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
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:
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.”I hope to meet and connect with others that enjoy crochet or other fiber arts as much as I do.
What Lisa most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
is a crocheter who also enjoys knitting, weaving, and sewing and addditionally writes about “writing, depression, mental health, mindset.”Connecting with more fiber artists on Substack
What Hetty Cate most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Community
What Shaz most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
is a knitwear and crochet designer as well as a blogger.Being a part of a community and all that entails and getting to know other creators.
What Hannah most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Community.
What Ana most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”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.
What Ambermoggie: most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Being part of a like minded community
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
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:
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...Community.
What Emese-Réka most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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!”community: interacting with other knitters, crocheters, yarn artists, and crafters
What Katherine most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
, 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.Connect with other makers on Substack
What Briana most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Community, and sharing my content with others with similar interests.
What Linda most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”A community of fibre folk. There are lots of us here so this offers a way for us all to connect.
What Anne most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Love to be a part of a community that appreciates and supports craft! Maybe meet other knitters and share techniques.
What Cate most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Connection
What Kali most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
also enjoys crochet and hand spinning and writes about books and culture. She writes a weekly post about knitting, yarn, books, and life.I want to meet other crafters to share our appreciation of fiber arts with.
What Sandi most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”connection to other makers writing on Substack
What Suzan most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
also enjoys crochet and spinning. She writes “Musings about knitting and creative life, knitwear design insights, creativity etc.”Connection. We all need it.
What Kavitha most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”Community and connection with like minded people.
What Francine most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.I am looking for community with other creative and crafty people and artists.
What Emily most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
also enjoys baking and gardening and writes about those things, fitting sweaters, and writing.Get to know others who do handwork!
What Mary most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
New readers, new people to follow.
Embroiderers
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:
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.A community of sewists!
What Ellen most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”A community of makers that I can connect with and collab with
What Elin most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.”A common thread with other thread folks on Substack
What Kimberly most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
of Hello! Hooray! also enjoys sewing and writes about creativity and ways in which people can be creative.Connection with other writers exploring fiber arts and the handmade in general 💚
What Clare most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
writes about embroidery projects including sharing tips and tricks and video tutorials and also enjoys watercolor.I am looking forward to connecting with fellow fibre artists and would love to collaborate here on Substack.
What Nat most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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!”I would like to connect with other artists and crafters on Substack and share my helpful content with new audiences.
What Catherine most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Community
Quilters
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:
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!”More subscribers
What Jeremy most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
To build community with other textile artists!
Sewists
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:
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.”Community, networking, shop views. I'm also open to collaboration and to donating my art for various causes.
What Beth most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
also enjoys crochet, homemaking and gardening.I'm excited to connect with other crafters on Substack. And of course, spread the love of math. :)
What Moss Rose most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
finding people to read and get inspired by
Weavers
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:
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.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.
What Emily most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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.Connecting with fellow artisans and those who love fiber arts as much as I do.
What Sarah most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Connection
Spinners and Dyers:
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:
loves handspinning and also enjoys crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, and sewing. Karen also writes about “Life in general, politics, goth, autism, queer stuff.”discovering more of the fiber craft community on Substack and connecting with other writers and readers
What Karen most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
Being able to meet new people
And More!!!
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:
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!”Connecting with other fiber lovers!
What Decorating Dissidence most hopes to get out of joining the THREADSTACK directory:
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”Being connected with likeminded yarn, thread and textile fans
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!
Hi! I am starting a crafting newsletter that focuses on Crocheting and Embroidery. It will launch, officially, on November 1st. How could I go about being added to the Threadstack directory? Thanks in advance!