this is mainly my project - I'm comfortable enough in my masculinity to admit this

), there will be about 50 hours invested.

It is about 30% done at the moment, mainly because it is a backburner project.

ChadTower · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:28:19 pm »

Handmade stuff like that takes hours. No getting around it - if you want it well made you pay for it.

gonzojoey · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2009, 04:41:07 pm »

Is that Bub / Bob pillow still available?


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