I don't see handwork as political at all; rather, it's the antidote.
I'm currently knitting a "shrug" for a friend for Christmas, but the directions are awfully big and she's tiny, so I'm adapting as I go along, totally unsure if I am OVERadapting. KAC, have you made a shrug before?
I don't really...I just get irritated when I see people trying to tell me that knitting is a kooky leftwing lady activity...
I just finished knitting hubby a pair of socks that I even spun the wool for. He is very happy with them.
I scrapbook, quilt (a little) and sew... among other things. Love to work with my hands.
If you have a ping list, could you add me? Thanks!
I make shrugs a lot. I can tell you how to measure for it.