Crafts

Interactive Tartan Weaver Interactive Tartan Weaver- A tool which allows the user to design a tartan by choosing a stripe sequence from a selection of colours. Ralph Griswold's Digital Weaving Archive Ralph Griswold's Digital Weaving Archive- A collection of out-of-print documents on weaving, textile manufacture, design and pattern. Santa Fe School of Weaving Santa Fe School of Weaving- List of classes and workshops, also supplies available. Weaving Art Museum and Research Institute (WAMRI) Weaving Art Museum and Research Institute (WAMRI)- Online virtual galleries present changing exhibitions of masterpieces of textile art from the eastern Mediterranean. Blackdown Hills Natural Fibres Blackdown Hills Natural Fibres- Group of fibre farmers, processors and users working with Alpaca, Cashmere, Mohair and wool products. Scalpay Linen Scalpay Linen- Spinners, weavers and dyers of linen and wool based in the Outer Hebrides. Ian Lander Jewelry Ian Lander Jewelry- Ian Lander is a macrame artist based on the East Coast. His macrame art is inspired by his travels and are heavily influenced by nature. Smalltown Smalltown- Australian designer gallery of modern interpretations of macrame plant hangers and lighting fixtures. Macrame Lovers Blog Macrame Lovers Blog- Features macrame tips and techniques, tutorials and inspirational photos. Micro-Macrame by Annika deGroot Micro-Macrame by Annika deGroot- Weblog featuring macrame pieces from around the world, including the work of the author Annika deGroot. Macrame Owl Macrame Owl- Humorous collection of 70's style macrame owls and wall hangings. How to Macrame a Plant Hanger How to Macrame a Plant Hanger- Tutorial with step-by-step instructions and photos detailing how to macrame a plant hanger. Macrame on Line Macrame on Line- Older issue of this e-zine dedicated exclusively to macrame. Includes review of an exhibit at a park museum, and a plant hanger pattern. Ann's Macramé Ann's Macramé- Information with materials suggestions, knot instructions, projects and finishing ideas. International Guild of Knot Tyers International Guild of Knot Tyers- An association of people with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. Includes membership information, tips for beginners and a… Macrame Owls Macrame Owls- Treasury of owls formed in macrame, offered by Bill Davenport. Woven Rope Friezes Woven Rope Friezes- Patterns woven by Nils Kristian Rossing. Includes diagrams indicating relationship between the patterns and mathematical symmetry. Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794 Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794- Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794 Spinning Loft Spinning Loft- A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm. Northeast Handspinners Association Northeast Handspinners Association- Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference. Yarnspinners Tales's Podcast Yarnspinners Tales's Podcast- Discussions of handspinning fiber, equipment and technique plus a monthly Spin In with music and stories to spin along with. SpinnySpinny SpinnySpinny- Articles, projects and resources on handspinning, weaving and fiber crafts, including the author's textile blog. Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild- A group of spinners whose members come to spinning from a variety of fiber arts. Event calendar, membership form, newsletters, tips and tricks. Illinois Prairie Spinners Illinois Prairie Spinners- Programs and other information about Illinois Prairie Spinners, a handspinning guild that meets in the western suburbs of Chicago. Patsy Zawistoski Patsy Zawistoski- Teacher and author offering information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help. Company of the Silver Spindle Company of the Silver Spindle- A Guild operating within the Society for Creative Anachronism. Photo gallery, glossary of terms and a list if spinning deities. An Tir: Spinners Guild An Tir: Spinners Guild- Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography. HJS Studio HJS Studio- Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her p… Insects that Damage Wool Insects that Damage Wool- Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles. The Spinning Wheel Sleuth The Spinning Wheel Sleuth- Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools Fiber Antics Fiber Antics- Covers basics of color theory, vat immersion, direct application and fabric embellishments. Olga Zenina Olga Zenina- Russian batik artist exploring clothes and interior decor. History and overview of tools, gallery and artist background. (See link in English.) Bello Marini Bello Marini- Image gallery of hand-dyed scarves and T-shirts, with instructions for dying with indigo and the best plant sources for indigotin. Dharma Trading: Craft Techniques Dharma Trading: Craft Techniques- Dyeing techniques and projects, mostly on black and white blanks. Discharge Dyeing Discharge Dyeing- Information on dye effects achieved by the removal of color already in the fabric, rather than by adding it. Clarissa Cochran - Shibori Clarissa Cochran - Shibori- Photos and description of basic shibori techniques, biography and workshop information. Paula Burch's All About Hand Dyeing Paula Burch's All About Hand Dyeing- Gallery and how to tie-dye, batik, and dye by many other techniques including low water immersion, dip dyeing, and sprinkle dyeing. Diary of a West Cork Dyer Diary of a West Cork Dyer- Recipes on wool, and commentary, excerpts from Kate Jepson's writings. Ancient Dyes, Natural and Synthetic Ancient Dyes, Natural and Synthetic- Articles on the history and chemistry of indigo and several purples. Orchil Dye Orchil Dye- The poor person's purple. An article speculating on the history of this coloring, including bibliography and experimentation. Todd Designs Todd Designs- Carol Todd, natural dye specialist. Contains recipes for the Dye Plant of the Month, handwoven rugs, and a gallery of hand-painted silk items. Kinoshita, Masako Kinoshita, Masako- Artist working in kumihimo as well as kute-uchi, an archaic technique she reconstructed. Includes information on workshops. The Braid Society The Braid Society- Group which focuses on narrow off-loom techniques. Includes membership information, resources and events. Making a Viking Whip-cord Making a Viking Whip-cord- Instructions for making a 4 strand braid using a method called interlocking or Viking Whip-cord. Kumihimo Kumihimo- Lessons, information and sources for Japanese kumihimo, maru dai braiding techniques and equipment. Tada, Makiko Tada, Makiko- Author, teacher, artist, and industry consultant. Features a bibliography, gallery, and event schedule. Fingerloop Braids Fingerloop Braids- Fingerloop braids from 15th-17th century Medieval Europe. Transcribed and interpreted from documents of the era with detailed instructions and profuse illustrat… Beginning Kumihimo Beginning Kumihimo- A kumihimo beginner's instructional handout. Fiber Expression Fiber Expression- Maryse Levenson, weaver, braidmaker and teacher. Includes resume, classes offered and scheduled, and gallery of work. Fifteenth-Century Fingerlooped Braid Reproductions Fifteenth-Century Fingerlooped Braid Reproductions- Samples by Carolyn Priest-Dorman, with photographs and comments.