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Green Pebble
The publishers of a regular series of beautiful and collectable books and greeting cards promoting the work of artists in East Anglia. A regular newsletter informs readers and viewers of art events in the area.
The Blue Dyers Museum, Papa
In this delightful museum, formerly a blue dyers workshop, you will find the history of the charming Hungarian Blue prints and the families that created them. Also printing blocks, indigo vats, machinery and much more.
Kekfesto Cotton
Gilly Thomson sells a selection of Hungarian Blueprint fabrics which are not only wonderful for patchwork and quilting but are effective in combination with indigo shibori, and as a backing or lining for garments.
The Silk Route
The silk route is a treasure trove of simply beautiful fabrics. Supplying selected silks by the metre Hillary also has a magic touch in bringing together choice textures of inspiring silks.
Workshop on the Web
A quarterly publication exclusive to the internet, featuring the very best tutors from all points of the compass, giving step-by-step details of textile techniques and ideas for using those techniques creatively.
The African Fabric Shop
Maggie Relph, an experienced quilter, travels extensively in Africa sourcing and collecting beautiful and impressive textiles which are available online.
Miawa
Maiwa Handprints, founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1986 supports the production of embroidered, block printed, hand woven, and naturally dyed textiles throughout a number of countries.
The Association of Guilds of
Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
The objectives of the Association are the preservation and improvement of the craftsmanship in hand weaving, spinning and dyeing for the benefit of the public and the promotion of public education in such craftsmanship. The Association publishes a magazine, the Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
A quarterley magazine
which covers a wide range of textile subjects, including articles on historic textile techniques and cutting edge modern design.
The Embroiderers Guild
The UK's leading crafts association which shares opportunities for discovery and creativity.
It promotes and encourages the art of traditional and contemporary embroidery.
Black Cat Books
Ann Morgan-Hughes, ABA, PBFA, Specialist bookseller of second-hand, antiquarian and out-of-print titles on Textiles, Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Lace, Costume and Fashion, Women's Magazines 1750-1950, including Vogue, Social History, Medicine and Cookery. New books available to order.
Selvedge
An invaluable publication presenting textiles in every context; fine art, interiors, fashion, travel and shopping, contemporary, traditional - global.
Harleston and Waveney Art Trail
A group of professional artists based in the Waveney Valley, bridging the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. Annual art trail, Open Studios and Exhibitions at Harleston Gallery.
Surface Design Association
An organisation committed to educate, inspire and provide opportunities in the field of surface design. The Surface Design Journal is published quarterly.
World Shibori Network
An organisation dedicated to the preservation and promotion of shibori techniques across the globe.
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