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mrsdragon's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A combination of essays, interviews, and survey questions, Hewett's books is a broad, frank conversation with female makers of color about their experiences in the craft industry and the intersections of race, culture, and heritage. As a white reader, this was a unique opportunity to be a fly on the wall for conversations I would otherwise not be privellege to. I got to learn more about some makers I already am familiar with and was introduced to many more. Also, as a maker with an entrepreneurial streak, I appreciated Hewett's bracing honest about the difficulties of making a living as a maker and a realistic portrayal of what success actually looks like. It was eye opening to realize just how many "big name" makers have a full time job, often in tech or engineering.
erikareadingz's review
5.0
Loved this book!
I absolutely loved this book! The stories are woven together so skillfully, their subjects moving across fiber mediums. I also loved the different formats of the chapters, from survey responses to interviews to essays. I highly recommend!
I absolutely loved this book! The stories are woven together so skillfully, their subjects moving across fiber mediums. I also loved the different formats of the chapters, from survey responses to interviews to essays. I highly recommend!
maggienack's review against another edition
DNF, but hope to come back and read more
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
This Long Thread is a well annotated look at the ethnography of crafting and its intersection with women of color and creative community, written and collated by Jen Hewett. Released 16th Nov 2021 by Roost Books, it's 376 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
The book is formed around a survey questionnaire sent out to crafters, artists, and makers. The author writes coherently and very well about creativity and community and how being women of color affects the creative process and art. The content is presented organically - interviews, surveys, stories, and highlights throughout.
The author has also included a comprehensive list of links to contributors and collaborators in the back of the book. I've enjoyed the book twice, first by reading and savoring the actual book, and a second time by visiting the online studios of many of the artists featured in the book.
Especially considering our near-universal isolation during the pandemic, this was a much needed interlude and felt like a warm and sociable moment with friends.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
This Long Thread is a well annotated look at the ethnography of crafting and its intersection with women of color and creative community, written and collated by Jen Hewett. Released 16th Nov 2021 by Roost Books, it's 376 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
The book is formed around a survey questionnaire sent out to crafters, artists, and makers. The author writes coherently and very well about creativity and community and how being women of color affects the creative process and art. The content is presented organically - interviews, surveys, stories, and highlights throughout.
The author has also included a comprehensive list of links to contributors and collaborators in the back of the book. I've enjoyed the book twice, first by reading and savoring the actual book, and a second time by visiting the online studios of many of the artists featured in the book.
Especially considering our near-universal isolation during the pandemic, this was a much needed interlude and felt like a warm and sociable moment with friends.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
salmonread's review against another edition
4.0
Read Harder 2023 Challenge #14: Read a book with under 500 Goodreads ratings
2023 Free Black Women's Library Reading Challenge #26: A book with a gorgeous cover
2023 Free Black Women's Library Reading Challenge #26: A book with a gorgeous cover
smemmott's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting, short interviews and essays. Good for dipping in and out of.
thatokiebird's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This Long Thread is an inspiring and powerful collection of essays, interviews and survey responses celebrating crafty women of color. There's a vast representation of types of handicraft, viewpoints, origin stories, inspirations, personalities. This was a true delight to delve into. The layout style of the book isn't my favorite, as the majority of it is transcripted interviews with creators, hobbyists, artists, makers, business-owners, but I quickly eased in and enjoyed the messages, stories and inspiration throughout each woman's story. There's so much value in learning about so many individual's differences and also the ties that bind us together.