Blog — craftivism

Sometimes I'm flummoxed by the state of the world. I'm not going to launch into a big tirade or tell you how to feel or what to believe. I'm not one to "talk politics", but sometimes I feel truly worried for our country. When I don't know what to do, I find stitching to be therapeutic--especially if it can also be a form of craftivism. Inspired by the actions of Sarah Corbett and the Craftivist Collective, I created this piece for you to stitch and send to anyone representing you in our current government who you feel isn't listening. Feel...

"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...

photo and stitching by Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch. One of my favorite people, the awesome Shannon Downey of BadAss Cross Stitch, has created an amazing opportunity for you to participate in some craftivism to help End Gun Violence. And she's done it in that super-savvy, clever way that she is just so good at -- connecting craft and cause. As Shannon explains on her site: "I was simply stitching elaborate guns as a way to process my own feelings around the prevalence of gun violence both in our country and especially in the city I love, Chicago. I’ve...