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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…
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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…
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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?"
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Kathryn Vercillo
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Amber Dorko Stopper
Open Invitation to Share Your Craft in a THREADSTACK Interview
If you love yarn and thread, fiber and fabric, and you want to share your craft story, you're welcome to participate.
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Kathryn Vercillo

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.
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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…
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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.
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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
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Kathryn Vercillo
4 Ways Hand Sewing Reduces Stress by Grounding You in the Moment
PLUS: The One-Stitch Pause Mindful Stitching Exercise
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Kathryn Vercillo
How to Bring More Intention and Healing into Your Yarn/Thread/Fabric Craft
Crafting With Awareness: Slow Down, Connect, and Create With Purpose
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Kathryn Vercillo
Mindfulness in Craft: Micromoments of Creativity
Using Visualization to Increase the Benefits of Your Creative Practice - Anytime, Anywhere, No Materials Needed
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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)
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Kathryn Vercillo
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