Pass the Thread
Books, tools, funds, and time: every way to help the Fiber Arts Houston library grow, in one place.
Ways to Give.
Donate Books, Tools & Equipment
Out-of-print, backlist, and in-print books and patterns, plus tools and equipment for the library, studio, and classes.
Donate books & tools →Donate a Loved One's Collection
Clearing out a family member's sewing room? We make it easy, even if you don't know what you have.
Donate a collection →Guild & Group Libraries
Downsizing a guild, shop, or studio library? Keep those titles in circulation and findable.
Donate a library →Give Funds
Help us reach $50,000 in seed funding. Give any amount online through Zeffy, or become a patron ($500+) with benefits.
Give funds →Volunteer
Catalog books, help members borrow by mail, sort donations, or lend a hand at events. Ages 16 and up.
Volunteer →Sponsor & Partner
Underwrite a lecture, exhibition, or digitization project, or partner with us as a shop, publisher, or maker.
Sponsor or partner →Giving something to someone else, like a library membership or a class? See Give a Gift.
2,500+
books, patterns, and tools in the collection today
11,000
titles is our goal by 2029
$50,000
seed campaign for the collection, cataloguing, and first year open
How We Handle Your Donation.
Assessed When It Arrives
We assess fit against our curation rubric once materials arrive, not before you ship (unless we're doing a paid valuation project).
Acknowledged by Name
Unless you ask otherwise, every donor is acknowledged by name in the library catalog.
Nothing Wasted
Materials that don't fit the collection are either sold to fund more book and equipment acquisitions or donated to other nonprofits. If you'd like excess materials returned, just ask; return shipping is at the donor's cost.
See what we prioritize in our curation rubric. Tools and equipment: please contact us before donating so we can make space. We are not accepting yarn, thread, fiber, or fabric right now.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is Pass the Thread?
Pass the Thread is Fiber Arts Houston's giving campaign. It includes donations of books, tools, and equipment; financial gifts; volunteering; and program sponsorships and industry partnerships.
Are donations to Pass the Thread tax-deductible?
Fiber Arts Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 42-2979986). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. This is not tax advice; please check with your own advisor.
Do you check whether my books fit before I ship them?
No. We assess fit against our curation rubric once materials arrive, not before you ship, unless we're doing a paid valuation project. Materials that don't fit are sold to fund more book and equipment acquisitions or donated to other nonprofits, and you can ask to have them returned at your shipping cost.
Will I be recognized for my donation?
Unless you ask otherwise, every donor is acknowledged by name in the library catalog.
Can I give a membership or class as a gift?
Yes. Gifts for someone else, such as library memberships, classes, or a donation in their name, are on our Give a Gift page.