Mission Statement
Radicle Threads is a BBIMP grassroots company that aims to create a sustainable, ethical, and equitable online and print publication with a focus on crafting.
Our mission is to uplift, amplify, and empower BBIMP voices and to share our knowledge, skills, and experiences with the goal of increasing accessibility for all.
Theme: Water
We’re looking for patterns inspired by water in all its forms. Create designs inspired by the waves of the ocean, tides, colors of algae, and the river’s current. Find inspiration in the droplets of water on fall foliage, puddles along your path, reflections, mirror image, and in the fog of early mornings.
Looking for: Knitting and Crochet patterns
Large accessories: Shawls, Stoles/wraps, blankets, etc
Small accessories: socks, beanies, cowls, etc
Garments: Sweaters, jumpers, hoodies, cardigans, etc.
Crafting tutorials – Macrame, beading, embroidery, sewing, basketry, soapmaking, etc.
We’re looking for articles covering all aspects of micro-farming, current events, and poems with a focus on preparing your land for winter and spring, canning, drying/curing/and storing vegetables, fruits, and herbs for the winter.
Articles – Full Article 700-1000 words, Current Event 600- 800 words, Poem 100 words.
Recipes: For this issue, we are focusing on dishes and drinks that calms and warms the soul, such as stews, soups, and water-based comfort foods. Don’t shy away from creative recipes such as Mizu Shingen Mochi, or other similar recipes. Draw inspirations from your own culture, heritage, and ancestry when submitting recipes.
Submission Deadline: 14 October 2022.
Articles & recipes NLT: 9 January 2023
Sample Shipped and Articles/photos emailed NLT:TBD
Selected patterns will be announced on 28 October 2022 via email.
Mood board: https://pin.it/1qvGVpI
Please refer to the mood board to get an idea of what we are looking for. Send one (1) page submission to submissions.radiclethreads@gmail.com using the Radicle Threads submission form. No other submission proposal formats will be accepted.
Forms must be filled out on a desktop or laptop.
You may submit more than one idea, however, each must be in a separate PDF form.