The Member-Supported Online Magazine for Canadian Fibre and Textile Arts, Crafts & Industry
New feature articles three times a month explore topics ranging from where Canadian yarn comes from to what happens to a quilt when we discard it to how we can make sure the clothes we make fit us well, no matter our measurements.
Digits & Threads is exclusively about Canadian art and craft.
Indigenous communities hold vast fibre- and textile knowledge and have rich traditions of craft, art and stewardship; we work to establish and nurture relationships with Indigenous makers and writers.
Fibre- and textile-based works, like all things, are made within a greater context. We shine light on the interconnectedness of agriculture, manufacturing, consumption and disposal; of sustainability, social and economic justice, accessibility, diversity and inclusivity.
[For Paid Members] Everything you ever wanted to know about cotton for knitting, spinning, crochet and weaving, plus an introduction to linen and hemp. Part of Master Spinner Michelle Boyd’s series of deep dives into fibre characteristics.
[For Paid Members] The second of a two-part interview with Joanna Dermenjian, who is researching the history of Canadian Red Cross WWII-era Comfort Quilts, and telling the stories of the quilts and their makers.
[For Paid Members] Everything you ever wanted to know about a variety of so-called “luxury” fibres: alpaca, llama, mohair, cashmere, qiviut, and angora. Part of master spinner Michelle Boyd’s series of deep dives into fibre characteristics.
[For Paid Members] The first of a two-part interview with Joanna Dermenjian, who is researching the history of Canadian Red Cross WWII-era Comfort Quilts, and telling the stories of the quilts and their makers.
[For studio members] A detailed and extensively-illustrated tutorial on replacing worn-out heels and toes on hand-knit socks without gussets. Part 1 of a series.
[For Armchair & Studio Members] Karla Sandwith tells us all about her experience growing and processing flax to create linen for dishcloths.
It’s no secret that we’re #TeamWool here at Digits & Threads. As part of our Archive Deep-Dive, here are some things we’ve learned about wool, and the articles that have taught us so much.
We are a community of makers, crafters and artists. Digits & Threads is not primarily a pattern-focused magazine, but craft patterns complement our articles and deep dives. Here are all the craft patterns we’ve ever published. If you aren’t a Studio Member yet, join today for access to all!
It’s so inspiring to learn about fibre and textile artists’ motivations and inspirations. As part of our Archive Deep-Dive, here’s a list of all of the artist profiles we’ve ever published.