crafting + activism = craftivism

reimagining traditional domestic crafts with a dash of whimsy & a splash of snark (because the patriarchy won't subvert itself). all pieces hand stitched with love by marta.

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inspired by a road trip lizzo sing-a-long

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a gift for an infectious disease epidemiologist friend who just completed his phd! original tweet: https://twitter.com/FaustoBustos/status/1103435523777978368

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the mantra that’s been getting me through 2020 

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inspired by the one and only elizabeth warren, from the pattern by stephxstitch (https://stephxstitch.myshopify.com/collections) 

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inspired by the internet, stitched for a friend 

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excellent life advice always & especially now... thanks to @badasscrossstitch for the pattern inspiration ✨ #stayhome #craftivism #fuckracism #washyourdamnhands

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inspired by a road trip lizzo sing-a-long 

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it’s been a minute. latest project / current mood 🧘🏼‍♀️

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finished this latest project just in time. happy international women’s day! #madebymarta

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designed & stitched for my xkcd-loving roommate. nerd achievement unlocked. see: xkcd.com/552 #madebymarta 

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some people learn binary for programming. I learned binary to stitch a nerdy birthday gift. #priorities #madebymarta 

 robot design (& binary inspiration) from etsy, personalization by yours truly

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saw this frame and couldn't help but stitch up something sweet for a dear friend who works in the candy business 🍫🍭🍬 #madebymarta

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cross-stitched neuron: a gift for a friend who just got in to neurology residency on match day! #madebymarta

pattern via etsy

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“girls just wanna have fundamental human rights” in honor of International Women’s Day #madebymarta

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sometimes you just need a little inspiration #madebymarta

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a wedding gift for two dear friends who love elephants, adventures, and each other #madebymarta

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my first-ever subversive stitching project! nothing like repurposing traditional domestic crafts to effectively subvert the patriarchy. I’m hooked. #madebymarta