One of my favourite things about Digits & Threads is our member community.
At the April Studio Hours gathering, as I listened to our D&T members share their know-how and their latest makes, I was struck once again by the incredible depth and diversity of knowledge, experience, and skill sets within this community.
Sharing this space with farmers, weavers, fibre artists, designers—and folks who are fierce environmental and social advocates simply by doing what they do with care, passion, and determination—is both humbling and inspiring.
And I don’t know about you, but I can never seem to get enough of the amazing things our members are creating. So, in honour of #MeMadeMay, let’s see more of what you’re working on!
If you sewed a summer top in time for the warm, sticky weather (looking at you, Toronto), finally finished that winter hat (hey, you’re ahead of the game for next winter!), spun something fabulous, learned something new—and especially if you helped to bring new sheep/goats/alpacas into the world—show us! Simply post a picture to Instagram and tell us a little about your project: If it went perfectly, tell us how, and if it was a disaster, tell us what you learned and what you’d do differently.
Use the hashtags #MeMadeMay and #DTstudioMakes—and don’t forget to tag us @DigitsAndThreads so we can celebrate your achievements!
Here, I’ll go first…
My first #MeMadeMay make is a summer top in Lang Merino 120 Superwash Dégradé (in the Storm colourway) from my LYS, Yarns Untangled. The pattern is called Agrihan (Ravelry link here), and features a wavy lace motif that is as pretty as it is practical, helping to keep the top airy and cool. I love this simple pattern so much that I’ve started another one in the Kaleidoscope colourway, and since I can’t help but tinker—and the colourway makes me think of bubbles—I’ve redesigned the lace in a tulip stitch pattern repeat to mimic bubbles, and I plan to modify the back, making it straight across, with longer straps.
Now it’s your turn!
Show us your #MeMadeMay on Instagram, and don’t forget to tag us @DigitsAndThreads!
Stay tuned for a summer of profiles, tutorials, exhibitions, and essays from our talented, curious contributors as we learn more about tablet weaving, scientific embroidery, the Canadian wool lobby, the oldest weaving guild… and much more!
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Photo credits: Michelle Woodvine.