We Were, We Are: A Palestine Memorial Quilt
Every stitch in this Palestine memorial quilt is a heartbeat, carrying memory, love, and resilience. We Were, We Are is a living memorial quilt created to honor Palestinians — those whose lives have been taken and those who continue to endure. It’s not just crochet. It’s a way of lifting up Palestinian voices, one square […]
a Rainbow Keychain: On Parenting, Pride, and Showing Up
Why I Create with Pride A mom’s perspective on visibility, advocacy, and love At Cozy Daisy Stitchery, every stitch is personal. And this collection—my Pride Collection—is no exception. As a mom and former educator, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when a child feels free to be themselves. Unfortunately, I’ve also seen how quickly […]
8 feminist crochet project patterns to advocate for women’s rights
Hey Hi Hello, welcome or welcome back to Cozy Daisy Stitchery! Today I want to share some feminist crochet patterns to champion women’s rights. Some of these are mine, some are from designers I admire, and I’ll also give you ideas on how to use them in your own activism or gift-giving. That way, whether […]
Why Craftivism Matters: Using Crochet to Stand for Justice
Are you watching? Because if you are, you have now seen history in the making. Are you paying attention? Because if you are, you should be reminded of how critical it is to stand together for marginalized communities. In times of injustice, silence is complicity. Gay and trans, disabled, female, minority and immigrant groups have […]
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
It has been almost 3 years now and I still don’t really know how to talk about our time in Fort McCoy for Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). OAW was a worldwide effort to protect Afghan refugees fleeing political persecution. It aimed to protect Afghans who supported U.S. efforts in Afghanistan—a cause my husband and I […]
Niger’s Charm: Goats, Culture, and Everyday Wonders
This is our first overseas assignment with my husband’s new job and I have no idea what to expect. When most people think of Africa, certain images come to mind, and I can’t deny that, with two little ones in tow, I am nervous. Our older one, C, is two and a half at […]