Internet Links

Here are a few resource links to organizations and suppliers. Most of these web sites contain further links to other resources. We will list vendor sites for products we supply, to provide accurate and current pricing information; plus materials sources that offer especially good prices. Let us know if you have recommendations. Note: clicking these links takes to you other web sites. Please use your browser's "Back" button to return here.
Guilds and Organizations
Handweavers Guild of AmericaNational fiber arts guild
Weavers Guild of SpringfieldCentral MA - Springfield area
Pioneer Valley WeaversCentral MA - Northampton area
Weavers' Guild of BostonEastern MA. and "Metro West"
Handweavers' Guild of ConnecticutCT statewide
American Tapestry Alliancetapestry weavers
Complex Weaversfor weavers with multishaft (usually computerized) looms
Weave a Real Peacesupporters of fiber artists in developing countries
Adopt-a-Native-Eldersupport Navajo elders with food, simple medicines, clothing, fabric, and yarn
Reference Materials online
Mary Walker's Weaving in Beauty websitealso found under Vendors, Mary's web site is the central information source for all things realted to Navajo weaving. Teachers, materials, tools, news items, Navajo craftspeople - all are here.
Handweaving.NetDrafts online
Inkleweaving.cominkle weaving directions and designs
Ruth Stowe's Weaving WorldMany more links and references
Ralph Griswold's Archivesenormous archive of textile-related material, hosted by University of Arizona. If this link breaks, go to Handweaving.Net, which is hosting the data when it is moved.
Vendor Sites
Mary Walker's Weaving in Beauty websitethe best resource online for all things Navajo; includes links to Navajo craftspeople and to traders.
R. B. Burnham Trading Postsource of Wilde and Wooly Navajo rug yarn and other treasures; great information source about rug styles.
Great Northern Weavingexcellent source for rugweaving supplies
Harrisville DesignsLooms, accessories, yarn, and classes.
Shel B. Yarns - ILoveYarn.coma highly recommended mill-end seller. GREAT PRICES
Interweave Press - HandwovenMany online projects and references
Leclerc Loomslooms and accessories
The Mannings Handweaving School and Supply Center excellent and affordable accessories, yarns, classes