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.
Profile of children’s author and former librarian Theo Heras, who brings her passion for words to her needlepoint art. Her “Words in Wool” explore needlepoint as both a revolutionary act and a way to cope with challenging times.
Researcher and science communicator Dr. Tahani Baakdhah creates intricate and accurate SciArt crochet amigurumi models of neurons, stem cells, and more! In addition to being an excellent creative outlet, Tahani uses her models as science teaching tools.
Explore the 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair in Coombs, B.C. with frequent D&T contributor Sarah Thornton. Learn more about this popular annual fibre event that brings together vendors of yarn, fibre, and other related goodies.
The Digits & Threads journey will be ending in December, but we have a fall season jam-packed with great stories from the world of Canadian fibre. Read more about what’s coming!
Canadian filmmaker Ian Daffern traces quilter Marilyn Farquhar’s journey through grief and the justice system in his latest full-length documentary film, “A Bullet Pulling Thread.”
With courage and grace, Kate Atherley shares an intimate essay about her ongoing journey through grief, and the healing power of the things we make.
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.