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A directory and community for lovers of all things yarn and thread, fiber and fabric
Dec 22, 2024
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Craftivism in The Guardian, The Liberty Crochet Mural, and Where I've Been
A note of gratitude, a bit of news, and some honest updates about THREADSTACK
Jan 1
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Being creative and creating are two different things
And they don't overlap as much as I'd like to...
Published on Unfinished Object
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Jun 28, 2025
📍Crochet Vest Pattern Roundup
+ Free Mood Tracker (Google Sheets) + Amigurumi CAL
Published on Jera's Jamboree
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Jun 27, 2025
What does it take to give a sweater new life?
A Next Season x Generation Re Collaboration
Published on Anne’s Circular Knitting Journey
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Jun 25, 2025
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Interviews
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THREADSTACK Interview with Lia Pas of The Slowest Thread
"When I'm symptomatic it helps to visualize what I am feeling and "dissect" those sensations to make them less overwhelming. Freehand stitching those…
Jun 17, 2025
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Lia Pas
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THREADSTACK Interview with Crocheter Melissa of That Crafty Broad
"Crochet helps me combat anxiety. It lets me focus on the stitching instead of whatever noise is in my head. I can pull myself out of a funk every time…
Mar 6, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Melissa
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THREADSTACK Interview with Knitter, Left-Handed Crocheter and Manifestor Cate Gander
And come share your thoughts on this question: "Our time is finite: when we craft we're not writing, and when we write we're not crafting. How do you…
Mar 3, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Cate Gander
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THREADSTACK Interview with Writer/Knitter Amber Dorko Stopper, co-founder of Folkfuturism Collective
"Music is art, dance is art, sports are art, literature is art. So seems simple that craft should be art. But, what's craft? What IS craft?"
Feb 25, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Craft to Heal
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The Invisible Curriculum of Craft: What Fiber Arts Teach Us About Mental Health
When depression makes the world foggy, when anxiety makes it sharp, fiber arts offer something tactile and tangible.
May 30, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Letting Go Exercise for Fiber Artists and Crafters: Make an Intentional Mistake
A mistake left in a piece can become a quiet act of acceptance, a reminder that beauty is not found in flawlessness but in honesty, in effort, and in…
May 10, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Practicing Grounding Through Fiber Arts and Crafts
Plus a fiber artist's grounding exercise that helps you reconnect with the physical world through your senses as you work with fabric, thread or yarn.
May 4, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Did You Know Crafting Increases Dopamine and Boosts Mood?
The Science of Creativity and Happiness As It Applies to Knitting, Crochet, Quilting, Embroidery and Other Crafts
Mar 8, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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4 Ways Hand Sewing Reduces Stress by Grounding You in the Moment
PLUS: The One-Stitch Pause Mindful Stitching Exercise
Mar 4, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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How to Bring More Intention and Healing into Your Yarn/Thread/Fabric Craft
Crafting With Awareness: Slow Down, Connect, and Create With Purpose
Mar 2, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Mindfulness in Craft: Micromoments of Creativity
Using Visualization to Increase the Benefits of Your Creative Practice - Anytime, Anywhere, No Materials Needed
Feb 24, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Making Time to Create Isn’t Selfish - It’s How We Heal Ourselves and The World Around Us
How Crafting Can Help You Feel Grounded and Hopeful in Uncertain Times (And an Invitation to Explore This Together)
Feb 18, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Threadstack Community Links
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Inspiration from within the THREADSTACK community
30+ recent posts on fiber and fabric, yarn and thread, from Substack writers in the THREADSTACK directory
Apr 25, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Threadstack January Wrap-Up: Hyperbolic Crochet Art Show, Upcoming Offerings, and Links From the Yarn/Fiber Community
New: Give a shoutout to someone else in the community whose work you're especially loving!! The more we weave together, the stronger we are.
Jan 30, 2025
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Kathryn Vercillo
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November Threads: Connection and Updates From the Threadstack Community
In a time that seems increasingly divisive, we can stitch together a new fabric of connection here. What matters most is our humanity. And what, really…
Nov 10, 2024
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Kathryn Vercillo
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