Crafting with Feminism: 25 Girl-Powered Projects to Smash the Patriarchy, Bonnie Burton’s latest book, takes it one step further. This is making with a message, and features 25 projects that overtly send out messages of empowerment and challenge that are impossible to ignore. Feminism is about getting your voice out there, and these projects are a way to do so.

There’s the Huggable Uterus Body Pillow, Pizza Not Patriarchy Lunch Bags, or craft heroine finger puppets in the shape of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Frida Khalo. You might like to make some Feminist Badges of Honour in order to express whatever you feel like, regardless of norms, or a Nope Necklace – because you have the right to say no. Especially when rocking Power Pussie Panties. And when things seem tough, reach out to those who have been before you with these Strong Female Prayer Candles.

To help you connect with fellow feminists, she includes a feminist music playlist, suggestions for films and books to discover, holidays to celebrate and the perfect party planning. An enthusiastic and irreverent approach to craft, activism and creativity, it’s the perfect accompaniment to winter evenings.

There’s also a hell of a lot of frustration – what to make, which fabric to choose, how can wools be so different, why are there multiple different needles, what is that proddy thing and for god sake why won’t this bloody sewing machine just sew?!

But that’s all part of the fun! At Craft Heaven: The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show they hope to inspire and inform with a whole host of demonstrations, workshops, stalls, experts and events to get you started or keep you going in the world of making. Running from Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th April, tickets are only £10 in advance, and available here.