Let's Move the Needle - Book Launch and Art Party!

I wrote a book for you! It's called, .

While I am doing a ton of traditional book events, I really wanted to host a big ass party to introduce you to the work of other amazing art activists and really capture the spirit of my book - like you were walking into it.

So, I'm doing just that! Join me for a huge art show featuring the work of over 15 art activists. DJ La Queen will be spinning for us. The amazing Miss Alex Kay will gift us with a drag performance. There will be interactive activities for you to engage in and a raffle featuring a STUNNING quilt created by over 80 fiber artists!

This event is a fundraiser for the Chicago Freedom School. All donations and raffle money will go directly to CFS.

Women and Children First will be on-site selling my book and some of my favorite must-reads.

Featured Artists:

• Alex O'Keefe
• Badass Cross Stitch
• Ben Blount
• Carla Bruni
• Chai Wolfman
• Jen LaMastra - Liberty Crochet Mural
• Ladipo Famodu
• Melissa Blount
• Mindy Tsonas Choi
• Project FIRE
• Sandra Antongiorgi
• Social Justice Sewing Academy
• Stitch Buffalo
• The Stitch Gawd
• Welcome Blankets
• Whitney Bradshaw

This party is not to be missed y'all!

Are you one of my ? You will be getting a VERY exciting limited edition tote bag thanks to Patreon.

Remember to Register to VOTE!

October 19th is the last day you can register online to vote in Illinois. There will be a voter registration station at the event for you last minute types. ;)

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Baum Realty Group

Columbia College Chicago

Inclusive Funeral Care

The Morten Group

Maydel

Top Shelf Pilates

John Marovich + Mac Wester

Diane Schott

Jennifer Sutherland

Mark Germain

Lance Pressl + Martha Cotton

Leslie Lyles

Rachel Carrig

Shanna Hollich

Maggie Hendricks

Melissa White

Host or Publisher Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch