Spinning | |
| www.yarnmaker.co.uk | YarnMaker was a British magazine for handspinners, edited and published by Dorothy Lumb. The first edition was published in August 2010 and the final edition in December 2016. This link will take you to a list of contents. The guild library holds a full set of the magazine. |
Weaving | |
| www.complex-weavers.org | A membership organisation, Complex Weavers is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of handweaving, to encourage weavers to develop their own creative styles, to inspire through research, documentation, and the sharing of innovative ideas – both directly and through our study groups, Seminars, Journal and biennial exhibition, Complexity. |
| www.spranglady.com | Carol James, a North American weaver specialising in finger weaving and sprang. Website includes her events, books and articles. |
| www.sewilliams.me.uk | Member Sarah Williams’ website, a gallery of her work and link to her Etsy shop. |
| www.weavecast.com | A weavers’ podcast, with written and audio content. |
| www.weavezine.com | This is where you can find the archived articles from WeaveZine, the one-time online magazine for weavers. WeaveZine is no longer in production, but as weaving is timeless, so is the content within this archive. Last article posted 2010. |
Suppliers | |
| www.adelaidewalker.co.uk | Suppliers of fibre and equipment for spinning, dyeing and felting. |
| www.frankherringandsons.com | An art & crafts shop in Dorchester, stocks spinning and weaving equipment. Mail order available |
| www.fireandfibre.co.uk | A supplier of small weaving equipment, lucets & drop spindles. |
| www.handweavers.co.uk | Well established weaving studio and shop in Finsbury Park. Site includes equipment for weaving & spinning , yarn sales and weaving courses. |
| www.michael-williams-wood.co.uk | Website of Michael Williams, guild member and fine wood worker. He makes & sells equipment for spinning, weaving, braiding and other crafts. Also lists textile events he will be attending. |
| www.threshingbarn.com | The Threshing Barn produces a wide range of textile craft kits, hand dyed wool, knitting yarn, silks and other fibres, for spinners, weavers, felters, knitters and embroiderers. I assemble a superb range of spinning wheels, looms and craft tools. Browse our stock on this site and phone to order. |
| www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk | A large local supplier offering a range of equipment, fibre & yarns. Courses and regular textile group meetings. |
| www.theloomexchange.co.uk | Online noticeboard for buying or selling equipment and books . |
Organisations | |
| Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers | The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers. A national umbrella organisation for our crafts. Holds biennial summer schools and guild gatherings. Runs a Certificate of Achievement in each craft. |
| Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers | The Journal for the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Includes a couple of articles from recent issues. Subscription information, suppliers adverts & diary listings. NB It is cheaper to subscribe via your local guild. |
| Heritage Crafts | Another national organisation especially promoting endangered crafts. |
Courses | |
| www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk/ | A hand weaver and designer who runs regular courses. |
| www.plantdyedwool.co.uk | Runs 3 day workshops in Herefordshire in dyeing |
| www.snail-trail.co.uk | Run short courses in weaving spinning & dyeing in Pembrokeshire, in their own B&B. |
