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!
Letter from the Editor: Fall Update
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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.
Recently Published
A Bullet Pulling Thread: Grief, Justice & Quilting
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.”
Stitching Memories
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.
An Important Announcement
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.
Archive Deep-Dive: Craft Patterns
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!
Can New Funding Bolster the Canadian Wool Industry?
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.
Spinning a Community: Meet the Fibre Friends Road Trip
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 2024 Studio Hours Recap: The #SciArt Embroidery of Lia Pas
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.
Letter from the Editor: Stay Tuned! Coming up after the Break…
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.