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resources for the textile arts community
For people interested in surface design in fiber arts (from art quilts to postcards), a group in which to express ideas and understand techniques in an open environment
a surface design group for those using or wanting to use natural dyes
a place for serious artists (who are also serious talkers) to verbally circle ideas about their own work, the visual arts, and the theories, histories, definitions and philosophies of arts while relating these to the textile arts.
a group for those whose passion is thread-related, with the aim of supporting and learning from each other
for artists and dollmakers who create weird, wonderful, wild art dolls'
a forum on which to post or discover details relating to any fibre and textile exhibitions, competitions, conferences or shows
focuses on innovative quiltmaking and other textile arts, encourages active participation
African American Art Quilters - focus on innovation and artistic expression in textile art
devoted to the creation of art cloth, or complex cloth, based upon (but not limited to) the techniques presented in Jane Dunnewold's book, Complex Cloth
discussion list for textiles conservators
discussion of natural dyes - materials and techniques
discussion of technical questions and information related to immersion dyeing and to the surface application of synthetic dyes, textile pigments and related chemicals, to fabric and fiber
home of many textile-related lists, including wearable art, quilting and beading
for people studying or thinking of studying the City and Guilds creative embroidery courses
for those interested in innovative, contemporary art quilting