Reading through the October issue of Just Cross Stitch, I came across an article on the neatness and "correct" techniques for the backs of projects. It started off with a quiz on how neat you keep your backs with everything from "I don't care" to "the front should look just like the back". I think mine are pretty tidy, but I don't really care unless it's something that's meant to be reversible. So I was kind of surprised that somebody might want the front to look just like the back, or would feel embarrased if another stitcher or family member looked at the back.

This afternoon Drew sent me a link to this huge tattoo on an obviously dedicated crafter. The shading and detail on it is amazing! While I love me some craftin', I wouldn't want to display it on the entirety of my chest. (Besides, my cups runneth over, I don't need any more attention there!)
I've always been sort of under-the-radar unconventional and probably not the type to get a tattoo. But seeing this out-there display of crafting enthusiasm made me wonder what I would, if ever, permanently ink on my person. The first thing that popped to mind was the super-cool logo for Handmade Arcade. Obviously I love crafting and this is general enough that it could cover just about any area needlework or crafting I got into.