For our month-long exploration of our archives, here are all of the essays we have published by artists, crafters and makers. Prepare to be inspired, to learn something new, and to gain perspective on how diverse and fascinating people’s relationships to fibre and textiles are!
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[For Paid Members] A thoughtful essay exploring the tension between the drive to try new things the desire to put in the time and effort to develop skill and mastery.
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] Sewist Rebecca Godderis shares an essay about how sewing has helped her grieve and heal after the loss of her mother, a gifted textile artist and quilter.
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] We want to avoid the waste, pollution and exploitation of fast fashion, but what if we’re on a limited budget? Textile artist Magan Wilson shares her rationale and strategies for reducing the footprint of her wardrobe, explaining how she maintains and extends the life of her clothes.
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] Fibre artist Julie Rosvall collects antique fibre tools. Here, she unravels solving the mystery of one of her finds while attending Digits & Threads Studio Hours, and she shares how her passion for antiques is connected to history and to the people who used the tools before her.
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] Artist Sandra Clarke worked with found, leftover, donated and foraged materials to create “Earth Looms” for display outside a local gallery in Ontario. Here, she shares how these inherently impermanent pieces speak of relationships and the circle of life.
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] Artist Caitlin ffrench had an idea to make a colour-wheel rug from naturally dyed wool. Here, she shares her experiences learning rug tufting, with tips gleaned from her first attempts.
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] In a crafting culture focused on the speed and power of sewing machines, Josiane Richer dit Laflèche shares why she loves sewing by hand, and includes a list of resources for readers inspired to pick up needle and thread.
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