Embroidering with The Badass Cross Stitch at Fuller Craft

I've been a follower and a fan of Badass Cross Stitch (AKA Shannon Downey) for some time.  I was thrilled to learn that Shannon would be hosting a Stitch-Up in Brockton, MA at Fuller Craft Museum.  You can learn all about it here -  Badass Cross Stitch - but essentially, the project is about telling your story, becoming empowered, and making a difference by engaging with community.

I took my daughter, and we spent a long afternoon stitching, talking, learning, and creating. 

We didn't finish during the workshop, but we worked hard at home until they were finished and sent off in the mail to Shannon!

These are not super photos, but at least you get the idea.  The ultimate goal of this ongoing project is to create a massive 3-D installation with everyone's 12" x 12" squares stitched together.  How cool is that?!  I know I'll be checking in on this ambitious project periodically to see how things progress.

If readers have any interest in learning more, do click on the link above to learn more (or Google Badass HERstory).  Trust me, you'll be impressed.  And then you'll want to join this amazing project.  You will.