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Web Sites in Category Needlework and Textiles

Adam, Anna - Woven interpretations of the Welsh landscape with added embroidery. Artist's statement, background, gallery and what's on the loom.

ArTex - Fibre Art Wales - Welsh contemporary fibre and textile artists. List of members and the workshops they teach.

Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners, Dyers - For preservation and improvement of craftsmanship in hand weaving, spinning and dyeing. Journal, newsletter, exhibitions and courses.

Astitchdesign - Antonia Valentine, computer graphic design machine embroidery and creative gift embroideries.

Box Tree Cottage Designs - Photographs turned into cross stitch or tapestry (needlepoint) charts.

Computer Textile Design Group (CTDG) - Association of people using computers in textle design. Resources, membership and magazine.

Crompton, Michael - Showcases the work of Michael Crompton, tapestry weaver. Includes artist biography, concepts and process, gallery and workshops offered.

Fashion and Textile Museum - Focuses on British and international fashion, and textile design from 1950 to the present day. Includes details of exhibits, hours, admission rates and membership. Located in London.

Handweaving by Riitta Sinkkonen Davies - Workshops specialising in linen weaving, exhibitions, gallery, commissions and items for sale. Pembrokeshire.

Hilltop Spinning and Weaving Centre - Specialist supplier of spinning, weaving, dyeing and felt making supplies, equipment, and tuition. Canterbury, Kent.

Janet Phillips - Textile designer, hand weaver and weaving tutor. One day workshops near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, articles and gallery.

Kate Taylor - Education consultant specialising in food and textiles. Advice, training courses and resources.

Macclesfield Museums - Restored Paradise Mill and Silk Museum, offering a history of the Cheshire town and silk production.

Machine Knitting News - Magazine with subscription information; back issues, and tips.

Margaret Talbot - Textile Tutor - Details courses offered, qualifications, exhibitions and publications. Includes gallery of work.

Peter Collingwood - Weaver and author explains macrogauze, ply-splitting and tablet weaving. Includes his publications and poetry.

Pond Needlecraft - Specialising in cross stitch. Providing kits and charts. With a gallery of completed work.

Rugs and Wallhangings by Jacqueline  James  - Individually designed hand-woven rugs and wall hangings for commission and exhibition. Gallery, profile and technical information.

Snail Trail Hand Weavers - Handwoven rugs, hangings, cushions and scarves. Includes gallery and information on courses. Cardigan, Pembrokeshire.

Susan Monk - Textile artist. Biography and exhibitions plus samples of work including handmade journals.

Textural Space - Traveling exhibition of contemporary Japanese textile art.

The Guild of Machine Knitters - Non-profit organization which aims to increase the awareness of machine knitting as a craft.

The Guild of Silk Painters - Organisation with members in 30 countries. Includes articles, contacts, workshop information and examples of work.

The Handweavers Studio and Gallery - London shop offers fibres, yarns, equipment, dyes and books plus weekend courses.

The Knitting & Crochet Guild of Great Britain - The Guild was established in 1978 to preserve and nurture the skills of knitting and crochet and to conserve what is a major part of our cultural and craft heritage.

The Museum of Costume - 17th to 20th century costume, specializing in Old English dress and court fashion.

Through the Surface - The journals of seven textile artists from Britain and Japan.

Tracy A Franklin - Embroiderer, trained at the Royal School of Needlework, and specialising in most aspects of traditional embroidery. Introduces techniques and provides information on workshops, teaching, talks and events. Commissions accepted.

Young Embroiderers - Embroidery discovery space for children and anyone involved in textile art, craft and education.

Related Categories:

Arts > Crafts > Crochet
Arts > Crafts > Knitting
Arts > Crafts > Needlework
Arts > Crafts > Textiles

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