NetGalley Review: This Long Thread by Jen Hewett

This Long Thread by Jen Hewett

Publisher: Roost Books

Release Date: November 16th 2021

Rating:   ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This book stands alone as a beautiful collection of essays and interviews with BIPOC crafters.  Anyone who loves fiber and textile work will enjoy learning about these wonderful artists and craftspeople, their techniques and back stories.  Seeing the crafting community through the experiences of those who do not fit the traditional “mold” we have for fiber artists was enlightening, infuriating and inspiring*. 

In addition to the beautiful narrative, the data is amazing.  This was a great survey that collected data both qualitative and quantitative.  While anecdotes of lived experiences should be all we need to identify ways in which the crafting community could better serve everyone, having some solid data was edifying.  

Overall a fantastic read for anyone who loves the world of fiber arts/crafts while also aiming for a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive crafting world.

*As in, this will make you want to pick up your own creative work, not as in “white savior loves BIPOC doing bootstraps” inspiration.

Purchase at: Barnes & Noble