Directory of Needlework and Textiles Resources

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Category for all fibre related crafts, e.g. sewing, knitting, rug making, weaving etc.

Subcategories

• Lace
• Quilting
• Supplies
• Weaving Guilds

Resources in This Category

• Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners, Dyers

  http://www.wsd.org.uk/
  For preservation and improvement of craftsmanship in hand weaving, spinning and dyeing. Journal, newsletter, exhibitions and courses.

• Fashion and Textile Museum

  http://www.ftmlondon.org/
  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

  http://riittaweaving.wordpress.com/
  Workshops specialising in linen weaving, exhibitions, gallery, commissions and items for sale. Pembrokeshire.

• Hilltop Spinning and Weaving Centre

  http://www.handspin.co.uk/
  Specialist supplier of spinning, weaving, dyeing and felt making supplies, equipment, and tuition. Canterbury, Kent.

• Janet Phillips

  http://www.janetphillips.clara.net/
  Textile designer, hand weaver and weaving tutor. One day workshops near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, articles and gallery.

• Margaret Talbot - Textile Tutor

  http://www.elmswell.force9.co.uk/
  Details courses offered, qualifications, exhibitions and publications. Includes gallery of work.

• NeedleCraft Fair

  http://www.needlecraftfair.co.uk/
  A resource list for supplies in the UK. Contains information on obtaining kit and accessory suppliers, guilds, magazines, books, courses and events.

• The Guild of Machine Knitters

  http://www.guild-mach-knit.org.uk/
  Non-profit organisation which aims to increase the awareness of machine knitting as a craft.

• The Guild of Silk Painters

  http://www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk/
  Organisation with members in 30 countries. Includes articles, contacts, workshop information and examples of work.

• The Knitting & Crochet Guild

  http://www.kcguild.org.uk/
  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

  http://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/
  17th to 20th century costume, specialising in Old English dress and court fashion.

• Tracy A Franklin

  http://www.tracyafranklin.com/
  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

  http://www.hiraeth.com/ytg/
  Embroidery discovery space for children and anyone involved in textile art, craft and education.

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