Links to Fiber Arts Links
Craft Design Plans
A series of workshop plans (including spinning wheels and looms) by David Bryant started over 20 years ago in response to requests from woodworkers.
http://www.craftdesigns.co.uk/
Damask Weavers' Network
The International Damask weavers' Network supports this site as a source for information about exhibits, current trends, equipment and other aspects of damask and related weaving techniques. Past issues of the newsletters are available.
http://home.hccnet.nl/j.diepenbroek/
Descendants of the Incas
This site is brought to you by the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru, a special project of Cultural Survival, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Nilda Callañaupa living in Cusco, Peru serving as Project Coordinator. Numerous photos of the local weaving culture, as well as textiles.
http://www.incas.org/
http://www.wcu.edu/craftrevival/index.htm
The Craft Revival project's primary objective is to create a web-based digital history documenting the Craft Revival movement that occurred in western North Carolina from 1895 to1945. A main component of the project is a virtual collection of documents, photographs, craft objects, and artifacts that tells the story of the Craft Revival. This virtual collection consists of digital surrogates that reside together in a database, maintained by Western Carolina University's Hunter Library.
http://www.wcu.edu/craftrevival/index.htm
Leclerc Looms
Leclerc Looms produces several of the most commonly owned loom models in North America. The recently developed WeaveBird, a 24 shaft computerized loom, has gained high praise from weavers. A new weaving patttern is offered every other month, and two complete books of weaving basics are available free for download.
http://www.leclerclooms.com/
Paula Burch's All About Hand Dyeing
Prolific information about all aspects of hand dyeing including clearly written technical information, forums, FAQs, links to suppliers, instructions and a gallery.
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/aboutdyes.shtml
The Weavers' Friend
The website is a repository of loom manuals, general weaving questions, documentaries of loom restorations. Find a manual, contribute a manual, or sign up for The Weavers Friend Newsletter.
http://www.weaversfriend.com/
Macrame Lovers Blog
Macrame Lovers Blog is a resource for macramé lovers from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. We update our blog constantly with the most up to date information on the craft of macrame, including tutorials on how to macramé, members photos of projects, ideas, tips an inspiration for all macramé lovers.
http://www.macramelovers.com/blog
Chinese Knotting Home Page
Carol Leon-Yun Wang shares her interest in Chinese knotting. Free patterns and instructions.
http://www.chineseknotting.org/
Dana's Textile Travels
Dana's fascinating travelogue of India, Australia and Malaysia, where textile production is still an integral part of everyday life. Guest weaver Kathleen Forance Johnson chronicles her travels through Thailand and Laos. This site is always being added to, so check back often.
http://www.textiletravels.com