fuse zine issue 1
DESCRIPTION
Fuse. A new quarterly yarnbombing zine celebrating public acts of self-expression through yarn. Four full-color laser-printed pages. 4.25 x 5.5 inches. Machine-stitched binding. Bacon and Eggs knit and crochet yarnbomb pattern. Mad Magazine style fold-in on the inside back cover. Cut-out thaumatrope toy. Fun quiz and word search. Machine knitting primer. Social media tips for your projects. News on calls for contributions and new installations. Hand drawn and digital collage. Check us out on Issuu, Twitter, and Facebook. Print edition retails for $2. Wholesale pricing available.TRANSCRIPT
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