Journals, Publications & Articles

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Digital Publications

• Australian Rugmakers Guild – The Australian Rugmakers Guild is a national organisation of creative people who come together in friendship to share ideas; and to explore different techniques of the art of rugmaking using a variety of fibres.   The digital newsletter is open to the public with the aim of promoting the craft of rugmaking throughout Australia and the South Pacific and to document the revival of traditional rughooking in Australia.
• Norwegian Textile Letter – The digital-only NTL is scheduled for publication each February, May, August, and November of each year.

Journals and Publications

• Complex Weavers Journal – In an effort to facilitate our organizational byline, “Encouraging curiosity, exploration, innovation in weaving,” Complex Weavers welcomes articles from both individual members and those belonging to study groups. Unlike other publications, we do not publish articles from individuals outside of our organization. Please consider sharing your experience and knowledge with fellow members through the Journal!
• Crafts Magazine – Launched over 40 years ago and published six times a year by the Crafts Council, Crafts presents a beautifully designed mix of news, reviews, profile pieces and opinions from the best writers in the business.
• Embroidery Magazine – Our mission is to bring you the best of embroidery and textiles, talking to makers and stitchers who share their passion for embellishing the surface with us – giving our readers a unique insight into all facets of this sumptuous craft. In our bookshop, you’ll find the latest books on fashion, embroidery and textiles.
• Felt Magazine – Felt Magazine aims to inspire a new generation of fibre enthusiasts. Each issue has comprehensive projects, articles and an inspirational gallery. It includes a mix of easy, intermediate and technical projects to suit a wide range of skill levels.
• Fiber Art Now – A quarterly print & digital magazine for contemporary fiber arts & textiles.
• Handwoven – A magazine for weaving.
• I Like Crochet – A bi-monthly digital magazine published by Prime Publishing LLC, the creators of AllFreeCrochet.com. From crochet stitches to patterns, you will find the newest, best, completely exclusive crochet patterns and video tutorials from the masters of crochet.
• I Like Knitting – A bi-monthly digital magazine published by Prime Publishing LLC, the creators of AllFreeKnitting.com. From knitting stitches to patterns, you will find completely exclusive knitting patterns and video tutorials from the masters of knitting.
• Rug Hooking Magazine – Rug Hooking Magazine, the premier magazine on the art and craft of rug hooking. Techniques, history, patterns, projects, and beautiful rugs in each issue.
• Selvedge Magazine – Selvedge is exploring and understanding the history, future, politics and aesthetics of textiles with its own distinct voice.
• Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot – The Handweavers Guild of America quarterly journal features a broad spectrum of articles about the fiber arts, including design, history, shows, education, products, books, national and international textile news, as well as updates about HGA programs and people, and information received from local and regional guilds.
• Surface Design Journal – A quarterly print publication that comes with membership in the Surface Design Association.
• Threads Magazine – A magazine for people who love to sew.
• Through Our Hands – British online magazine, portfolio & exhibitions of contemporary stitched textiles, print, painting and mixed media.
• Uncoverings -The American Quilt Study Group’s annual journal of research papers in the field of quilting.

Articles

• A New History of Fiber Artists Who Tried to Turn Craft Into Art – THEARTERY – from Boston’s NPR Station 90.9 WBUR
• Sortings, Cutaways and Bindings:  Quilt-Making as Arts-Based Practice for Social Justice Teaching. by Diane Kuthy and Kay Broadwater.  A studio assignment combines experiences in museum, community, and school settings to help preservice students map the intersections of race, class, and gender—and to create a quilt that tells an important personal story.  © 2014. Used with permission of the National Art Education Association.

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