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"We need to engage powerholders by listening to people we disagree with, by building bridges not walls and by being critical friends not aggressive enemies." -- Sarah Corbett I adore and admire Sarah Corbett of Craftivist Collective. I've known her for many years but since I didn't consider myself a craftivist until lately, I felt like I was outside looking in. Her ideas and methods of gentle protest harness the power of introverts for good. Rather than scream at those in power, she suggests gifts like the bespoke handkerchiefs she has made and hand delivered, which have resulted in heartfelt...

I try not to get into politics because of the divisiveness it can bring, but the power of the Women's March really made an impression on me. I get so many requests for clever phrases that sprang up on signs at the March and beyond--I hear you and know there's a demand. So after giving it extensive thought, I feel like it's time for me to step up and join the conversation. I know it's the right thing to do. I got the domain name of Politistitch.com, though I haven't set anything up yet. My initial idea was to keep...

SO many people sent me this image after the Women's March. I finally looked at the name and OF COURSE it's the awesome Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch! You can see more photos from the event at Shannon's blog, along with results from all of her craftivism efforts including the #EndGunViolence show we participated in. You may remember our earlier blog post about Shannon and her Extreme Cross Stitch adventures. She's pretty much everything I want to be, my cross stitch and general all-around badass idol. I hope her sign ends up in the collection of march signs being...

Yes, we are here and shipping FAST! Usually same day. You should really upgrade to Priority Mail at this point if you want it before Christmas--USPS Guidelines say the last day to guarantee that is Tuesday 12/20. If you're reading this after 12/20: Our shop will still open and taking orders, but we will NOT be shipping from December 24th through January 4th. PDFs will still be delivered automatically and gift card service will not be disturbed. When we return on January 4th, I'll start digging through emails and orders and resume shipping that week. Once we get back to...

Feel free to print and cut out or send via email - let them know they're getting something that will make them smile! Click on each image to see the larger printable version!