On February 4, I gave you a heads-up about Rachel Biel‘s new project: TAFA, the Textile and Fiber Art list. Yesterday, Rachel posted a progress report that made me do a little happy dance in my chair. She said,
In less than a month, our traffic is excellent, our membership has grown to 50 (around 20 still have to send in their info so I can set up their profiles), and an idea has blossomed into a beautiful reality. Every new member that joins brings a special focus and talent, enhancing the site and broadening interest. My goal is to have TAFA reflect the wide diversity of the little niche we all share via the various fiber arts: quilting, knitting, crocheting, felting, needlework, basketry, weaving, spinning, and so on. I envision it as bringing together people from around the world through their own representation or through supporting businesses. I would like galleries, stores, museums and handmade supplies to join, too. Fair trade businesses, small importers who specialize in vintage textiles and basketry… All observing a certain aesthetic in the quality of work and a respect for its provenance and the materials that were used.
She has certainly made an excellent start toward that goal. Go to Rachel’s blog post for more information and inspiration.
Denise, you have been such an incredible support to so many of us! You do realize you are earning a gazillion brownie points in heaven, don’t you?
Thanks so much for sharing TAFA with the Craft Gossip audience!