fiber art

A fiber art piece auctioned for charity drew competing bids, and one losing bidder congratulated the winner while celebrating that the Animal Fix Clinic in Pinole, California will receive the higher amount. The clinic, which provides spay and neuter services, benefits from the auction proceeds to support its work with animals.

NASA historically hired teams of embroidery, knitting, beading and fiber arts experts — most of them women, many of them Native American, African American and Latina — to produce the precise textile work needed for space missions. The women were nicknamed the "Little Old Ladies," echoing wider attention on the overlooked female workforce behind early spaceflight, similar to the story popularized by "Hidden Figures".

The Foothills fiber arts guild has announced a schedule of upcoming workshops and public demonstrations, giving community members a chance to learn and watch traditional handcrafts such as spinning, weaving, and knitting. The guild's programming, covered by the Rome Sentinel, highlights continued local interest in fiber arts and offers hands-on opportunities for both beginners and experienced crafters in the area.

Crafters are posting photos of their unfinished crochet and tapestry projects, embracing the messy middle stages of intarsia and fiber art work. The images show tangled yarn and half-finished colorwork, framed as a relatable moment for makers. It is part of a broader habit among DIY and fiber art communities of sharing progress pictures rather than only polished final results.

Brightspeed Fiber Internet is being featured in a sponsored segment highlighting its support for the Springfield Little Theater in Springfield, Missouri. The piece presents the company's fiber service as a way of backing the local arts organization and its community programming. Details beyond the sponsorship framing, such as the size of the support or specific projects funded, are not provided.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is highlighting the work of Barbara Grenell, an artist known for her mountain-themed tapestries and her lasting contribution to the fiber arts. The feature celebrates her craftsmanship and the legacy she leaves within the textile and weaving community.