THREADSTACK DIRECTORY
A collection of Substack newsletters about knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, sewing and more ...
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I am so excited about all of the creative people I have been hearing from and starting to get to know in the fiber arts/ crafts corner of Substack since introducing THREADSTACK.
This is both a community and a directory. The directory is for people who are writing about these topics, although they may also write about other things. This right here is the directory. I have organized it by the craft the person said they share about the most, but they may enjoy and write about other crafts on the list as well so browse the whole thing at your leisure.
The community is for anyone who is interested in these activities and all you have to do to be a part of it is subscribe to Create Me Free. TIP: The more you comment and converse in the comments, the more it’s going to feel like a true community. Visiting people in this directory and engaging directly with them also highly recommended!
I do a weekly link roundup and anyone, whether in the directory or not, is invited to submit one link weekly related to fiber/yarn art/craft. Submit a link using this Google Form. Or learn more here.
Crocheters
Lisa Andruszkow loves to crochet. She also enjoys sewing and has an interest in learning slow stitching or slow sewing. In addition to crafts, she writes about “art, photography, writing or the lack of doing it, life.”
What Lisa most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I hope to meet and connect with others that enjoy crochet or other fiber arts as much as I do.
Lisa Doherty is a freeform crochet artist and teacher who is inspired by all kinds of fiber arts. She also writes about knitting and is “especially interested in combining fiber crafts to create one of a kind wearables and wall art.”
What Lisa most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connecting with more fiber artists on Substack
Hetty Cate de Cossy is a crocheter who also enjoys knitting, weaving, and sewing and addditionally writes about “writing, depression, mental health, mindset.”
What Hetty Cate most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community
Shaz Goodwin writes about crochet but also enjoys knitting. She says, “I also write about self-care and books on my website which comes over to Substack via RSS.”
What Shaz most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Being a part of a community and all that entails and getting to know other creators.
Hanna Gough is a knitwear and crochet designer as well as a blogger.
What Hannah most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community.
Ana Torradinhas says, “There's many crafts I enjoy and many I'd love to learn, from woodcarving to weaving, but crochet is definitely my jam. :)” She also writes about “creative process, how crochet and life intersect, the importance of handmaking, creating for the sake of it and using our hands.”
What Ana most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Discovering and being discovered by other crocheters and people in general who appreciate handmaking. Having a place and a community to exchange ideas with about crochet and crafts.
Ambermoggie also enjoys, knitting, spinning, art journaling, mixed media, and making OOAK goddess figures. They also write about “The wheel of the year! Odds and ends!” and say, “I dabble, but have great fun when I do.”
What Ambermoggie: most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Being part of a like minded community
Emily Kaminsky writes about “using crochet to advance my social impact work! On Spaghetti Twisted Thoughts, I write essays, short stories, and share my art (painting/drawings). My crochet practice is a mental health practice but also a way for me to support high-impact, poverty-alleviating projects in East Africa.”
What Emily most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
It's all about connecting and developing relationships. The idea of finding yarn artists who also write is tantalizing! Both require your hands. We are busy people!
Knitters
Kiersten Figurski also enjoys crochet and embroidery and shares writing about nature, hiking, and gardening. She says, “This is a spot for process-reflections on crochet, knitting and other rebellious acts of crafting. I share about my love for color, my backyard hikes in New Mexico, gardening in the high desert, so many flowers and too many dogs.”
What Kiersten most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community.
Emese-Réka Fromm also ejoys crochet and embroidery and also writes about natura, travel and their cats. She shares, “I write about the way knitting and other crafts influence everyday life, share knitting projects, natural yarn, sustainability through crafts, thoughts about creativity...
What Emese-Réka most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
community: interacting with other knitters, crocheters, yarn artists, and crafters
Katherine Radburn also enjoys embroidery and sewing. She is a “Lover of words, wool, stitches, carving out time to make, with plenty of crafty daydreaming” and she shares a “Monthly newsletter about making things, slowly!”
What Katherine most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connect with other makers on Substack
Briana Cashman, who is raising 4 littles and 2 angoras in the foothills of New Hampshire, also enjoys crochet, embroidery, weaving, sewing, and raising fiber animals. Briana also writes about parenting, homeschooling, natural living, home projects, thrifting/budget friendly tips.
What Briana most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community, and sharing my content with others with similar interests.
Linda Hartley also enjoys crochet, embroidery, and sewing. She says, “I write mostly about enjoying our yarn stashes. I’m a life long knitter who loves her yarn stash and who wants to encourage other fibre folk to love theirs too.”
What Linda most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
A community of fibre folk. There are lots of us here so this offers a way for us all to connect.
Anne Warren says, “I’ve dabbled in sewing and weaving, but I mainly knit and only write about knitting.” More specifically, she writes about “Circularity / circular systems, knitting machines, and the behind the scenes of starting a company.”
What Anne most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Love to be a part of a community that appreciates and supports craft! Maybe meet other knitters and share techniques.
Cate Gander is a knitter who shares, “I don't practice any other thread/yarn craft but I'm intrigued by embroidery and punch needle.” About her Substack: “Almost all of my posts reference books; when I discuss knitting you'll probably see a knitting book reference or recommendation.” And Cate also shares: “I love to write about enlightenment and synchronicity; I'm always watching for messages from the universe.”
What Cate most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connection
Kali Nelson also enjoys crochet and embroidery. Kali says, “I mostly write about my knitting/ crochet projects, some personal essays about them and pattern roundups. I love learning about all facets of fiber arts! From those who raise the animals to crafters and everyone who enjoys this hobby.”
What Kali most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I want to meet other crafters to share our appreciation of fiber arts with.
Sandi Rosner also enjoys crochet and hand spinning and writes about books and culture. She writes a weekly post about knitting, yarn, books, and life.
What Sandi most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
connection to other makers writing on Substack
Suzan Colón also enjoys crochet and sewing. She says, “I write about meditation with knitting and crochet, how kindness is a superpower we all possess, spiritual stuff … I'm the author of Cherries in Winter: My Family's Recipe for Hope in Hard Times, Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, and the forthcoming medKNITation.”
What Suzan most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connection. We all need it.
Kavitha also enjoys crochet and spinning. She writes “Musings about knitting and creative life, knitwear design insights, creativity etc.”
What Kavitha most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community and connection with like minded people.
Francine Clouden also enjoys crochet and sewing. She writes about books, creativity, recipes, general crafts, gardening, decor, bullet journaling. She says, “I'm a multi-skilled crafter who believes that creativity and connection is my purpose. I also embrace having planning and organizing systems to support my creativity.”
What Francine most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I am looking for community with other creative and crafty people and artists.
Emily Conway also enjoys crochet, sewing and quilting and writes about “living with intention and attention and gardening.” Her twice a month newsletters include sections on gardening and making/mending.
What Emily most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Get to know others who do handwork!
Mary Annarella also enjoys baking and gardening and writes about those things, fitting sweaters, and writing.
What Mary most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
New readers, new people to follow.
Embroiderers
Lia Pas also enjoys visible mending and sashiko. Lia shares, “I'm known for embroidering my chronic illness symptoms, making invisible symptoms visible to others.” Lia also writes about: “My multidisciplinary art practice, SciArt, music, poetry.”
What Lia most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
A community of sewists!
Ellen Estes is a life long creative and artist who loves to write. She enjoys crochet, knitting, embroidery, and fiber art for children. She also writes about process art (including fibers) for children.
What Ellen most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
A community of makers that I can connect with and collab with
Elin Petronella also enjoys crochet, knitting, and sewing. Additionally, she writes about the artist process, illustration and photography. She shares, “The Petronella.Art Magazine is the front end of my artist ecosystem showcasing glimpses from the studio process of a full time artist. For more artist life and business “backend” stuff (including being a mother artist) you can read that on the Follow Your Gut publication.”
What Elin most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
A common thread with other thread folks on Substack
Kimberly Coburn also enjoys knitting, weaving, sewing, and all things handmade. She writes about “the intersection of the handmade, the natural world, and the human spirit. And whatever shiny things capture my interest.”
What Kimberly most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connection with other writers exploring fiber arts and the handmade in general 💚
Clare Albans of Hello! Hooray! also enjoys sewing and writes about creativity and ways in which people can be creative.
What Clare most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I am looking forward to connecting with fellow fibre artists and would love to collaborate here on Substack.
Embroidery Art by Nat writes about embroidery projects including sharing tips and tricks and video tutorials and also enjoys watercolor.
What Nat most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I would like to connect with other artists and crafters on Substack and share my helpful content with new audiences.
Catherine Murphy also enjoys crochet, knitting, weaving, and sewing. She writes about, “Learning different techniques. The daily practice of stitching. Life! Biographies of embroiders and lesser known works.” And shares with us: “Stitching is something everyone can do. Feeling stuck? I can help with that!”
What Catherine most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community
Quilters
Pattie Klimek also enjoys embroidery and Sashiko. She writes about the handowrk community in general and shares, “I am a traditional quilter who lives in a sea of art and contemporary quilters.”
What Pattie most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
More subscribers
Jeremy Mathew also enjoys embroidery and sewing and writes about, “Art History, Folk/outsider art, creative process, and personal essays.” Jeremy says, “I write to include ordinary people in art history!”
What Jeremy most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
To build community with other textile artists!
Sewists
Jennifer Moore also enjoys embroidery, mixed media art/collage and often uses fabric in her work. She also writes about “Farm life, politics, animals” and has a shop called Sage Alley Arts.
What Jennifer most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community, networking, shop views. I'm also open to collaboration and to donating my art for various causes.
Beth Wood also who also enjoys crochet and knitting shares: “I mostly write about using math to draft sewing patterns. Occasionally, I will share a project journal (based on a tutorial I shared) or an essay on life and sewing. My goal is to make math less scary and to show people how fun, useful and empowering it is.”
What Beth most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I'm excited to connect with other crafters on Substack. And of course, spread the love of math. :)
Moss Rose also enjoys crochet, homemaking and gardening.
What Moss Rose most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
finding people to read and get inspired by
Weavers
Claudia Wool also enjoys knitting and writes about creativity and vanlife. She says, “I have several free and paid knitting patterns. I can contribute them to this community depending on whether the subscription is free or paid. I also have some knitting courses recorded in Spanish that I can also contribute.”
What Claudia most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
I want to have fun and knit. I have had my own knitting school and also an online knitting club, so I think I have experience to contribute to this wonderful creative community.
Emily Wallace is a textile artisan from Alabama who raises sheep and uses local fiber in handwoven creations--while teaching others to weave, spin, knit, crochet, and process raw fibers. Her Substack is 99% fiber arts related.
What Emily most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connecting with fellow artisans and those who love fiber arts as much as I do.
Sarah C Swett also enjoys knitting, embroidery, sewing, spinning and comics. She writes about yarn-centric adventures with her dog Beryl over on The Gusset, where weekly illustrated essays count out (almost) every Tuesday.
What Sarah most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connection
Spinners and Dyers:
Sara Meinecke writes about natural dyeing (mostly yarn dyeing). She also enjoys knitting, embroidery, sewing, natural color, sustainability in clothing/fiber arts, and slow fashion. She publishes bilingually in English and Spanish.
What Sara most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
discovering more of the fiber craft community on Substack and connecting with other writers and readers
Karen, The Spinning Goth loves handspinning and also enjoys crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, and sewing. Karen also writes about “Life in general, politics, goth, autism, queer stuff.”
What Karen most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Being able to meet new people
And More!!!
Kelley Spurlock writes about “the stories behind the people who have kept American fiber going.” She enjoys" “knitting and exploring America's fiber landscape and the people who shape it (with some tangents in between).”
What Kelley most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connecting with other fiber lovers!
Decorating Dissidence shares: “We feature textile artists of all kinds! Crochet, Knitting, Embroidery, Weaving, Sewing. We cover makers from modernism to the contemporary, exploring the aesthetic, conceptual and political qualities of craft, decorative art and design. Open to collaborations and looking to feature contemporary makers in future newsletters!”
What Decorating Dissidence most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Being connected with likeminded yarn, thread and textile fans
Rachel says, “I'm an Aussie multidirectional crafter, I've been blogging for 15 years and on substack for 1, and I love the creative process and trying new things.” She enjoys crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, sewing. She shares thoughts “on creativity/the creative process, and the ways it influences and impacts daily life”
What Rachel most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Looking for community and filling my substack with likeminded folk
Housekeeping:
Learn more about what THREADSTACK is and how to join the directory here.
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Whether or not you’re in the directory, you are invited to submit weekly links related to the topics for our Monday roundups.
Maybe change "Sewers" to "Sewists" or "People who Sew?" LOL!
While my sewing is not the primary focus of my Stack, I have a section called "Studio Updates," and I THINK you can subscribe only to that section.
Thank you for including me in the directory!
Same! I hate sewing machines. LOL!