This book is great for those who are already familiar with cross stitching.
If you are a beginner there is not a lot of descriptions.
The book has great patterns for feminist ideals.
A lot of them can be managed with different colors or sizes.

This book would be great for those who with the gain ideas for promoting feminism.

A beautiful kit comprising of an embroidery hoop, material and 10 skeins of thread, enough to make two of the designs. There are 12 designs in total, all worked using a 6 inch hoop and whole stitches and suitable for the inexperienced stitcher. It is an ideal book for teenage girls groups , to help build confidence, enable discussion of sensitive issues and build resilience through tehir work. Also good for people new to crossstitch as the designs are appealing and colourful. My particular favourites are design 1 100 years of Votes for Women and design Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History!

Love it, well worth investing in!
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Thank you Net galley. I loved this and look forward to stitching some of the deigns in the book. I used to be an avid cross stitcher but time constraints have kept me from stitching. These patterns are easy and should be quick stitches.

***Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Expected release date April 21, 2020.***


A cute and quick read with several projects to show your feminine pride. Now to decide which one I like best… :)

Feminist Stitches is an introduction to cross-stitching book in which all the patterns included are full of feminist and female pride. The book included an extensive list of materials and tools that you’ll need to get started and explained what each one was and how it should be used (very helpful for beginners like me). The instructions were basic but informative. I’m not sure I’ll be able to make a perfect project with just her instructions, but I can certainly make a start.

Some of the patterns included were of Rosie the Riveter, the ever popular “girls just want to have FUNdamental rights” slogan and, of course, a “don’t tell me to smile” pattern. All of the patterns were cute and something I would absolutely be proud to make and display. I do wish Pierson-Cox had included a “nevertheless, she persisted” pattern, because it’s the best, but maybe she’ll do a book with another round of designs because I don’t see this feminist surge ending any time soon!

Really? A few cross stitch designs with feminist slogans and that's it? I would admit that pictures and instructions are clear and good. This book just wasn't for me.

Feminist Stitches is a collection of 12 feminist-inspired cross stitch patterns designs inspired by the Suffragette movement, Rosie the Riveter, the Women’s March, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and more. The designs are generally small and easy to stitch, with many of them ideal to be used as patches or small designs on bags, purses, and other items as well as being traditionally framed.

I really liked the level of diversity on display, with lots of different skin tones shown in the designs. There’s even one woman shown in a wheelchair, which was great to spot. The inclusion of a pink “pussy hat” could label that pattern in particular as being trans-exclusionary, but the remainder do appear very inclusive—at least to my cis eyes.

If you’re new to cross stitch, there’s a double-page spread that explains all the tools you’ll need—floss, fabric, needle, and hoop, primarily—along with a guide to basic techniques such as how to prepare your fabric, read a pattern, and use floss to its best. There are also some ideas on what to do with your finished projects

I’m definitely planning to stitch up a few of these patterns—the Votes for Women one being especially apt this year—and I look forward to displaying them and hopefully generating some conversations.

While this is a great starter book, many of these patterns have been done before in other cross stitch books, and not to be mean, but have been done better. Perhaps this book is for some, but it just isn't anything I'd be interested in stitching. I love the theme, though. Thanks for the opportunity to review this title.

This is perfect gift for the crafty feminist in your life. This book has a wealth of feminist designs to be crafted through acrosstitch. I loved this and can't wait to try and craft some of these myself.

This is a book for female focused positivity and made in pinks, white, purple and red is very typically female playing on the stereotypes of colours is girls prefer.



The designs are simple images and quotes easy to follow and create a work of art you can be proud of.



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

"Feminist Stitches" is a perfect blend of wit and craft. With several creative designs to choose from, it's a quick, easy way to add a splash of homemade decor with a statement to your home or office. The powerful messages of community, feminine power and a nod to inspiring women and movements throughout history make this a must book for the creative bookshelf.

I already ordered this book because I liked to work with ist.
There are some great patterns that are a real treat for girls as a Gift.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read this book

Y'all, talk about a wonderful compilation of stitches! As a cross-stitcher, I was excited to see what this book held! First of all, I loved the introduction about the power of crafts through their social connections and messaging. It really framed the intent and impact of these stitches so well! Each stitch has a picture of its finished product, then an easy graph to follow. Colors are given, but you could also very easily swap out and create some variance which I love to do. I also absolutely love that this book is going to come with the supplies to complete a few of these stitches. It makes these messages and craft so much more accessible. Overall, these are great and needed messages - in stitches and otherwise!

Excellent start for the feminists who want to pick up cross stitching (or already knows how). Good introduction and instructions on how to cross stitch, and 12 great designs. I really appreciated the author making sure to explicitly include people of all races, abilities, sexualities and gender identities.

It's difficult to review this one, the designs are brilliant, funny and thought through. The instructions are clear and the book is well produced.

This is a fabulous book for the Feminist Stitcher! All of the projects are really great and include a wonderful message paired with a great variety of styles and, when there are people in the project, a great variety of skin tones and diversity. One of the truly stellar aspects of this craft book is that each and every pattern shows (1) a close up of the finished project (2) a photo of the finished project in use (framed on a bookshelf, on a throw pillow on a couch, etc.) and (3) A close up of the pattern. The instructions are detailed and I cannot think of anything they could have done to make this better! It's a great book with a great message.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

These patterns are ridiculously adorable! I loved how easy they were to follow and how nicely my work turned out. I love crafting in my spare time, but I usually lean towards knitting over stitch work, however I may just break out the sewing needles more often now!

Really cute ideas and designs, which I can't wait to try (especially the RBG dissent collar!). The book had some high-level instructions for beginners on how to read the patterns and how to do the basic cross stitch, but I would've liked some directions on things like finishing/framing as well as the other stitches mentioned.

The patterns in Feminist Stitches are attractive, the instructions are clear, and they are definitely on trend. I just wish more of them weren't similar to designs that are already out there. Most of the wording can be found on other patterns. They are different designs so the aesthetic may be more appealing. But with so few cross stitch books being published, I wish this one was more varied.

I love this book. The patterns are so fun and I love the idea of feminist crafting. The only complaint I have is that it should be longer!