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"From the climate crisis, to racism, to gun violence, to attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the list of issues facing this country goes on and on, and it's only natural to feel anxious about the state of our union. Even if you vote, march, volunteer, and donate, feelings of hopelessness (and helplessness) still creep in. Crafting a Better World is a new kind of call to action: a guidebook for combatting fatigue and frustration with the handmade. Whether that's sewing a welcome blanket for new immigrants, or making a batch of "vulva chocolates" to raise money at a bake sale for abortion access, this book will teach you how to transform your anxiety into action. Curated by Diana Weymar, the creator of the Tiny Pricks Project, who knows what it means to meld craft and activism. On Jan. 8, 2018, she stitched "I am a very stable genius" (a Donald Trump quote) into a piece of her grandmother's abandoned needlework from the 1960s and posted it to Instagram. Since then, she's turned her embroidery practice into a material record of the trials facing this country and become a leading voice in the movement to save our democracy."--

Unleash your inner artist! With Stupendous Stitching, you create stunning textured fabric art to display on your walls, use in home decor, and make into fabulous accessories. Combining hand embroidery, decorative machine stitching and couching, this technique is fun and addicting. You can't just make one!Try Stupendous Stitching and discover simple techniques with sophisticated results.Create one-of-a-kind art in a few easy-and fun-steps.Fall in love with your sewing machine all over again.Hone your use of color and line.Go from plain fabric to ready-to-hang artwork that expresses your unique vision.Inside, you'll find:Comprehensive instructions for stitching, finishing and mounting your art.Links to video tutorials.A gallery of inspirational photos.Project ideas for pillows, accessories and more.Carol Ann Waugh teaches thousands of students online and in traditional workshops. An acclaimed fiber artist, Carol's passion for color and texture inspires students to take their art to the next level.

"From stunning shots of the quilts and essays on Angela Walter's creative philosophy, to full techniques and a massive library of free-motion quilting designs, this book includes everything you need to quilt like Angela"-- Provided by publisher"--