Really Cross Stitch

For When You Just Want to Stab Something a Lot

Rayna Fahey

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English

Herbert Press
01 December 2017

Art & Architecture; Demonstrations & protest movements; Embroidery crafts; Gift books

"Inspired by the banners and signs at recent 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 snarky commentary and general annoyance.

Featuring more than 40 truly original cross stitch designs, the book also contains instructions on techniques for new stitchers.

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. Needlework and other handcrafts, however, declined throughout the twentieth century, with second-wave feminists arguing against ""the oppression of the needle"". In the 21st century however there has been a steep resurgence and 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.”"

By: Rayna Fahey
Imprint: Herbert Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 193mm,
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781912217045
ISBN 10: 191221704X
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 December 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction A Short History The Basics You Will Need… How to Cross Stitch Patterns Acknowledgements

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. She gained infamy through her street art adventures in cross stitching fences. She gained 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 this book is her love letter to those taking the struggle to the streets.

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

If you want some Radical Cross Stitch, or ideas for start your own craftivism campaign, Rayna Fahey's book will do the job! Packed with politically inspired designs, thoughtful commentary and a sassy sense of humour, it's a good addition to any socially minded stitcher's library! * Mr X Stitch * The patterns in this book are 1) ah-mazing and 2) great for any graph-related project. So whether you cross stitch or not, this book is absolutely perfect for any graphing fiend [...] * Yarn Geekery *