Celebrate the diverse work of people of color in the craft community and explore the personal, political, and creative potential of textile arts and crafts. Weaving together interviews, first-person essays, and artist profiles, This Long Thread explores the work and contributions of people of color across the fiber arts and crafts community, representing a wide spectrum of race, age, region, cultural identity, education, and economic class. These conversations explore techniques and materials, belonging, identity, pride of place, cultural misappropriation, privilege, the value (or undervaluing) of craft, community support structures, recognition or exclusion, intergenerational dialogue, and much more.Be inspired by the work and stories of innovative people of color who are making exceptional contributions to the world of craft. The diverse range of textile artists and craftspeople featured include knitters, quilters, sewers, weavers, and more who are making inspiring and innovative work, yet who are often overlooked by mainstream media. Paperback Published by Roost BooksNov 16, 2021 376 Pages 6-1/2″ x 9″ ISBN 9781611808247 About this collaboration Jen Hewett is a printmaker, surface designer, and textile artist living in New York’s Hudson Valley.
