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Kente Paper Weaving
A lesson plan that introduces young pupils to African textiles. This is a simple paper weaving lesson based on African Kente cloth. Includes lesson adaptations.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Yvonne Porcella
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Yvonne Porcella is described here along with information on her contributions to art through fiber arts and textile design.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Claire Zeisler
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Claire Zeisler is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with fiber arts and the weaving process.
Other
Card Weaving
This site shows how to weave a strap from the making of the cards to how to use them for weaving.
Other
Free Quilt Patterns: Homepage
This site alphabetically listed links to hundreds of sites with free quilt designs from Free Quilt Patterns.
Other
Castle Tapestry: Unicorn & Lady, Unicorn Tapestries
A site that is offering copies of 16th century tapestries for sale. The desciptive portion of the site has a unique history of the tapestries as well as great images.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Consuelo Jiminez Underwood
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her weaving and work with fiber arts.
Curated OER
How to Cast on and Off Yarn on a Knitting Needle
Directions on how to cast on and off with pictures to use as a reference. Great for the knitting beginner.
Curated OER
How to Knit the Purl Stitch
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.
Curated OER
How to Knit the Purl Stitch
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.
Curated OER
How to Read a Knitting Pattern
Once you know the basics to knitting here is a guide to helping you understand patterns.