The Member-Supported Online Magazine for Canadian Fibre and Textile Arts, Crafts & Industry
Feature articles 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.
With heavy hearts, we announce the departure of Kate Atherley, and plans to cease publication of new content in Digits & Threads after the end of 2024; we have a full editorial slate planned for the fall, so do stay tuned. Please read on for more information, including details about memberships. Thank you, dear reader, for making the magazine possible and for joining us on this incredible journey over the last four years.
Digits & Threads is not primarily a pattern-focused magazine, but craft patterns complement the articles we publish. 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 just $9 for your first 90 days!
Is recent funding from the federal government enough to boost the profile of Canada’s wool industry, both at home and abroad? Matthew Rowe, CEO of the Campaign for Wool in Canada, is optimistic. Canadian sheep farmers Anna Hunter and Karri Munn-Venn take a more cautious view.
Meet a group of spinners from Hamilton, Ontario, who have created a supportive community around their love of all things fibre. Spinning teacher Cathy Thomson introduces us to the group and provides a selection of her favourite spinning resources.
June’s Studio Hours gathering welcomed D&T member and multidisciplinary artist Lia Pas, who shared her creative journey into #Sci/Art embroidery following a life-changing ME/CFS diagnosis.
We’re taking a break in August to recharge our creative superpowers! Before we go, here’s a peek at what’s coming up in the fall.
For many months, artist and Digits & Threads Studio Member Lia Pas has shared her embroideries-in-progress during our monthly Studio Hours. We’re thrilled that she agreed to share more about her extraordinary anatomical embroideries with D&T readers.
Mary Anne Donovan captures the wonder of Canada’s East Coast seascapes in vibrant woven tapestries. Learn about her creative journey and the meditative power of handwork.
Can you make a blanket on a small loom? You bet! In this tutorial for readers with some experience weaving on a rigid heddle loom, learn how to make a big, beautiful, lightweight blanket by sewing three panels together (or just make one panel for a shawl!).