Etsy and Instructables have partnered to launch the Sew Useful contest to celebrate our two communities. Entrants will bring their skills to practical projects that make life easier, then share the how-tos.
Because Etsy is a community marketplace for independent artists and craftspeople and Instructables is a web community of makers who share homebrew how-tos, we figured this contest would be an excellent endeavor. Etsy is all about bringing your ingenious creation into the world. When you add the Instructable tutorial, you further help out human kind by passing on the know-how. What better way to live the handmade lifestyle and sharpen your competitive edge?
Complete info in the blog and on the contest page.
May 17th, 2007 at 6:10 am
This contest looks like fun!
By the way, in the forums thread, Vanessa answered several questions about specifics concerning the rules.
July 25th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
The winners have been announced.
http://www.instructables.com/blog/BDGN8BJF4JUPE8O/
Winners!
First Prizes
Each winner will receive a Singer QUANTUM(r) 9940 computerized sewing machine.
Educational: Rain or Shine Solar Charger by blondietheblond
Hybrid: Fire Skirt! by la
Helpful: Airtight waterproof hearing aid dryer by kerri9494
Runners-Up
Each winner will receive a laser-etched Leatherman Juice S2 and an Etsy Labs gift box filled with goodies.
Educational: Envelope Book by donovanbeeson
Hybrid: SewUseful Plushie Personal Boom-box / Goodnight Pillow by opcp
Helpful: SewUseful Walker Bag With a Professional Touch by pauljuliadesigns
Also see etsy blog:
http://blog.etsy.com/?p=368
The instructables site has a detailed breakdown of the voting results:
http://www.instructables.com/id/SLZHSS8F4IXDUZK/