My handmade picks for October 🧶

You may see a common thread »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» [Spoonflower]( [Fabric]( [Wallpaper]( [Living & Decor]( [Dining]( [Bedding]( [Yarn Designs]( [Alexa's author profile ]( A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend the [h+h americas]( conference in Chicago, IL. A common thread, if you will, through many of the classes and panels was this idea of “fibers as protection” and “crafting for comfort”. As we head into cooler months, the idea of cozying up with an embroidery kit or a knitting project and a warm beverage sounds very appealing to me – how about you? - Alexa Terry Wilde Spoonflower Maker Community Manager Featured Maker [Checkerboard bags and yarn]( Former Spoonflower Small Business Grant winner, Rochelle New, of [Home Row Fiber Co](. believes in the inherent magic of each being and uses the ritual of making and creating to remind herself that this magic is a real transformational power that she wields. Rochelle’s [Keepsake Bags]( feature her original designs on Spoonflower’s [Lightweight Cotton Twill](. The bag is large enough to hold yarn for socks, hats, sleeves, partially assembled sweaters or shawls. An uplifting affirmation in the interior binding is a special surprise every time you pick up your supplies. What I'm Loving This Month • [The Little Foxes]( has some lovely [fall-themed project bags]( right now, and if you’re looking for a project bag with African-inspired textiles, look no further than [yarn&whiskey’s shop](. • If you’re not a fiber artist but are looking to dip your toe in the waters, I’m a fan of [this loom weaving kit]( from [Twenty Two West]( and [these weaving kits]( from [Daughter Handwovens](. • I love the way [Amy Reader Artist]( marries embroidery floss and yarn in her “[Embroidered Swirl Kits]( mesmerizing! • Feeling intimidated by tackling an entire fiber project? Try “visible mending” on for size. [Visible mending]( a phrase popularized by @[tomofholland]( is both functional and beautiful (HELLO, mindful consumption!). If you’re not sure where to begin, [Wren Bird Arts]( offers a [kit of templates](. • Ever seen fibers used for the greater good? [Love Across the USA]( is a public art project seeking to amplify the voices and visions of women from the past and present that are changing the world. And [Tempestry Project]( is a collaborative fiber arts project that aims to educate the community about climate change—craftivism at its finest. (Psst—Did you know that the "godmother of #craftivism” is our very own [Betsy Greer]( • Fibers can also be playful! I love the BURSTS of texture and color that Jeremy “Jerm” Rise creates with [his work](. In Case You Missed It... [Granny Square Crochet Design Challenge]( Granny Square Crochet Design Challenge Winners [See New Styles]( [How to Add Embroidery to a Wall Hanging ]( How to Add Embroidery to a Wall Hanging [Check It Out]( [Upcycled Yarn]( Upcycle Fabric Scraps and Old T-shirts Into Yarn [Learn How]( Featured Designs: [The Creative's Room]( by [jenny_alarcio_designs]( Private designs by [homerowfiberco]( [Cozy Granny Squares]( by [patricia_lima]( [Flowering Plants Botanical Chart]( by [robert_mahar]( Fabric Wallpaper Living & Decor Dining Bedding [SHOP SPOONFLOWER]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Tiktok]( [Youtube]( [Ask Us a Question]( © 2022 Spoonflower, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3871 S. Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, 27713 [Manage Email Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe]( [View online](