Threaded Together

What Threaded Together does

Threaded Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in March 2020 and headquartered at 2710 N. Steves Blvd., Suite #2 in Flagstaff, Arizona. The organization delivers inclusive, accessible textile arts programming across three primary pillars: community enrichment (Create + Connect weekly pay-what-you-can open studio, Community Classroom workshops, Sewing Squad free after-school programs), employment pathways (the 720-hour STEP — Sewing and Textile Employment Pathway — vocational program paying $20/hour to low-to-moderate-income residents), and event-driven engagement (the annual Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival, which draws 3,000+ attendees). A team of 1-10 employees and named leadership including Interim-Executive Director Theresa Coleman, Marketing Director Hannah Johnson, and Art Education Manager Keeley Aldridge delivers these programs.

The underlying technology is a commodity web and e-commerce stack (Wix-hosted site at threadedtogether.org) supporting online class booking, an online shop, gift certificates, blog content, and newsletter signup. There are no proprietary AI, ML, or platform technology components; the value sits in physical studio space, donated textile inventory, instructor expertise, and community partnerships rather than in software. The business model is a hybrid of earned income and contributed revenue: earned streams include $60/hour sewing services, sliding-scale class fees ($45-$90 per workshop), unit-priced retail products (Last STEP Bags $250-$300, upcycled boat sail totes $40, PDF tutorials $6-$9), and textile thrift shop sales; contributed revenue comes from donations and a recurring membership program. Trusted partners include Culture Connection AZ, Creative Flagstaff, the City of Flagstaff (Neighborhood Sustainability Grant recipient), Flagstaff365, Northern Arizona University, and Momentum Aerial, with validation including a 2022 Viola Award nomination for Community Impact and BBB Accredited Charity status.

Name

Threaded Together

Legal name

Threaded Together

Website

https://threadedtogether.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Threaded Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Flagstaff, Arizona offering inclusive textile arts education, vocational training, and community programs to kids, teens, adults, and low-to-moderate-income residents through classes, open studio, and an annual fiber festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts Education and Community Textile Services

akta.pro primary industry

Textile & Fiber Arts Classes (Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery, Dyeing) (THAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Sewing education programs
• Textile arts classes
• Vocational sewing training
• Community arts nonprofit
• Fiber arts festival

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sewing Services: Custom and production sewing services for community. Provides employment opportunities for artists and supports the nonprofit mission.
2. Product Sales - Last STEP Bags: Sale of one-of-a-kind bags made by STEP program graduates as capstone projects. Prices range from $250-$300 for rolltop backpacks and sling bags. All funds support the nonprofit.
3. Digital Products - Tutorials and Patterns: Downloadable PDF tutorials including quilting guides and felt flower tutorials sold for $6-$9 each.
4. Upcycled Products: Sale of upcycled boat sail tote bags ($40) made from recycled sailboat sail material.
5. Textile Thrift Shop: Secondhand retail of modern, vintage, and specialty fabric, fiber, yarn, and textile tools donated by Arizona textile artists.
6. Class Fees: Revenue from instructor-led workshops on quilting, crochet, and other textile skills. Offered with sliding scale pricing.
7. Donations and Memberships: Financial contributions from donors and monthly membership program to support community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Threaded Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers inclusive textile arts education through programs such as Create + Connect open studio, Sewing Squad after-school sessions, Community Classroom workshops, and the 720-hour STEP vocational training. It supplements programs with custom Sewing Services ($60/hour), a Textile Thrift Shop, an online shop selling Last STEP Bags and tutorials, and the annual Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival.

Product overview

Threaded Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Flagstaff, Arizona that offers inclusive and accessible textile arts programs. The organization operates several interconnected programs including Create + Connect (a weekly pay-what-you-can open studio), Sewing Squad (free after-school sewing for kids), the STEP Program (a 720-hour vocational training for low-income residents), Community Classroom (instructor-led workshops), and the Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival. Retail operations include a Textile Thrift Shop and Online Shop selling Last STEP Bags (graduates' capstone products), upcycled tote bags, and downloadable tutorials. The organization also provides Sewing Services for custom sewing and alterations, and offers Gift Certificates. All programs emphasize creativity, community building, and employment pathways for participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flag Wool (Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival): Annual fiber and textile arts festival celebrating wool and textile arts in Flagstaff, Arizona. One of the Southwest's premiere fiber arts events and the largest of its kind in Arizona, bringing 3,000+ attendees from around the Southwest and United States.
• STEP (Sewing and Textile Employment Pathway)

Products and services

• Create + Connect A weekly pay-what-you-can open studio program where community members can use sewing machines, donated materials, and studio space to work on textile projects and build community connections. Open to the public on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm.
• Sewing Squad A free after-school sewing program taught at schools and community centers, teaching kids ages 8+ the basics of hand and machine sewing with emphasis on resourcefulness and repurposing. Threaded Together provides all materials, equipment, and instruction.
• STEP Program (Sewing and Textile Employment Pathway) A 720-hour vocational training program for low-to-moderate income Flagstaff residents that teaches technical sewing skills and employment preparation. Participants earn $20/hour during training and create the Last STEP Bag as their capstone project.
• Community Classroom Instructor-led workshops on textile projects including quilts, crochet, and garment sewing, offered at different age and skill levels using a pay-what-you-can pricing model. Examples include Kids' Sewing with Friends ($80+/session), Semi-Private Lessons ($80/hour for 2), Dog Bandana Workshop ($45), and multi-day kids workshops ($90/session).
• Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival (Flag Wool) An annual two-day festival in Flagstaff, Arizona celebrating wool and textile arts, attracting 3,000+ fiber enthusiasts from the Southwest. Features farm animals, artisan vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and children's activities; all proceeds support the nonprofit.
• Sewing Services Custom and production sewing services offered at $60/hour with a $20 minimum, including hemming, zipper repair, mending, tailoring, custom garment creation, and upcycled products. Available to community members and small businesses; revenue provides employment opportunities for artists and supports the nonprofit.
• Textile Thrift Shop A secondhand retail store stocked with modern, vintage, and specialty fabric, fiber, yarn, embroidery supplies, and textile tools donated by the community. Open Wednesday through Saturday; proceeds support nonprofit programs.
• Online Shop Online store selling Last STEP Bags (one-of-a-kind sling bags and rolltop backpacks made by STEP graduates), upcycled boat sail tote bags, and downloadable PDF tutorials and patterns. Ships within the US.
• Gift Certificates Threaded Together gift certificates available in denominations of $30, $45, $60, $120, or custom amounts, redeemable for classes, workshops, and sewing services.
• Last STEP Bag One-of-a-kind bags (sling bags at $250 and rolltop backpacks at $300) made by STEP program graduates as their capstone project. To complete the program, each participant must produce three bags in three styles with perfect finish.
• Upcycled Boat Sail Tote Bag Tote bag made from recycled sailboat sail material, priced at $40, produced by vocational training apprentices. Sold via the online shop with proceeds supporting the nonprofit.
• Downloadable PDF Tutorials and Patterns Downloadable PDF tutorials and patterns covering quilting, felt flower making, and basic hand sewing for all ages. Sold for $6-$9 each with hand-drawn illustrations and video links. Examples include "How to Make a Quilt" ($9), "Tasha's Felt Flower Tutorial" ($6), and "Fabric, Needle, Thread, Patch" ($6).
• Monthly Membership Program A monthly recurring membership program for supporters that provides ongoing benefits to members and sustained funding for the nonprofit's community programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ fiber enthusiasts annually through Flag Wool festival
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Culture Connection AZ (CCAZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2022Collaboration on bilingual class offerings and curriculum development for Spanish speakers. Threaded Together displayed the Flagstaff Community Quilt at CCAZ's Ice House location during Art Walk. Both organizations share vision for building compassionate, interconnected Flagstaff community through arts.
• Creative FlagstaffcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship sponsor featured on website. Co-sponsored Viola Awards nominations. Community impact video produced featuring Threaded Together leadership.
• City of FlagstaffcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood Sustainability Grant recipient for Sustainable Sewing: Quilting series. Annual sustainability grant program supporter of community initiatives.
• Flagstaff365minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor featured on website footer, community partner in Flagstaff arts and culture promotion.
• Momentum AerialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Pollinator Parade Costume Workshop for 3rd annual pollinator parade event.
• Northern Arizona University (NAU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Culture Kitchen exchange student programming. Chinese exchange student shared dumplings and folk song at CCAZ event featuring Threaded Together connection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Penland School of Craft: Nonprofit craft education institution in Penland, NC with deep fiber/textile programming (weaving, dyeing, embroidery, garment construction) and a residency model. Comparable community-anchored mission and workshop-driven revenue model.
• Purl Soho: A yarn and fabric retail business that runs in-person and online sewing/knitting classes and sells curated craft kits. Comparable hybrid retail-plus-education model with textile arts instruction as a core offering.
• WEBS (Yarn.com): One of the largest independent yarn retailers in the U.S., offering in-person classes, online tutorials, and pattern sales — directly comparable to Threaded Together's combination of retail, classes, and downloadable patterns ($6-$9 PDFs).
• Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts: A 501(c)(3) community arts school in Gatlinburg, TN offering workshops in fiber, clay, wood, and other crafts. Direct peer in mission-driven craft education with sliding-scale and outreach programs.
• John C. Campbell Folk School: A nonprofit residential folk school in Brasstown, NC offering year-round hands-on crafts and textile arts classes (weaving, fiber arts, sewing). Closest direct peer — same mission of accessible craft education, paid instructors, and community programming tied to a single geographic campus.

Emerging players

• Maker's Row: Online marketplace and education platform connecting apparel and textile brands to U.S. manufacturers. Adjacent emerging player with overlap in workforce/domestic textile production themes relevant to Threaded Together's STEP graduates.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit that operates paid vocational training and workforce programs, including apparel/textile production roles, mirroring the STEP program's mission of paid training and job placement for LMI participants.
• Craftsy (formerly Bluprint): Was the dominant online video-based craft education platform (sewing, quilting, knitting) before restructuring. Major commercial scale incumbent serving the same learner demographic as Threaded Together's digital tutorial business.
• Singer / WeAllSew: Singer's education-focused platform offers free sewing tutorials, patterns, and project guides from a major sewing-machine manufacturer. Broader incumbent competing for beginner sewing education attention at national scale.

Others

• Fashion For Good Museum: Amsterdam-headquartered platform and museum promoting circularity in textiles, including upcycling and sustainable apparel — thematically adjacent to Threaded Together's upcycled sail-bag products and textile thrift mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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