by Web Weaver | Mar 4, 2018 | Dyeing, Sunday Surfing
Din recommends this article on Cochineal: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180202-the-insect-that-painted-europe-red?ocid=ww.social.link.email “King Charles V of Spain saw in cochineal an opportunity to prop up the crown’s coffers “
by Web Weaver | Jan 7, 2018 | Sunday Surfing
Small Group Tours “Adventures for people who want to join a group with a desire to leap over the barrier that usually separates tourists from locals. Food and family are the way into this inner sanctum. If you’re also interested in fibres and textiles, you’ll...
by Web Weaver | Dec 24, 2017 | Sunday Surfing
Suggested by Blaine. Weaving around the world – brief glimpses into various cultures. Click here for the video.
by Web Weaver | Oct 4, 2017 | Sunday Surfing
This feature is part of ‘Details,’ a new series that captures the creation of some of the world’s most intricately made objects. There may be ads shown at this link as well.... by Diane Ferguson | Jul 17, 2016 | Sunday Surfing
Worstead gives its name to a type of cloth, worsted, woven in the village in the middle ages. Read more about the English town of Worstead and Norfolk, England based group Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers by clicking on this link. Photo taken in Levanham....
by Web Weaver | Jan 31, 2016 | Archive, Blog, Sunday Surfing, Weavehouston Updates
From DeeDee: A great way to spend a rainy day. Research, browse, daydream… From the site: The American Textile Museum in Lowell, MA has the Chace Catalogue provides access to information about the American Textile History Museum’s artifact collections and the...
