Alanna Wilcox
It started when I was little, around 5 years old, when my favorite thing to do was untangling the bakery string knots on car rides home from bakeries in Brooklyn.
Upon seeing my fascination with string, my grandmother taught me how to crochet. Slowly my inquisitiveness led to learning how to do needlepoint, which was a gateway into cross stitch, then embroidery, crazy quilting, hand spinning yarn, dyeing fiber, knitting, weaving & felting. The more techniques I consumed, the more ravenous I became to learn more.
As if those were not enough rabbit holes for me to get lost in, I also loved drawing, painting, and playing with anything that had to do with color.
My love of the fiber arts was only rivaled by my enthusiasm to teach and inspire others about it. I get so energized when I’m able to combine fiber art techniques and teaching by writing books and leading workshops, allowing me to share my passion with others. Traveling to fiber festivals, connecting with textile enthusiasts, and telling corny jokes are also high on my to-do list.
Upon seeing my fascination with string, my grandmother taught me how to crochet. Slowly my inquisitiveness led to learning how to do needlepoint, which was a gateway into cross stitch, then embroidery, crazy quilting, hand spinning yarn, dyeing fiber, knitting, weaving & felting. The more techniques I consumed, the more ravenous I became to learn more.
As if those were not enough rabbit holes for me to get lost in, I also loved drawing, painting, and playing with anything that had to do with color.
My love of the fiber arts was only rivaled by my enthusiasm to teach and inspire others about it. I get so energized when I’m able to combine fiber art techniques and teaching by writing books and leading workshops, allowing me to share my passion with others. Traveling to fiber festivals, connecting with textile enthusiasts, and telling corny jokes are also high on my to-do list.