EDITOR’S LETTER
“Memory” is a term spinners use to describe crimpy locks of wool, stretchy skeins, and sweaters that hold their shape. Memories and musings can also attach to our tools, our movements, our many yards of handspun. When applied to fiber, “memory” always means buoyancy and elasticity; when applied to our very human remembrances, “memory” can be a mixed bag. How can a squishy skein spun during a difficult time feel so heavy? I chose the Memory theme for this Winter issue because I’m fascinated by the connection and disconnection between these two meanings of such a common term. For me, memory—either in terms of crimps per inch or years of experience—connects us to resilience. Like trees that bend so they do not break, we can learn and heal and grow through…