Fiber arts friends: I’m doing a research paper on fiber arts as an act of political resistance. I kindly welcome any suggested articles, books, etc! ☺️ #fiberarts #knitting #knitsky #crochet #resist #craftivism 🧶 - ThreadSky

mollyboom.bsky.social•48 days ago

Check out @isasaxonists.bsky.social

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isasaxonists.bsky.social•48 days ago

Yup

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Amazing, thank you!!

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isasaxonists.bsky.social•48 days ago

No worries. If you can't download it let me know. It should be open access though.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!!

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deboova318.bsky.social•48 days ago

I've heard great things about With Her Own Hands by Nicole Nehrig. It was supposed to be released in August of 2025, but I'm seeing it's available now? Have to add to my TBR!

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

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sarahrusso.bsky.social•14 days ago

It is going to publish in August 2025. Can you show me where you're seeing it available now, please? Thanks!

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deboova318.bsky.social•14 days ago

Just type it in a Google search! Looks like it's available through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Kobo, etc. Unless this is an older edition? Lmk!

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sarahrusso.bsky.social•13 days ago

Thanks! It is still slated for Aug 2025, screengrab from Amazon! Hope you all love it! :)

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lmckini.bsky.social•45 days ago

Talk to Shannon Downey of Move The Needle @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social

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badasscrossstitch.bsky.social•45 days ago

Excellent recommendation ;)
Thanks friend.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•45 days ago

Please feel free to DM me! :)

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badasscrossstitch.bsky.social•45 days ago

There’s many examples in my book. Happy to answer any questions.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•45 days ago

Just ordered it :) I’ll reach out after I’ve read

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badasscrossstitch.bsky.social•45 days ago

Look forward to it

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shepherdessofbs.bsky.social•48 days ago

Can’t recommend these (and maybe particularly A Short History of the World According to Sheep) enough 🧶❤️🐑

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shepherdessofbs.bsky.social•48 days ago

Missed a shelf, these, too

Text list for anyone who needs text:

A Short History of the World According to Sheep
Textiles the Whole Story
The Power of Knitting
No Idle Hands
Creatures of Empire
The Age of Homespun

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shepherdessofbs.bsky.social•48 days ago

Oh, and I got to go to this exhibit while in DC for work last year. It would be worth seeing what is still online and listening to the podcasts:

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shepherdessofbs.bsky.social•48 days ago

Two of my favorites.

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shepherdessofbs.bsky.social•48 days ago

I bought this children’s book (Unbound: The Life + Art of Judith Scott) about Judith Scott and it’s stunning but I can’t get through it without sobbing every time.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

I have a 5 year old aspiring knitter who would love this 😍

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

You have been immensely helpful, can’t tell you how much I appreciate you chiming in

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you sooo much!

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delendaestcarthago.bsky.social•48 days ago

This was a great book that I think fits what you are looking for. I was not prepared for how sad it was. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43908863

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taradaneese.bsky.social•48 days ago

Was also going to recommend this. And her second book on Mary Queen of Scots.

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delendaestcarthago.bsky.social•48 days ago

I need to read that.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks!!

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chickenlittlear.bsky.social•48 days ago

Pink pussy hats come to mind.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Will be included for sure!

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ccbsmith.bsky.social•48 days ago

Also, @optimisticsoap.bsky.social

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks!

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ccbsmith.bsky.social•48 days ago

Check out @garyknits.bsky.social

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madriver.bsky.social•48 days ago

https://www.sjsacademy.org/
does quilting qualify? this is an amazing organization

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Absolutely!

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melaniemartinphoto.bsky.social•48 days ago

Why quilts matter website on the art and politics of quilts http://www.whyquiltsmatter.org/#episodes

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Amazingly helpful, thank you!!

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kaylarudbek.bsky.social•48 days ago

📌

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rispahfarmer.bsky.social•32 days ago

Pre-revolution spinning bees mentioned in several sources. Mostly New England. Raising sheep & flax too.

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mariannewest.bsky.social•48 days ago

@danielamuehlbauer.bsky.social and @resistanceknitters.bsky.social
Check out these two

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

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capnraye.bsky.social•48 days ago

I don't have anything for this persay but I did used to raise wool sheep and was part of the world of wool before it gets to all of you lovely crafters.

If that can be of any use what so ever, feel free to reach out. It may not but I don't know what may be useful or not.

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knittingrocks.bsky.social•48 days ago

I haven’t read any of the books mentioned in other replies (so it may be on the list in a more detailed book), but this Atlas Obscura article is fascinating! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/knitting-spies-wwi-wwii

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

This article was the inspiration for my paper! Such a cool story

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portableprisco.bsky.social•47 days ago

It has been driving me nuts, because I cannot find it, but there’s a book about Amish quilting using pattern codes for the Underground Railroad.

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portableprisco.bsky.social•47 days ago

I think it’s called hidden in plain view? But there’s a ton of research sites and what not.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thanks!! Someone sent me this (link) yesterday so I will definitely look into that too. You guys here on Bluesky have been incredibly helpful! Really cant say thanks enough to all who have contributed https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/underground-railroad-quilt-codes

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stitch-theory.bsky.social•48 days ago

Crafting Dissent has a lot of great information about fiber arts specifically

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a33c398e-17cb-4f22-825f-dbe0c5438802

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

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two-river-fiber.bsky.social•48 days ago

There was an exhibit last year at the Tate in London about resistance textile art I believe

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

So cool! I’ll see what I can find. Thank you 😊

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jillkayser.bsky.social•47 days ago

I‘m new to Bluesky and try to „replace“ Instagram by finding Craftivist-Content that inspires. Thank you @criticalknit.bsky.social for the question and everbody for sharing 💪

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nancygibson.bsky.social•48 days ago

Someone else posted this here, but i don't know how to find them to credit them:

https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/underground-railroad-quilt-codes

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

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citygurl13.bsky.social•48 days ago

If you like an example of a personal project, instead of doomscrolling I’m trying to refocus energy on knitting and crocheting. I’m knitting a prayer shawl in the lesbian flag colors 👯‍♀️🧶

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

I wanna see!!

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citygurl13.bsky.social•48 days ago

I’ll be sure to keep you updated!

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karzrus.bsky.social•48 days ago

Don’t know, but would not be surprised if @franklinhabit.bsky.social had something to say about this.

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cheekyredhead.bsky.social•48 days ago

This might be a little to niche for you but I recommend it

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criticalknit.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!! I will definitely check it out - fiber arts & badass women are kind of my thing

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cheekyredhead.bsky.social•47 days ago

I was listening to the Audiobook edition of this book this morning. I’m recommending it for your research or just for pleasure if you have any time.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thanks so much! I love an audiobook 🙌

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cheekyredhead.bsky.social•47 days ago

The Valkyries Loom also has an audiobook version but it’s not setup for Whisper Sync. I’m dyslexic so I often get the Kindle and audiobook editions of books. Yes this means I buying from Amazon but the technology helps me understand what I’m reading. FYI, I was a psych major too.

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criticalknit.bsky.social•47 days ago

I have a hard time focusing if my hands aren’t busy, so listening while I knit is ideal. I wouldn’t feel guilty about buying from Amazon. If it helps make things accessible, then it helps 🫶🏻 Did you end up going for a career in psych?

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cheekyredhead.bsky.social•48 days ago

You might also want to look up the term Peace Weaver

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indigo-fox-studio.bsky.social•47 days ago

The Dressmakers of Auschwitz is phenomenal

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criticalknit.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you!

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