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2012-01-21 21:35:00
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A Stitch in Time Travel: A Craft Ebook Project

Twelfth Planet Press Call for Submissions:

A Stitch in Time Travel

Craft Ebook Project

Twelfth Planet Press is looking for innovative and fun science fiction, fantasy or horror inspired craft projects on the theme of time travel for a Geek Craft ebook to be released at Craftonomicon, the Australian National science fiction convention, 8 – 11 June, 2012.

Projects

We’re looking for anything from a knitted scarf or jumper to socks, toys, hats and anything and everything in between. Draw inspiration from your favourite books, comics, games, movies and television. We want it creative and geeky!

Some examples of what we’re looking for:

Knits for Nerds

Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi

Steampunk Softies

The AntiCraft

 

Submission details

Your submission should include:

  1. your pattern with clear step-by-step, repeatable instructions;
  2. list of materials and supplies required;
  3. photos for easy reproduction of your project by others;
  4. whether your pattern has been beta tested by others
  5. your contact and paypal details.

Wearable patterns should include suggested sizings. Consider using http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/sizing.html. We will give preference to submissions that provide a range of sizes.

Your photos should show the completed work but might also include steps along the production process. They should be in colour and good lighting, with a minimum of 72dpi resolution.

Send your submission to contact@twelfthplanetpress.com with “Craft Project Submission” as your subject heading.

Submission Period Closes April 30, 2012.

Payment: $50 for each pattern or tutorial and a copy of the final publication.

 

Caveats

We are looking only for previously unpublished works. Please note, work published on a blog is considered previously published.

We are not accepting any works derived from copyrighted franchises.

We are aware that riffing off a theme or idea is a large component of this kind of project. Please let us know about the original products that inspired you so we can determine whether your submission encroaches on any intellectual property rights or copyright infringements.

Additionally, if you do obtain permission to design a project inspired by someone else’s creative work, please include this with your submission.

 

Mirrored from Champagne and Socks.

Tags: craft, twelfth planet press

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[info]melwil

January 21 2012, 19:31:39 UTC 4 months ago

That sounds great :) I'll have to out my creative hat on when I get past this first day of school and see what I can do.

[info]girliejones

January 22 2012, 01:37:47 UTC 4 months ago Edited:  January 22 2012, 01:38:03 UTC

That'd be great! Looking forward to seeing what people do with this.

[info]ozisim

January 21 2012, 23:16:26 UTC 4 months ago

Ooo!
I can design you something for that!

Currently knitting a crime scene tape scarf - using a free lettering chart from Rav cos I'm lazy, but can map out my own fonts if need be.

Also working on a pattern for a tunic inspired by Star trek uniforms - shape will be 60s, more like the last movie than the show, and black panels down the sides like the TNG uniforms. I'll only be making that in one size, (mine - 14-16), but I can pretty easily do the maths and it's an ebook, right? - so we can have ppl put in their measurements and the pattern will adapt?

Further back in my brain is a pattern for a Rockband game scarf. which will be epic, and awesome, but possibly going over the line when it comes to IP.

OR - if you need something specific to plug a gap, let me know?

[info]girliejones

January 22 2012, 01:37:05 UTC 4 months ago

Awesome! See how you go and I'll let you know if we need gaps.

Only thing about Star Trek is not sure on copyright etc.

[info]ozisim

January 21 2012, 23:18:58 UTC 4 months ago Edited:  January 21 2012, 23:20:34 UTC

OH!
And do you have a problem with me reposting this to the [info]geekcrafts community?

[info]girliejones

January 22 2012, 00:28:49 UTC 4 months ago

Not at all - thanks!!! The wider it's spread the better!

[info]ozisim

February 1 2012, 13:16:19 UTC 3 months ago

Done!

http://geekcrafts.livejournal.com/198301.html

[info]girliejones

February 1 2012, 14:06:02 UTC 3 months ago

Many thanks!

[info]ozisim

February 6 2012, 15:17:49 UTC 3 months ago

OK. Got it into Sam's Cafe RFM too:
http://copperbadge.livejournal.com/3458167.html

*waves* - Hello cafe people.

[info]girliejones

February 7 2012, 12:56:21 UTC 3 months ago

Thanks muchly!

[info]ozisim

February 7 2012, 12:59:45 UTC 3 months ago

No worries.

People are asking the best way to get in contact with you for rules clarifications and other questions.
I've been directing them back to this thread. - Or would you rather they email you via contact@twelfthplanetpress.com?

[info]girliejones

February 7 2012, 13:03:21 UTC 3 months ago

The thread is fine as that then works as an FAQ. Also fine to reach me at the email address above.

[info]foolsdance

February 1 2012, 21:51:48 UTC 3 months ago

Hi, I mostly design with a zombie and/or steampunk theme, would either of these qualify? Also, just to be clear, you aren't just looking for knitting patterns, am I correct? I work in a variety of mediums but knitting is not one of them.

[info]girliejones

February 7 2012, 12:57:47 UTC 3 months ago

Hi! Not just looking for knitting at all! At the moment I'm looking for anything that can link to time travel. I think you could easily make the case for steampunk. I'd set the challenge back to you on the time travelling zombie!

[info]windandthestars

February 4 2012, 01:22:25 UTC 3 months ago

I'm also wondering about other mediums. I do knit but occasionally like to dabble in other things.

After the ebook is released would we be allowed to post/sell the pattern elsewhere after a given amount of time or is publishing totally at your discretion?

[info]girliejones

February 7 2012, 12:58:54 UTC 3 months ago

I don't at all want to limit submissions to knitting. Other mediums are very welcome.

There would be an exclusivity clause for a set period of time for the ebook, beyond which you would be free to do what you want with your pattern.

[info]windandthestars

February 7 2012, 17:29:00 UTC 3 months ago

Awesome, thanks!

[info]bluefalconchick

February 18 2012, 07:16:18 UTC 3 months ago

Is this only going to be an ebook, or is it also going to be released in "old fashioned" paper/hardback book format as well?

[info]girliejones

March 11 2012, 05:31:00 UTC 2 months ago

At this stage, it is only an ebook. There might be scope for it to be a paper book later on but that would involve renegotiation of rights and payments etc.

[info]bluefalconchick

February 18 2012, 07:10:18 UTC 3 months ago

Alrighty...I have a TMNT cross stitch pattern (which was inspired by a photo I stumbled across online-I still have it, so that's not a problem), and a cross stitch pattern that I'm currently working on that says "home is where the heart is" in binary (which was inspired by my own geekiness combined with my southern home hospitality that has been well bred into everyone in my hometown).

These are the only two of mine that I haven't shown off/asked for opinions about online, so they're literally in my bottom drawer and stashed away on my desktop. I'll have to borrow a camera since mine met with an unfortunate end, but otherwise, is there any interest in something like this? I usually design everything in DMC color threads, but can add in others if need be, I know I've seen the color converting charts online if you'd like.

Hope to hear from you soon!

[info]bluefalconchick

February 18 2012, 07:14:39 UTC 3 months ago

I just re-read your comments, and I guess I was confused originally about the time-travel qualification...The TMNT pattern definitely won't qualify, unless you wanna do something about tripping back into the 1980's, but perhaps the binary would since it kinda brings elements from today's geeky world as well as elements from southern history (where I grew up, everyone's grandma had a cross stitched pattern somewhere in her home that said something like "no place like home" or "home is where the heart is" or "if you lived here, you'd be home right now", etc.)...In other words, it kinda spans generations to a degree.

[info]girliejones

March 11 2012, 05:29:48 UTC 2 months ago

Hi! I think this still could fit within the project so definitely consider submitting.
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