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| Fiber Arts |
All Fibre Arts
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"You can find over 1000 pages of
information, free patterns, resources and instructions for weaving,
spinning, dyeing, knitting, crochet, felting, papermaking, needlepoint,
sewing, and other textile handicrafts. We also have a free Discussion
Forum and Chat rooms where you can meet with all your 'fiberholic
friends'."
Chameleon Quilt Studio
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Fibre artist Deana Hartman
created unique, contemporary quilts.
Fibre Art Network
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"The Fibre Art Network (FAN) is a
co-operative of self-defined art quilters based in Western Canada. The
co-operative was first conceived in the spring of 1997 by British
Columbians Pat Crucil and Gail Hunt and then organized later that year
by Gail. The group is committed to promoting quilting as an art form
and each other as artists."
Fiberart.com
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Resources and links "dedicated to
the promotion and contiued growth
of the fiber arts."
Fiber Link
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Information about vendors,
conversion charts, size charts,
copyright information, mailing lists, and museums and galleries.
Fiber Resources at the World Wide Arts Resources
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Artists, publications, academic
institutions, museums,
agencies, and commercial links.
Fiberart Ring
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List of fiber sites in the
Fiberart ring.
Focus on Fibre Art Association
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"To encourage, foster and develop
excellence and appreciation of fibre as an art form." The association
sponsors a yearly competition.
Handweavers Guild of America
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An international nonprofit member
organization dedicated
to bringing together weavers, spinners, dyers, basketweavers, patrons
and educators
interested in the fiber arts.
How to Make Felt
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Step by step instructions on how
to make felt by hand.
Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association
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"MAFA is a not for profit
organization to promote education, interest and guild
participation in the fiber arts. We work to be inclusive of all guilds
that endeavor to
include all guilds in the Mid Atlantic region of the US." They work to
facilitate communication between guilds and their members, to update
guilds on the news of other guilds, and to be a resource for guilds and
their members.
Museum for Textiles
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Museum information, collection,
galleries, and special events and lectures.
Surface Design Association
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"The mission of Surface Design Association is to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities as well as in the general public. We inspire creativity and encourage innovation, and further the rich tradition of the textile arts through publications, exhibitions, conferences, and educational opportunities."
Textile Web
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News and information, web
marketing, a search engine, sites of interest, and upcoming events.