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Thanks Amy for hosting the BQF!!! ; ) You can see my post here: sewpam63.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/bqf-spring-2010/
El Patchwork ha arrancado con fuerza hoy jueves 24 de marzo!
5 espacios expositivos impresionantes y la feria en las 3 carpas del Paseo de la Ribera de Sitges que aunque el tiempo no acompanye mucho, nadie se lo ha querido perder!!
PROGRAMA I FOTOS PATCHWORK SITGES 2022
they say that if you wait long enough things will come back around and be stylish again-- this is a pair of madras plaid bermuda shorts ~grin~ what do you have in your closet that you're hoping will make a resurgence?
ANSH scavenger10 patchwork
Simple patchwork pillow made with 3" squares. All fabrics are Art Gallery: Summerlove, Rhapsodia, Bazaar Style, Bespoken, Sugar, and Pure, Oval, Nature Elements. Fits a 16" form.
Wednesday 14th November 2012
I love my patchwork throw, it's my favourite thing that I've ever knitted.
...e ela tem nome: Chuva na Savana! =)
Meu projeto do 1º Encontro do grupo São Paulo Modern Quilt Guild...
I'm now ready to start putting together the whole quilt top from my Nubees swap.
block inspiration from "Block Party..." one of my awesome Christmas presents.
El Patchwork ha arrancado con fuerza hoy jueves 24 de marzo!
5 espacios expositivos impresionantes y la feria en las 3 carpas del Paseo de la Ribera de Sitges que aunque el tiempo no acompanye mucho, nadie se lo ha querido perder!!
PROGRAMA I FOTOS PATCHWORK SITGES 2022
Copyright © 2012.Rita Barreto. All rights reserved.
REPRODUÇÃO PROIBIDA - ® Todos os direitos reservados.
artísta: Maria A. Akagi
Retalhos - arte em retalhos
El Patchwork ha arrancado con fuerza hoy jueves 24 de marzo!
5 espacios expositivos impresionantes y la feria en las 3 carpas del Paseo de la Ribera de Sitges que aunque el tiempo no acompanye mucho, nadie se lo ha querido perder!!
PROGRAMA I FOTOS PATCHWORK SITGES 2022
Craftivism: Making a Difference in the World~ One Stitch at a Time
KnitLit group, spring 2011 Haverstraw Middle School, Haverstraw, NY
People are doing it. They are doing it on subways, in restaurants and on airplanes. They are doing it in baseball stadiums, movie theaters and in the park. They are doing Craftivism and everywhere you turn you can find people of all ages, races, creeds and religions participating in what has become a global phenomenon of making the world a better place- one stitch at a time.
The term “craftivism”, hybrid of the words craft + activism, was coined in 2003 by creator and knitter, Betsy Greer. It is a movement based upon the idea that a person’s time and talent can really make a difference in the world. Most craftivists are knitters and crocheters looking to find different and more meaningful ways to share their craft and it is being used to bring attention to a multitude of causes. Craftivists help to bring about positive change in the world through their skills.
Some of the causes targeted in the craftivism movement are environmentalism, anti-capitalism, anti-sweatshop, anti-war a well as various personal causes such as breast cancer awareness, literacy, homelessness, domestic violence and children born into poverty. Knitters and crocheters around the world participate in covert “yarn-bombing” escapades, mimicking graffiti street art only with hand knitted fabrics sewn around trees, light poles and statues using their art to beautify the things around them.
It is here that I introduce you to New Yorker Betsy Rodman, a fellow knitter and craftivist. Betsy is the founder of Project Scarf. Project Scarf is bringing knitters from all over the world to join in creating the world’s longest scarf. Separate sections of knitted scarves are sent in to and assembled by Betsy to form a larger scarf. What does one do with the world’s longest scarf, you might ask? When the project is complete, the sections will be disassembled and the individual scarves are distributed to various organizations to provide to help keep warm those who have little.
Betsy also founded the KnitLit program in her local school. This program teaches kids the skill of knitting. Squares are knitted and sewn together to form blankets which are also distributed to those in need. The kids involved in the program choose where to donate. However, this ain’t your grandma's knitting bee- these kids also listen to great books on audio and discuss them as they are knitting. Betsy has had tremendous success in her school and hopes to one day be able to bring KnitLit to schools across the nation. I got to ask Betsy a few questions about herself and her programs. (continued) community.humanityhealing.net/profiles/blogs/craftivism-c...
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