Inspired by the banners and signs at recent marches around the world, Really Cross Stitch takes all of that anger, outrage, and protest and puts it inside a decorative border . . . along with some snarky commentary and general annoyance.
Stitching for public protest is not new. First-wave feminists used needlework in their demonstrations and public protest lectures during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In the 21st century, many are turning to crafting, especially needlework, as an activist strategy. In Knitting for Good, feminist Betsy Greer makes this point strongly when she proclaims, “I think every act of making is an act of revolution.”
Featuring more than 40 truly original cross stitch designs, the book also contains instructions on techniques for new stitchers. The projects include:
I am very upset
Brace yourself women are coming
Too many issues to fit in one place
Nobody likes you
No you can’t take my rights, I’m still using them
Just Urgh
I can’t believe I still have to protest this shit
Girls just wanna have FUNdamental rights
Damn right we’re snowflakes; winter is coming!
Gram ’em by the patriarchy
I will not go quietly back to the 1950s
Same shit, different century
I’m so angry I made this
We’re not just nasty women, we’re REVOLTING
My body, my insatiable thirst for revenge
Down with this sort of thing
Nevertheless she persisted
We are sisters
Really Cross Stitch
$16.00
Featuring more than 40 truly original cross stitch designs.
SKU: 9781912217045
Category: Cross Stitch
Description
Additional information
Dimensions | 7.94 × 8.31 in |
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Imprint | Herbert Press |
Author/Contributor | Fahey, Rayna |
Publication Date | 11/21/2017 |
Format | Hardcover |
Number of Pages | 96 |