Really Cross Stitch: For When You Just Want to Stab Something a Lot
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Really Cross Stitch: For When You Just Want to Stab Something a Lot
Really Cross Stitch: For When You Just Want to Stab Something a Lot

Really Cross Stitch: For When You Just Want to Stab Something a Lot

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Rayna Fahey (Author)  

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Annoyed? Upset? Distraught? Want to stab a sharp object into something? Then this book is for you. Stitching for public protest is not new. First-wave feminists in the US and in Britain used needlework in their demonstrations and public protest lectures during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, needlework and other handcrafts declined throughout the twentieth century, with second-wave feminists arguing against 'the oppression of the needle'. In the 21st century, though, there has been a steep resurgence and many are now turning to crafts, especially needlework, as an activism strategy. Feminist Betsy Greer makes this point strongly when she proclaims 'I think every act of making is an act of revolution'. Inspired by the banners and signs at marches around the world, Really Cross Stitch takes all that anger, outrage and protest and puts it inside a pretty, decorative border. Along with some wonderfully snarky commentary and general annoyance. Featuring more than 40 truly original cross stitch designs, the book contains instructions on techniques for new stitchers from making to finishing a stitch. There is also a handy list of required materials to get you ready to stab. Colourful images and patterns throughout
Rayna Fahey is a radical crafter, organiser, mother, activist, gardener, writer and lover... and that is just the start. Rayna is a do-er with heart. She mixes making with politics and friends and gained fame through her street art adventures in cross stitching fences. She earned further notoriety as a feature maker in the film Making it Handmade. Rayna came to craft from the determination to make the world a better place and Really Cross Stitch is her love letter to those taking the struggle to the streets.
  • Contributor: Rayna Fahey
  • Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9781912217045
  • Number of Pages: 96
  • Packaged Dimensions: 193x203mm
  • Packaged Weight: 422
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Release Date: 2017-10-19
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Rayna Fahey is a radical crafter, organiser, mother, activist, gardener, writer and lover... and that is just the start. Rayna is a do-er with heart. She mixes making with politics and friends and gained fame through her street art adventures in cross stitching fences. She earned further notoriety as a feature maker in the film Making it Handmade. Rayna came to craft from the determination to make the world a better place and Really Cross Stitch is her love letter to those taking the struggle to the streets.

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