Learn to Embroider with Badass Cross Stitch

Shannon Downey is an artist, activist, craftivist, community builder, and general instigator. She blends her politics, activism, and art into projects that are designed to inspire others to take action, think, discuss, engage with democracy and their community, and find some digital/analog balance. She makes art to inspire others to make art. Her passion is teaching people how to stab out their frustrations + take action to build a just world. Life motto: Make Art. Smash Systems.

Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch

Learn how to embroider through this virtual workshop!

Welp, since I can't teach you in person, this will be the next best thing.This will be a small group, live, virtual embroidery 101 workshop hosted on Zoom.You will need your own materials but there are A LOT of hacks we can use if you don't have everything from the "ideal" list.Learn a new hobby during the pandemic! Stab your frustrations away. Ideal Material List:<ul><li>Embroidery Hoop</li><li>Light colored cotton fabric</li><li>24 gauge tapestry needle</li><li>Embroidery floss</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Water soluble marking pen</li></ul>Alternative Material Solutions:<ul><li>No embroidery hoop? No worries. Select a sturdier fabric (like a pair of jeans) or even paper stock</li><li>Literally any fabric will do</li><li>Any needle (tapestry, embroidery, sewing needle)</li><li>Embroidery floss, thread, thin yarn</li><li>A charcoal pencil, ball point pen, colored pencil, sharpie, whatevs.</li></ul>If you happened to have purchased an embroidery kit for the pandemic or just have one lying around that will be perfect. *You will receive the Zoom login info on Friday. If you do not receive it please email me asap BadassCrossStitch (at) gmail (dot) com Let's Stitch!&lt;3 ShannonSuggested minimum $15

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