An inquiry on how to clean and care for a tapestry rug turned up these two useful sources of information recommended by Gerry and Diane:
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Conservation and Restoration of Textiles In Wikipedia.
Some Comments On The Care Of Navajo Textiles from the Arizona State Museum.
Speaking of tapestries, Gerry points out this website featuring Nancy Crampton Designs
DeeDee recommends Hand/Eye. It used to be a print magazine always full of luscious articles about textiles from around the world. It is still full of lovely stuff. Just want to share with others. Caution! It will absorb time from your day and possibly your night!
Diane points out Mycopigments – dyeing with mushrooms and lichens…
Plan ahead for Braids 2016, Tacoma, USA. The Braid Society is planning the Third International Braiding and Narrow Weaves Conference to be held from July 31 to August 6, 2016 at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. The co-chairs for this conference are Robyn Spady and Giovanna Imperia.
Meanwhile, check out the first Texas Kumihimo Retreat right here in Houston.
Thanks to everyone who recommended interesting reads for us! If you find a resource you think will interest our members, send it to the webweaver for inclusion in our “Second Sunday Surfing”!