Betsy Greer
@craftivista.bsky.social
🧚 Godmother of craftivism
🧵 Sharing how craft empowers humans
📝 Writer, marketer + creative for hire
👋 hellobetsygreer.com/links
🧵 Sharing how craft empowers humans
📝 Writer, marketer + creative for hire
👋 hellobetsygreer.com/links
In case you forgot that you creativity can empower you
September 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In case you forgot that you creativity can empower you
In case you’d like to listen to me and Gary Red Oak O’Neil, a Wangunk elder, potter and educator talk about the power of craft, we were both guests on the show Disrupted:
www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...
www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...
The power of craft, from activism to connecting with ancestors
We learn how craft can be a part of activism, and we hear from a local potter whose indigenous Wangunk ancestry informs the way he understands his work.
www.ctpublic.org
August 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In case you’d like to listen to me and Gary Red Oak O’Neil, a Wangunk elder, potter and educator talk about the power of craft, we were both guests on the show Disrupted:
www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...
www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...
What is bringing in softness in your life right now amidst all the everything?
July 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What is bringing in softness in your life right now amidst all the everything?
In case you don’t know, knitting (and craft in general) has a long history. Find out more (and hear from me and others!) here: www.teenvogue.com/story/how-kn...
The Best Place to Plan a Revolution? Join a 'Stitch and Bitch' Knitting Club
www.teenvogue.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In case you don’t know, knitting (and craft in general) has a long history. Find out more (and hear from me and others!) here: www.teenvogue.com/story/how-kn...
Reposted by Betsy Greer
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
June 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
A reminder that craft has been used for centuries to tell stories, share big feelings, highlight injustice and more.
In the making, we can show ourselves and others we’re not alone in our anger, our grief, our overwhelm. ❤️
In the making, we can show ourselves and others we’re not alone in our anger, our grief, our overwhelm. ❤️
June 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A reminder that craft has been used for centuries to tell stories, share big feelings, highlight injustice and more.
In the making, we can show ourselves and others we’re not alone in our anger, our grief, our overwhelm. ❤️
In the making, we can show ourselves and others we’re not alone in our anger, our grief, our overwhelm. ❤️
In case you’re navigating tariffs as a small biz, know that you’re not alone!
I spoke recently with my dear friend @craftivista.bsky.social, who wrote this piece for the @craftindustryalliance.org about tariffs. She did a super job covering this complex and constantly evolving topic in a way that won't become out-of-date immediately. craftindustryalliance.org/tariff-chang...
April 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In case you’re navigating tariffs as a small biz, know that you’re not alone!
Reposted by Betsy Greer
Agreed, and the more we amplify what Booker is doing, the more we make it matter, in public perception and as an example to other elected officials. On the other hand, the more we disparage and tear it down, the more we make it not matter. It's not all up to him.
I've come along to this take after kneekerk cynicism. Doing stuff that grabs attention is good. Not every action has to accomplish everything. You can praise and be happy about a step forward. We're going to need many steps forward.
yall we can’t collectively screech that “no one’s doing anything!” and then say “no not like that” when someone actually does something.
is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.
is Booker’s filibuster gonna save the world? of course not. but since courage begets courage it could lead to more. I’m fucking cynical as hell but come on.
April 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Agreed, and the more we amplify what Booker is doing, the more we make it matter, in public perception and as an example to other elected officials. On the other hand, the more we disparage and tear it down, the more we make it not matter. It's not all up to him.
Today in mini mantras with a special bonus friend
March 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Today in mini mantras with a special bonus friend
Sharing in case you too would like to chuck 8,000 squishy bricks at sturdy walls right now. (Or maybe hug them real hard instead?)
ICYMI: this brick pattern is a great option for knitting then throwing your stress away, and it probably won’t break any windows. 🧶
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#knitting #resist #craftivism
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
#knitting #resist #craftivism
Non Cooperation Brick pattern by Hannah Roderick
Do you find yourself increasingly frustrated with the state of the world by have no outlet for your nihilistic tendencies without breaking something in your home? Are you tired after a long day of pro...
www.ravelry.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sharing in case you too would like to chuck 8,000 squishy bricks at sturdy walls right now. (Or maybe hug them real hard instead?)
Thinking about keeping track of all the people I see shouting that they have the one perfect thing to sell me that’s better than all the others.
Because in my own business I don’t have the one perfect thing to sell you.
I do have ideas on how you can streamline and make your marketing easier.
Because in my own business I don’t have the one perfect thing to sell you.
I do have ideas on how you can streamline and make your marketing easier.
March 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Thinking about keeping track of all the people I see shouting that they have the one perfect thing to sell me that’s better than all the others.
Because in my own business I don’t have the one perfect thing to sell you.
I do have ideas on how you can streamline and make your marketing easier.
Because in my own business I don’t have the one perfect thing to sell you.
I do have ideas on how you can streamline and make your marketing easier.
Today in playing with letters
March 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today in playing with letters
I’ve been thinking a lot about kindness and anger lately.
How you can be kind and angry. Angry and kind.
How anger is a fulcrum.
And how important kindness (to community, to loved ones) is to holding on to your sense of self* too.
How it keeps us going, caring and whole.
* And self worth
How you can be kind and angry. Angry and kind.
How anger is a fulcrum.
And how important kindness (to community, to loved ones) is to holding on to your sense of self* too.
How it keeps us going, caring and whole.
* And self worth
March 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I’ve been thinking a lot about kindness and anger lately.
How you can be kind and angry. Angry and kind.
How anger is a fulcrum.
And how important kindness (to community, to loved ones) is to holding on to your sense of self* too.
How it keeps us going, caring and whole.
* And self worth
How you can be kind and angry. Angry and kind.
How anger is a fulcrum.
And how important kindness (to community, to loved ones) is to holding on to your sense of self* too.
How it keeps us going, caring and whole.
* And self worth
Reposted by Betsy Greer
On #internationalwomen’sday it’s clear our rights are in jeopardy. Highly recommend Shannon’s book as a framework for action. Holding on to the needles will get me through in tandem with resistance, always. Yarn by @woolensandnosh.bsky.social 🧶 #knitsky #craftivism @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On #internationalwomen’sday it’s clear our rights are in jeopardy. Highly recommend Shannon’s book as a framework for action. Holding on to the needles will get me through in tandem with resistance, always. Yarn by @woolensandnosh.bsky.social 🧶 #knitsky #craftivism @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social
Trying to balance being informed and being creative and doing work and being present with loved ones and looking forward and downtime and not just screaming into the void?
It’s usually a lot.
Recently, it’s a lot a lot.
I have no tips or course to sell you. But I can tell you you’re not alone.
It’s usually a lot.
Recently, it’s a lot a lot.
I have no tips or course to sell you. But I can tell you you’re not alone.
March 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Trying to balance being informed and being creative and doing work and being present with loved ones and looking forward and downtime and not just screaming into the void?
It’s usually a lot.
Recently, it’s a lot a lot.
I have no tips or course to sell you. But I can tell you you’re not alone.
It’s usually a lot.
Recently, it’s a lot a lot.
I have no tips or course to sell you. But I can tell you you’re not alone.
When it comes to creativity, I’m hearing a lot of “if not now, when?” lately.
Due to age, due to frustration, due to doomscrolling, etc., etc.
So in case you need someone to say “start now,”
You can start now.
Due to age, due to frustration, due to doomscrolling, etc., etc.
So in case you need someone to say “start now,”
You can start now.
March 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
When it comes to creativity, I’m hearing a lot of “if not now, when?” lately.
Due to age, due to frustration, due to doomscrolling, etc., etc.
So in case you need someone to say “start now,”
You can start now.
Due to age, due to frustration, due to doomscrolling, etc., etc.
So in case you need someone to say “start now,”
You can start now.
Crafty brick-and-mortar shop owners looking to welcome in Joann customers and Joann customers wondering about local options, I gathered some advice for you here:
craftindustryalliance.org/as-joann-shu...
craftindustryalliance.org/as-joann-shu...
As Joann Shutters, Independent Shops Get Ready for New Customers - Craft Industry Alliance
Joann's closure is a major loss for crafters, but local shops and reuse options offer alternatives for craft shopping.
craftindustryalliance.org
March 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Crafty brick-and-mortar shop owners looking to welcome in Joann customers and Joann customers wondering about local options, I gathered some advice for you here:
craftindustryalliance.org/as-joann-shu...
craftindustryalliance.org/as-joann-shu...
How
long
have
you
been
on
here?
(A gentle reminder to go create vs. just consume.)
long
have
you
been
on
here?
(A gentle reminder to go create vs. just consume.)
March 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How
long
have
you
been
on
here?
(A gentle reminder to go create vs. just consume.)
long
have
you
been
on
here?
(A gentle reminder to go create vs. just consume.)
I’m thinking of creating posts with information and takeaways and around craftivist, artivist, protest and creative resistance projects.
Is there anything else you’d want to learn from such posts?
Is there anything else you’d want to learn from such posts?
March 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I’m thinking of creating posts with information and takeaways and around craftivist, artivist, protest and creative resistance projects.
Is there anything else you’d want to learn from such posts?
Is there anything else you’d want to learn from such posts?
Today in signs I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of.
See also: If you’re a small biz and your prices are going up due to political (or other) events, sharing those increases can help customers know what you’re going through (and support you).
See also: If you’re a small biz and your prices are going up due to political (or other) events, sharing those increases can help customers know what you’re going through (and support you).
March 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Today in signs I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of.
See also: If you’re a small biz and your prices are going up due to political (or other) events, sharing those increases can help customers know what you’re going through (and support you).
See also: If you’re a small biz and your prices are going up due to political (or other) events, sharing those increases can help customers know what you’re going through (and support you).
My feed is full of very important news updates, which I appreciate.
I’d also appreciate it being full of other important news too, regarding the projects and seeds people are planting to build a more thoughtful, diverse + creative future.
Who’s up to interesting projects right now?
I’d also appreciate it being full of other important news too, regarding the projects and seeds people are planting to build a more thoughtful, diverse + creative future.
Who’s up to interesting projects right now?
February 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My feed is full of very important news updates, which I appreciate.
I’d also appreciate it being full of other important news too, regarding the projects and seeds people are planting to build a more thoughtful, diverse + creative future.
Who’s up to interesting projects right now?
I’d also appreciate it being full of other important news too, regarding the projects and seeds people are planting to build a more thoughtful, diverse + creative future.
Who’s up to interesting projects right now?
In case you need a reminder that resistance can come in many forms. ❤️
February 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Dreaming of a feed full of small acts (of resistance, of hope, of love) people took toward making the world better.
And what the world might be like if that spurred on the algorithm vs. hate.
And what the world might be like if that spurred on the algorithm vs. hate.
February 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Dreaming of a feed full of small acts (of resistance, of hope, of love) people took toward making the world better.
And what the world might be like if that spurred on the algorithm vs. hate.
And what the world might be like if that spurred on the algorithm vs. hate.
One thing I’ve learned while studying acts of creative resistance is that there are many ways to speak out nonviolently and with the skills you have.
This? It’s one of them.
gripped.com/news/huge-u-...
This? It’s one of them.
gripped.com/news/huge-u-...
Huge U.S. Flag Hung Upside Down in Yosemite - Gripped Magazine
The action was in protest to the recent firings of hundreds of National Park staff
gripped.com
February 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
One thing I’ve learned while studying acts of creative resistance is that there are many ways to speak out nonviolently and with the skills you have.
This? It’s one of them.
gripped.com/news/huge-u-...
This? It’s one of them.
gripped.com/news/huge-u-...