Cross-stitch without Borders

Sew your own Pride text or slogan onto fabric with cross-stitch! The Cross-stitch without Borders event offers sewing supplies, alphabet patterns and sewing advice. You can also bring your own handicraft that is already in progress.

During the gathering, the museum's readers will read aloud texts by QPOC (queer people of color) writers, according to the Helsinki Pride theme “Pride without Borders”. We will read the texts in Finnish and English. If you have text suggestions, please contact the museum in advance!

The event is suitable for stitchers of all levels. It is recommended to choose your cross-stitch topic before the event already. It is possible to complete a short, few-word text or slogan during the event.

"Radical cross-stitch" is a part of the craftivist movement. Feminist and equality-oriented sewing clubs are spaces where you can chat with other participants or just focus on self-expression through craft.