Fibres textiles

Fibers are classified by their chemical origin, falling into two groups or families: natural fibers and manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers are also referred to as man made or synthetic fibers....

Fibre Arts Australia | Enrol now for a workshop with Julia Wright!

Join us in the studio for our Creative Weaving Sessions where beginners can try hand-weaving for the first time or more experienced weavers can test out new yarns and warp set ups without having to go through the time and expense of dressing the loom! Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced What will I learn? These new weaving sessions are a rare opportunity for anyone to discover or develop their weaving style. With 4 table looms dressed and ready for weaving, anyone with the interest to explore…

Today I’ve shared a simple method you can use to create your own unique hand painted fabrics to use in your slow stitch projects.

The objective of this map was to be a learning tool to help students classify and group different textile fibers. I developed and re-designed the previous chart to enhance visual aesthetics. This classification map was published on the web by North Caroli…

Many textile artists actively celebrate the history of damaged and abandoned materials by re-using them inventively, creating beauty from discarded debris and

Rachael Singleton will tell you she spends time thinking about her textile art almost as much as she does creating. As a self-described ‘sense maker’, Rachael

Fabric Construction | Fibre, Yarn & Fabric

Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. I don’t throw them out and incorporate them in my art work. Here are a few tips on how to reuse them.