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As this page develops - I'm hoping to compile a list of links on the web that are related to patchwork and quilting. I'll try to keep this page up to date, so if you have any links that you find useful or interesting, please let me know.
Email: Janice Gunner
Quilters and Textile Artists
C. June Barnes
June Barnes is a quiltmaker and teacher based in East Sussex. Her website features some excellent images of her work, as well as information about her workshops, quilting links and useful quilt making tips.
Pauline Burbidge
Pauline is a contemporary textile artist who lives and works in the Scottish Borders. Visit her website for some stunning images of her creative work.
Magie Relph
Magie has a particular interest in working with African themes and textiles. She also sells African fabrics through her online African Fabric Shop.
Ricky Tims
Ricky Tims is an American quilter and musician who sometimes tours the UK.
Laura Wasilowski - Art Fabrik
Laura is an American contemporary quilt maker, teacher and creator of hand dyed fabrics and threads.
Barbara Weeks
Barbara has been teaching textile studies for many years. She was my City and Guilds tutor for five years and is currently working on a series of quilts using her mosaic method..
Shops and Suppliers
African Fabric Shop
Sells a variety of African fabrics online and at shows.
Art Van Go
Comprehensive source of supply for artists and craftspeople.
Bramble Patch
A patchwork and quilting shop in Weedon, Northants.
Contented Cat
Patchwork and quilting supplies - mail order and at shows.
Quilt Direct
Online shop based in Tavistock, Devon
Quiltessential
Ann Mayner stocks quality patchwork and quilting fabrics, including limited edition Japanese fabrics,
black and white prints, and batiks. Located in historic Arkwright's Mill in Cromford, Derbyshire.
Words and Pixels Web Design
Bob Irwin designs quality, affordable websites for small businesses. You probably know him better as "The Saturday Boy" at The African Fabric Shop.
Resources
The Textile Directory
A comprehensive, searchable online resource.
Events
Creative Exhibitions
Organisers of the Festival of Quilts and Knitting and Stitching Shows.
Organisations
The Quilters' Guild of The British Isles
The Guild is the leading organisation devoted to promoting the arts and crafts of patchwork, quilting and appliqué in the UK.
The Quilt Museum and Gallery - York
The Quilt Museum and Gallery is Britain's first museum dedicated to quiltmaking and textile arts.
It is also home to The Quilters' Guild of The British Isles.
Quilters' Guild - Region 1
Quilts, groups and events in the London region.
Marsh Quilters
Quilt group in Leytonstone, London.
Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild
Northern Ireland Embroidery Guild
Michelle Griffiths
World Shibori Network representative in the UK.
Travel
Japan Journeys
Specialist tour organisers - quilting/textile tours of Japan and China.
Other Links
Kenneth Hudson Interiors
Decorating and contemporary art.