An Obligatory "Journey" Post

Journey. For those of you who have played the game, I really needn't say much else except "omg". For others, let me just tell you this: never before have I been so completely and utterly absorbed/obsessed with a game. From its sweeping visuals, to its emotionally gripping gameplay, Journey is by far one of the best games out on the market. On a scale of 1 to Awesome, it's Awesome x10, making it a MUST BUY for anyone who thinks they're serious about games. 

I can't think of a single game that has kept me coming back again and again, or has given me, the player, such an incredible game experience. As my sister's boyfriend put it so eloquently: "You've managed to turn a 2 hour game into a 40 hour game." And it's true. I have.

However, in order to understand this statement in its entirety, you have to realize that I've taken this a bit further than just gameplay, and it's taken the form of ... Cosplay. (My one true love.)

As any self-respecting, self-proclaimed nerd, I've undertaken this massive project so that I may enjoy Journey outside of its game form. And luckily, I've managed to wrangle in a couple of friends to join me! Below are the different levels of embroidery work for the different cloaks I'm going to create. And when I say "embroider", I mean embroider.

 

 

As a detail whore, I really want the effect hand embroidering will give the different costumes. And while I realize that this is suicide-inducing, I've already gotten started on one of the scarves. (Yay, progress!) I found the pattern off of Tumblr (Journey Scarf Pattern) and bought the supplies from JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts. I'll also include a list of the different materials and their prices, as best as I can remember, and I'll also include the hours I've spent making it.

For those of you who don't want to embroider, or sew, or knit a scarf, here's a lovely little thread provided by thatgamecompany for other Journey crafts. Enjoy!
 

(Note: This list does not include future materials. This is what I have on hand right now.)

Materials:

17" Plastic No-Slip Hoop (1) . . . $ 19.99

Dritz® Chenille Hand Needles-Size 18/22 6/Pkg (1) . . . $ 2.49

Fiskars Quality Forged 4'' Embroidery Scissors (1) . . . $ 10.99

Embroidery Stitching Tool Needle Threader (1) . . . $ 4.99

Iron On Transfer Pencil (1) . . . $ 4.99

DMC Pearl Cotton-Balls sz 8 95 yds 498 Dk. Red (1) . . . $ 2.99

DMC Metallic Embroidery Thread Silver (1) . . . $ 3.49

Sew Classic Linen-Linen Look Solids, Honey (2yds) . . . $ 9.99 per yard

 

Hours:

(this includes cutting, sewing, stitching, and pattern making)

13 hours [and counting]

 

 

 

Journey image via gamingirresponsibly.com

Journey Cloak Embroidery Pattern via viczar-skiekatsu.deviantart.com

Journey Scarf via me! Wish me luck!