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Really Cross Stitch

English · Hardback

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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.>

Product details

Authors Rayna Fahey
Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 19.10.2017
 
EAN 9781912217045
ISBN 978-1-912217-04-5
No. of pages 96
Dimensions 198 mm x 206 mm x 16 mm
Subjects Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design

HISTORY / Social History, Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts, Gift books, Feminism & feminist theory, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Feminism and feminist theory, Demonstrations & protest movements, Gift and novelty books / items

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