Support the Big Up Box Yarn Truck: Bringing Uplifting Fiber Art to the Streets!

About Big Up Box

Big Up Box is a quarterly yarn subscription that uplifts underrepresented fiber artists. We champion marginalized dyers, designers, and fiber creators by giving them visibility, paid opportunities, and the recognition they deserve. Each box is a celebration of culture, creativity, and community—delivered right to your door.

Our Mission

“Big up” is Jamaican Patois for giving props—acknowledging excellence and celebrating accomplishments. That’s the heart of our mission: to amplify the voices and talents of fiber artists who have historically been overlooked in the industry. This is not charity—it’s collaboration and celebration. Every artist is paid, credited, and honored for their creative work.

Why a Yarn Truck?

We want to take Big Up Box on the road! The Big Up Box Yarn Truck will:

* Bring curated yarn experiences directly to communities, fiber festivals, and neighborhoods

* Feature work by underrepresented dyers and designers, giving them new audiences and opportunities

* Foster face-to-face connection, community, and cultural exchange around fiber art

* Offer workshops, pop-ups, and creative events accessible to more makers

* Expand our impact beyond the subscription model, creating more sustainable pathways for artists

What Makes Us Different

* Artists are paid fairly and credited for their work

* We center their stories, cultures, and creative voices

* Each project is thoughtfully curated for joyful, high-quality experiences

* We create sustainable visibility outside of social media algorithms

What’s Inside a Big Up Box (and on the Truck!)

* Hand-dyed yarn from a featured underrepresented dyer

* Artist spotlight card (story, inspiration, and links)

* Exclusive design or project suggestion

* Small surprise bonus (stickers, notions, or extras)

* A beautifully designed, celebratory experience

How You Can Help

Your contribution will help us:

* Purchase and outfit the Big Up Box Yarn Truck

* Stock it with yarn and supplies from marginalized artists

* Fund travel to events, festivals, and communities

* Support fair pay and visibility for fiber artists

Join Us in Giving Props!

Every donation is a shout-out to creative excellence and a step toward a more inclusive fiber world. Help us bring Big Up Box—and the incredible artists we feature—to the streets. Let’s create more opportunities, more joy, and more celebration together!

Big up yourself, and thank you for supporting this dream!