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Exploring the intersection of textiles and political activism, the book examines how a feminist group in 1974 Eugene, Oregon, envisioned craft as a means to challenge societal norms. It delves into the evolution of "craftivism" and highlights various case studies from the 1970s to the 1990s, including the Cockettes and the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The author argues that textiles blur the lines between high and low art, revealing their complex roles in discussions of gender, race, and labor. Ultimately, it presents textiles as versatile tools for both protest and artistic expression.