Links
My Links
Gatherings of like-minded people
The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria – open to all lovers of embroidery and textiles from beginner to expert. |
http://www.embroiderersguildvic.org/ |
TAFTA (The Australian Forum for Textile Arts) – provides publications, conferences and workshops for textile craftspeople. | http://www.tafta.org.au/ |
ATASDA (Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association) – brings together textile enthusiasts, professionals and educators to share knowledge and creativity. | http://www.atasda.org.au/ |
People who have helped me on my textile journey
Dale Rollerson – wonderful tutor and great person! Always helpful. (see also The Thread Studio) | http://downunderdale.blogspot.com/ |
Ken Smith– great tutor and great fun! | http://www.bennett-smith.com/ |
Carol Wilkes-a bundle of energy! Marvellous inspiration! | https://www.stitchonstitch.com/index.htm |
Colleen Weste– textile artist and teacher – wonderful silk Shibori (and other painting techniques) teacher. | http://www.silkandthreads.com/ |
Kath Wilkinson– mixed media artist and fun tutor. | http://kathwilkinson.com/ |
Ann-Michelle (Annie) Grose– fabulous teacher of pattern design and drafting. See her site for loads of classes and workshops. | http://www.designerstitch.com.au/ |
Other wonderful sites and Aladdin’s Caves
The Thread Studio– mail order business specialising in unusual and interesting embroidery threads and textile art supplies. Also on-line workshops. | http://www.thethreadstudio.com/ |
WOW (World of WearableArt)– incredible textile creations to wear! | http://www.worldofwearableart.com/ |
Punch with Judy– online shop for creative sewing. | http://www.punchwithjudy.com.au/ |