Submission #20

I decided to be part of this project because I love crafting and vegan crafting is a real bonus!

I was a long time vegetarian and had been feeling that my choices were incomplete because of the horrible atrocities occurring on egg and dairy farms. I could no longer eat dairy and eggs. My banner is simple, "Go Vegan". We have a million excuses for why we be vegan. Put that aside and just Go Vegan!

-Amanda, USA

Submission #19

I decided to be part of this project because I want to take advantage of an opportunity to participate in a unique vegan activism project!

My design, Peace Love Vegan, explains why I went vegan. When I learned about the horrors of factory farming, I immediately went vegan because horrible violence to innocent beings does not align with my beliefs of love and peace.

- Julie L., USA

Submission #18

"Minimize harm" is the theme of the newest inspiring and beautiful addition to the VC banner collection. 

Fellow vegan craftivist, Bea, from the UK, explains that she, "became vegan from vegetarian once [she] found out about the extent and scale of suffering in the dairy and poultry industries."

She added that, "to minimize harm means to me - a small step to avoid all animal products - but to do all an individual can."

Submission #17

                            

Submission #17 comes all the way from Australia! Made by Janis L., the banner reads, "save lives, go vegan." 

Janis chose to take part in The Vegan Craftivist Project because, she wanted "to do something to help stop animal cruelty and slaughter."

Janis is vegan because she is "against animal abuse, cruelty, exploitation, suffering, and slaughter. It makes my heart ache." 

Submission #16

                             

I received this wonderful submission made by Liz M. from England! 

Liz says, "my designs were inspired by the animals that I hope I play a part in saving by being vegan - not just the animals being slaughtered for food but also animals used in entertainment, etc. 

I became vegan at the age of 15 when I realized that the animals on my plate were no different from the animals we had as family pets. I couldn't be part of that anymore.

I like the idea of vegan craftivist projects because I want to feel useful and feel like I am still part of a movement even though I am physically unable to be part of a lot of actions. 

Everyone has something to give in life."

Submission #14

                             

Submission #14 was made by the lovely Mia, a 10 year old vegan and craftivism from the UK!

Mia says she is vegan for non-human animals, "because...everyone has rights and animals don't deserve to be killed." She chose to take part in this project, "because [she] loves crafts and wants others to know how good it is to be vegan!" 

Follow Mia on her very cool blog: Little Mia BIG WORLD

Keeping the Hens Warm!

Photo by KH, August 2015

Fellow crocheters/knitters, I just wanted to introduce you to two lucky ex-battery hens adopted by a friend of mine. I say lucky because they are lucky not to have the same fate as the majority of hens used for eggs that never get to a safe and happy home. 

My friend adopts rescued hens each year if she has the space. These ladies, and about 4 others that will be arriving in the winter, are the reason that I am currently making hen sweaters. Making something to help keep them warm while they recuperate is craftivism. Part of the idea of craftvism is to reach out and help an individual through craft. It may not make a difference to the millions of hens living awful lives in farms, but it does make a difference to these individual lives. 

I hope you will reach out to any friends that rescue non-human animals and ask if they may need a hand. You would be surprised just how much support you can give just by donating through the simple act of creating. If anyone would like to lend me a hand making sweaters, then let me know. 

Here's the pattern in case you come across a rescuer or sanctuary that could use some sweaters for their hens: 

The knitting pattern is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chicken-sweater 

The crochet version is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chux-tux

Need Materials? Get a Banner Kit Here...

For those of you needing materials to make and submit your own banners for this project... 

I've opened an Etsy shop with embroidery kits for the cost of ONLY the shipping to you from Switzerland, which is about $4.

The kit includes: 

-fabric for the 4x8in banner

- thread

-needle

-embroidery instruction sheet, letter with tips and instructions about the project

-envelope to mail your finished banner back to The Vegan Craftivist Project,

 and as a thank you... 

-a "I'm a Vegan Craftivist" sticker. 

See listing HERE. 

"Like" Us on Facebook!

Here is the link to The Vegan Craftivist Project Page:

http://www.facebook.com/vegancraftivist

Hope to see you there! :)

Twelve Strong!

First, my sincere apologies for being so quiet the last few months! My Little One became mobile, so my free time disappeared pretty quickly. Happily, he is starting to take longer naps now, haha

I just wanted to show you all how amazing all the banners look together. I hope I'll one day be able to show you what 100 look like together, but for now, we are twelve strong :)

If you are new to the project, welcome! 

I started this project to help claim back the term "vegan" from plant-based dieters and to give vegans and non-humans a voice in the craftivist movement. I truly believe there is room for both humans and non-humans. We can control how our choices affect both with every purchase and daily decision we make. We can speak up through craft to help create a conversation and reflection on "why vegan."

If you would like to join in and send a banner, 

send me a message or click here for the how to!

If you are new to the craft world, no worries! We have had submissions from all skill levels and welcome all banners. If you need materials, I can send you a free kit by post. Everyone that sends in a banner, receives an awesome "I'm a vegan craftivist" sticker, FYI :D

   

Submission #12

'Zeby nie uczestniczyc w zadawaniu bolu', which means:

 'To not participate in causing pain' -by Malgorzata, Poland

 

The first submission in Polish!

Submission #11

 

"Vegan for a more just world" - Luisa, Switzerland 

The first submission in French!

 

Keen to practice your French?

Follow her bloggings and read her article on the craftivist movement

and the Vegan Craftivist project, HERE.

 

 

Skool of Vegan Craftivism!

I'm SO happy to share this with you. I embroidered this banner (top right) and teamed up with Skool of Vegan to help raise funds for Kindred Spirits Sanctuary .

 

Last year, my mom helped rescue a turkey named Libby (short for Animal Liberation), and it takes $350 to feed her for a year. Of course, there are so many other amazing animals living at the sanctuary too. SO this year, I'm asking to please donate just ONE dollar to help. That one dollar will enter you for the chance to get your name embroidered on the banner as a sponsor, which will go up on my larger flag, which will be the end product of this project. 

 

You can donate your dollar to the sanctuary by following this link (bottom left of the page for a one-time donation). Don't forget to write 'Skool of Vegan' and your name in the comments as you donate, to be entered into the draw.

http://www.kindredspiritssanctuary.org/donate.html

 

Please, please, please share! Thank you xox

Submission #10

"Every day I make choices that align my actions with my morality. I'm vegan because compassion for nonhuman animals is part of my morality." 

-Julia, Puerto Rico/USA

Submission #9

 

"Je suis vegan pour les animaux parce que je les 

considére comme fréres et soeurs, et je les aimes beaucoup.

Je joindré cet projet parce que j'aimerais que ce 

message voyage et sois écouté dans le monde!"

-Alessandra, Switzerland 

Submission #8

"A single person cannot make all suffering disapear, but can make conscious decision to do as much as possible and refuse to support abuse of animals. All your actions resonate -  if you cannot do 100% , do 20% or 3 %. Respect life, in all shapes and forms - you're part of this huge ecosystem, but not the most importand part. Be thoughfull, be carying, be kind." 

-Malgorzata, Poland 

Vegan Craftivist Meet-Up #2

Yesterday, we got together once again to craft on behalf if nonhuman animals. It was a small but lovely international group. 

This time I chose a public venue, which worked out quite well. Many people wondered what we were doing, so next time I'll have to have more obvious signs. I think people here are too shy to come up and ask questions. 

Here are a few photos. Stay tuned for photos if the new banner submissions.

A third meet up is being scheduled for World Vegan Month, so stay tuned for details :)

Submission #6

            "I'm vegan because for just a tiny little bit of extra effort on my part (which in any case is mainly caused by other people, not by the actual vegan way of life), I can help stop needless suffering. Animals are beings in themselves and it costs me nothing to respect that, and instead actually benefits both my health and the health of this planet."

 

- Jade, UK/Switzerland 

Submission #5

"I always preferred to observe animals rather then torture them, so it was the first thing that came to my mind, when I thought of the reasons why I'm vegan - I don't want animals to suffer. It just feels right and always did. I hope this project will show that there are many of us, who care for animals and don't wish them any harm."

-Meg, Poland/Switzerland 

Submission #4

"Je l'ai fait parce que j'aime la vie, la nature,et les animaux, et j'aimerais que cette belle energie vole dans ce monde qui en a besoin de notre respectuese presence ephemere..."  

 

-Alessandra, Switzerland