craft + activism = craftivism.

The war rug above is part of a project I’m working on right now. I’ve talked about them before, but what I haven’t mentioned is how reluctant people have been to actually tell me anything about them. How is it we can be at war with a country and not even attempt to better understand [...]

So it turns out, yes, there are are apps for everything! Curious, I decided to road-test a handful of apps that have come out recently claiming they help make the world a better place. The Extraordinaries The first time I opened this app the screen said, “Got a few minutes? Do something extraordinary” while also [...]

When I started craftivism.com so many years ago, I had no idea what I wanted it to be. In my wildest initial dreams, I would have loved for it to have been Craft Hope, that Jade Sims has so lovingly and amazingly created. A site that is a catalyst for mass action, but sometimes what [...]

The above pillow is part of Fine Cell Work’s newer collection of pillows. Currently Fine Cell Work is in need of volunteers in Yorkshire. If you know anyone in Yorkshire that might be interested, please pass this along or direct them to the Fine Cell Work website. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Fine Cell Work is very [...]

The August 9th cover of Time magazine, and video with commentary from the photographer, Jodi Bieber. Read the abridged article here. [Interesting contrast to the 1985 National Geographic cover of Sharbat Gula. The original 1985 article is over here.] More resources regarding Afghan women’s bravery and strength: *Women for Women *Afghan Women’s Network *Women for [...]