Essential Textile Art

wide range of embroidery, quilting and textile art supplies, In Australia, ships internationally

The Voirrey Embroidery Centre

threads, tapestry, materials, fabrics, patchwork, quilting, knitting yarns, specialist books, daylight lamps and accessories in Brimstage, Wirral, UK

Faery Fibre Crafts

textile art supplies and a selection of one off vintage haberdashery

nid-noi.com

Kim Thittichai sells materials for creating the effects described in her book 'Hot Textiles'.

purl

materials, tools, notions, and accessories for knitting, sewing, and quilting. In New York, ships internationally.

Craft Arena

textile art and embroidery supplies from studio/shop in Essex or online

Torbay Textiles

buttons, beads, hand dyes, machine knitted felt, wire, experimental packs, yarns

Art Van Go

art supplies for fine artists, textile artists, crafts and surface embellishment. International mail order.

By the Door Hooked Rugs

rug hooking supplies and patterns

Simply Sequins Ltd

extensive range of loose sequins

Accent Fibres at the Dyepot

hand dyed fibres and fabrics, dyeing and textile supplies. Mail order to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific rim.

Kyoto Kimono

Japanese kimonos, vintage kimonos and kimono fabric. In US, ships internationally.

Fibrecrafts

equipment and materials for most textile craft techniques

Fabric Indulgence & Art Supply

large range of supplies for textile and paper arts, fine arts and mosaic

Peninsula Art Supplies & Textile Artistry

range of supplies for both textile and fine artists. Australia.

Zigzag

polymer clays, Jacquard products, wires & meshes; in New Zealand., ships overseas.

Barnyarns

needlework supplies, including all Madeira threads

Creative Fibers

supplies for weaving, spinning, knitting, basketry, rug hooking, dyes, beading, and rubber stamping; in Minnesota

Stitch 'n' Craft

beads, embroidery and craft supplies

Ario

art media, fabrics, beads, papers

craftynotions

range of creative supplies includes beads, sketchbooks, polymer clay, fabric paints, stabilisers

Variegations

threads, fabrics, fibres, foils, papers, specialist supplies

Maiwa Handprints

dyes, fabric paints, artistic tools, fabrics, textiles books, and other related products

Stef Francis

range of space-dyed threads and fabrics, creative kits, foils and wires

The Thread Studio

specialises in unusual and interesting embroidery threads and textile art requirements by mail order

Silk Things

silk threads and ribbons and silk-related products

MeinkeToy

tassel making and fiber art supplies

art materials

Art Van Go

art supplies for fine artists, textile artists, crafts and surface embellishment. International mail order.

Art Supplies from Dick Blick Art Materials

US supplier of a wide range of art and craft materials

MisterArt.com

'online discount art supply store'

books

Althea's Needles and Threads Online - Books

Most of the books in Althea's extensive catalogue are shown with full tables of contents and a couple of selected illustrations, a big help when browsing online. In Australia but ships overseas.

braiding

Carey Company

braiding books, threads, kumihimo equipment, jewellery findings

buttons

L. Nichols Glass Buttons

unique handmade glass buttons made by Lionel Nichols in London from 1946 to 1966

cloth doll making

CassieRafferty.com

UK cloth doll and craft supplier

Jan Horrox Cloth Doll Supplies

cloth doll making supplies in London, UK

fabrics

Silk Heaven 101

UK eBay shop selling silks and other fabrics by the yard and as craft packs

Jackson Fabric Arts

hand dyed fabrics and sunprints. Ships worldwide.

Rag Rescue

antique,vintage & recycled fabrics/textiles, haberdashery & embellishments

The Merry Hooker Woolens

textured, plaid and hand dyed wool fabrics for rug hooking, quilting, appliqué and sewing; rug hooking supplies, patterns, dyeing supplies, books and gifts. In US, ships internationally

Aussie Dreams

cotton fabrics showcasing Aboriginal and Australiana designs. In UK, ships overseas.

Whaleys Bradford Ltd

natural fibre fabrics, PFD cotton, dischargeable fabrics, stage fabrics

Thai Silks

imported silk fabrics. In California, ships internationally.

Clothaholics

Japanese kimono fabrics in silk, wool and cotton, European upholstery fabrics and vintage textiles. Sells internationally.

Skydyes

Hand painted cottons and silks for quiltmakers and fibre artists

KIMKAT Vintage Kimonos & Textiles

fabric from Kimonos & Obis that are no longer suitable for wear. In US: ships internationally

African Fabric Shop

African wax print and hand dyed textiles

Ragbags

collections of recycled fabrics for patchwork and quilting

Textile Techniques

specialise in batik and handmade textiles from Indonesia and all over the world

Adire African Textiles

London-based importers of fairly traded hand-made African textiles. Some information about how the cloths are produced.

The Fabric Club

wide range of fabrics by mail order

Silk Connection

silk fabric and silk scarves

Unique Spool

African and Indian fabrics, mudcloth, prints

The Silk Route

range of undyed, coloured and speciality silk fabric and thread; section on ways to use silk

Lunn Fabrics

Wolfin Textiles

Natural and Unbleached Cotton Fabrics

Fabrics to Dye For

hand-painted fabric for quilting & fashion, thread, books & paints

fibres

Hooked on Felt

needle felting forms and felting tools, fibres and dyes. In the US.

Fibreholics UK

Fabulous yarn and fibre from UK artists

Healthylee House Farm

Guanaco shawls, yarn & fibre

Wingham Wool Work

fibres, yarns, dyes, books and equipment for spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet

Twist Fibre Craft Studio

supplies and workshops - spinning, knitting, weaving, natural dyeing, feltmaking, fibre crafts

Silk Sacks

range of natural fibres for embroidery, papermaking, felting, and other crafts

Moondance Color Company

hand-dyed wool felts, rug hooking and braiding supplies, yarn and fibre for spinning. Ships only in US.

Treetops Colour Harmonies

hand-dyed tussah silk and merino wool fibre in coordinating colours; gives instructions for making silk paper

haberdashery

MJTrim.com

buttons, braids, ribbons, lace, trims, fringes and more

mixed media

Artistic Artifacts

found and vintage items for the fiber/collage/paper/mixed media artist

The Altered Element

supplies for altered and mixed media art, doll making, creative textiles and paper arts

Partz is Not Just Partz

lots of unusual materials - papers, beads, glass, wire, charms. In US, ships internationally.

paint and dye

Colourist

ready to use liquid fabric transfer paints

Silksational

silk painting supplies dyes, paints, fabrics, scarves, accessories and more. In Australia, ships internationally.

Callishibori

the work of Jane Callender, also indigo dyeing supplies and courses

DT Craft & Design

equipment, kits and accessories for hand-dyeing of yarn, dyes, fixers, undyed yarn, beads, books, knitting needles, crochet hooks and a range of hand-dyed yarns

Pure Tinctoria

eco-friendly natural dyes

Tobasign

fabric dyes & paints for silk painting, batik, shibori on natural fabrics

Kemtex

procion, disperse, direct and acid dyes, devore and discharge chemicals, dyeing equipment, introductory kits

Omega Dyes for Mail Order Textile Dyes

textile dyes for all fabrics, exciting gallery

PRO Chem

dyes, paints and batik supplies

Dharma Trading

tie-dye, batik, dye, fabric paint, and fiber arts supplies for artists, craftspersons & industry

paper

Japanese Paper Place

retail and wholesale supplier of fine Japanese papers

Artpaper.com

archival quality and decorative handmade papers for all arts and crafts media

patchwork and quilting

Quilter's Cloth

patchwork and quilting fabric and accessories

The Cotton Patch

patchwork and quilting fabric, books, notions and haberdashery. In UK, ships internationally.

patterns

Ghee's

handbag and vest patterns, handbag hardware and sewing notions

Folkwear

creative patterns based on vintage fashions and traditional ethnic garments

habithat.co.uk

includes dress and general clothes patterns, national costumes, medieval costumes, and fancy dress

Waechter's Silk Shop

specialises in patterns from independent pattern companies, plus exciting silks and buttons

Wildly Wonderful Wearables

not only patterns, but notions and hand-dyed fabric, plus techniques and resources

ReVisions - Diane Ericson

patterns with creative clothing and surface design in mind

printers

MOO

custom business cards, minicards, postcards and stickers

Abacus (Colour Printers) LTD

postcards, greeting cards, card catalogues, posters, fine art reproductions and calendars

Modern Postcard

postcards, business cards; order on-line or by post

PSPrint

postcards, business cards, fliers, from digital files only; order online

sewing machines

Lords Sew-Knit Centre

Brother and Pfaff sewing and embroidery machines and supplies

Husqvarna Studio, Nottingham

dealer in Husqvarna machines, software and accessories; courses and information

sketchbooks

ArteSaver.com

specialists in sketchbooks, also art holdalls, portfolios, papers, brushes and paints.

Pink Pig

wide range of sketchbooks

Moleskine.co.uk

the Moleskine notebook

threads and yarns

Farm Fresh Textiles

hand-dyed yarns and threads from natural cellulose fibers, in the US

Renaissance Dyeing

range of naturally dyed threads for embroiderers, knitters, weavers and creative textile artists, also natural dye extracts, ships worldwide

Jennifer Gail Threads

space-dyed silk, cotton, rayon threads and fabrics for embroidery, needlework, needlecraft, needlepoint and cross stitch

Loop - A north London yarn boutique

luxury yarns sourced from all over the world; online shop

Ariadne Knits

wide range of unusual yarns, including handpainted, handdyed, organic; in Canada, ships overseas

HipKnits

handpainted silk, cashmere and other luxury fibres

Artfibers

fine yarns for knitting and crochet, plus inspiration, instruction, patterns

The Natural Dye Studio

hand dyed luxury yarns

The Yarn Gallery

hand painted and dyed yarns, Colinette patterns, knitwear buttons, knitting accessories

Happy Fuzzy Yarn

handspun and handpainted yarn and roving. In US, ships internationally.

Laughing Hens

wools and yarns, knitting and crochet supplies. In UK, ships worldwide.

DT Craft & Design

undyed yarns, hand dyed yarns and dyes

Jane Van Keulen

hand dyed threads and yarns

The Silk Mill

500 shades of lustrous silk thread, needlepoint kits inspired by creative traditions around the world

Waverley Woollen Mills

Australian Merino wool yarns in a range of natural colours. Ships internationally.

Sarah Durrant

supplier of Colinette Yarns and designer knitwear. Worldwide mail order.

Kaleidoscope Yarns

wool, cotton, nylon, blends, worsted and novelty yarns, and knitting supplies

Artfibers

range of exciting yarns, plus fashion knitting patterns

Victoria Clayton, Dyer

hand-dyed silks

Penny Threads (c)

space-dyed threads hand dyed by Penny Cornell

Colinette Yarns

hand dyed yarns: wool, cotton, silk, mohair, viscose

Texere Yarns

all types of yarn for embroidery, knitting, weaving, rug making, tassel and other textile crafts

willow

JPR Environmental

supplies for living willow sculpture, information about willow and its uses, links to artists

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