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The goal of these writings/videos is to support and inspire people in finding meaning in the midst of the continuing pandemic; meaning especially in the language and practice of the tools, skills, and culture of crafting. So that we might reimagine — and move beyond imagining — to craft a better world. Please feel free to share these with others. Use for a shared reflection in your virtual stitch group or your faith community’s virtual worship service or other virtual community gathering. Share with friends in need of some space for focusing on some internal work or just taking some time for reflection. We craft a better world when we spread tools and ideas for meaning-making freely with one another. If you need help in downloading or accessing videos for use or have any questions, please email me: elizabeth {at} lainschell [dot] com

Stay Home and Chain!

Posted on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Episode 8 in the Crafting a Better World series. Elizabeth reflects on learning to crochet a chain as a child and explores some different meanings to be found in the stitches.

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Stay Home and Purl!

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Seventh episode in the Crafting a Better World series. Elizabeth explores the importance of learning the opposite of what we first learned and how that speaks to things far beyond the craft of knitting.

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Stay Home and K2tog!

Posted on March 19, 2021March 22, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Sixth episode in the Crafting a Better World series. Explores the idea of knitting two stitches together, increasing, and decreasing in relation to finding and forming mutual interest.

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Stay Home and Knit!

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Fifth episode in the Crafting a Better World series. Explores the benefits of learning a new skill and trusting ourselves to do so.

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Stay Home and Tool Up!

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Fourth episode in Crafting a Better World series. Exploring tools: knowing them, using them, being creative when we don’t have them…

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Stay Home and Look at Patterns

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Explores “patterns” as the stories we tell ourselves that impact how we craft/engage with the world (for good or bad).

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Stay Home and Cast On!

Posted on February 15, 2021February 21, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

Third episode in “Crafting a Better World” series. Using the metaphor of different “cast ons” in knitting to explore ways that we begin and learn and engage in crafting a better world.

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From Rending to Mending

Posted on February 12, 2021February 13, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

A poem/video to express the need to rage/rend before we sage/mend.

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Stay Home and Craft!

Posted on February 11, 2021February 21, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

First in the video series of Crafting a Better World. Craft something to keep your hands busy while you grieve or plot…

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Crafting a Better World

Posted on February 11, 2021February 13, 2021 by Elizabeth Schell

A short invitation/explanation of the “Crafting a Better World” series of writings/videos.

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  • Stay Home and Chain!
  • Stay Home and Purl!
  • Stay Home and K2tog!
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