Clockwise from top left: { Paneled Leggings from Norwegian Wood } { Cream Crochet Lace Bowl from On the Hook } { Pouch Necklace is Sage from Ré Rae } { City 4 Mixed Media Painting by Candace Brooks Art }
As you’ve likely noticed, I’m not able to carry on long without a little bit of tongue-in-cheek absurdity. But every once in a while, I’ll take something seriously. Those somethings tend to be thrifting binges, desserts of the chocolate variety (oh, there I go again), and craft. I like making things. I love it when other people make things. I’m addicted to Etsy. So, I was a little surprised to read, while perusing the news at Chicago Craft Mafia, that Etsy had changed its policies last week to prohibit goods that “disparage or promote hate”. I was surprised to even hear of such items that promoted violence against women or people with disabilities on the craft-tastic mecca that is Etsy. I’m glad I’d never come across it, as I might have been driven to write a very cross letter or two. And I’m not sure mine would have been as effective as the heated comments that lead Etsy to change their policies. Originally prohibiting items that promoted hate based on race or religion, their revised policy adds “gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation” to the list.
Craft is a very positive thing. It’s about building upward and moving forward. It’s a universal language and an affirmation of our humanity. We are all creators and makers of beautiful things.
And with that, I have decided to learn how to crochet. Somebody find me a YouTube tutorial! I’ll let you buddies know how it goes…
So beautiful! And such lovely colors!