Knot Knecessarily Known Knitting

I've written a little bit about exhibiting knit and crochet . One of the reasons quilting is taken seriously as an art form is that quilters exhibit their work. They also keep records. If a scholar wants to research the connection between a quilt pattern and a particular group of people in a particular time and place, there is the possibility they can do so. Even if a quilt is in poor condition, non-quilters recognize its value. They appreciate that time and skill were involved in its creation. But if you have ever crawled the aisles of a second-hand store such as Goodwill, you will see that non-knitters and non-crocheters do not always recognize the value of the work. It is not uncommon to find a crocheted afghan languishing in a second-hand store. Not all of these are great works of art, but they are the result of time and skill. Very often they are a physical manifestation of love. Keeping records of what we've made and exhibiting those items as works of fiber art are th...

The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) is conducting a survey of fiber artists as part of their 2016 report. TNNA is the trade group for fiber arts retailers and manufacturers. You may have heard the staff of your friendly local yarn shop talk about going to TNNA. They host a twice-yearly trade show that is the major opportunity for retailers to see all the latest developments in our field. They also host direct-to-consumer events, such as Spinzilla. And they were very supportive of Center for Knit and Crochet by contributing funds that made the initial symposium in 2012 possible. TNNA has asked people to spread the word. The survey is here and will be up until Saturday 13 February. It is an anonymous survey, but there is a chance to win a $100 gift card. If you knit, crochet, spin, weave, embroider, needlepoint, or cross stitch, your input is needed. The data helps people on the business side of our industry make smart decisions. After all, we do not want friendly local yarn...