Textiles Magazines

TEXTILE FIBRE FORUM

Issue 2, No. 102, 2011

The Australian Forum for Textile Arts Ltd (TAFTA) promotes all the textile arts and showcases fabulous works, across all textile related media, in full colour through Textile Fibre Forum magazine. See contemporary creativity in textiles – subscribe now!

Annual Textile FORUMs are held at: Kinross School, Orange each April & Geelong FORUM late September each year at Geelong Grammar School, Corio, Victoria. See News & Events section of website for details; scroll state by state.

To see samples from the latest issue or to subscribe to this fantastic and informative magazine go to www.tafta.org.au

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New from Artwear Publications

FELT

Volume 11, Issue, 5

Felt issue 5 covers wet and dry felting techniques, machine embellishing, felt-related articles, a variety of projects and lots of visual inspiration. Features include how to perform the No Roll Technique by Nancy Ballesteros; an article on shibori and pre-felt by Michelle Moriarty; how to prevent pilling by Sue Berger, profiles on Grace Levis and on Ulla Melchiorsen, plus Felty Facts, Book Reviews, a gallery and more.

Projects include:

Felting around Wire: Fungi Bracelet by Anita Larkin
Cut it Out (cutback wall hanging) by Eve Tiidolepp
Converting a Wrap to a Vest by Denise Lithgow
Personalised Drink Bottle Covers (with an Aussie twist) by Marg Lynn
Felted (fulled) Hat by Leanne Prouse
The Accidental Bag (machine embellished) by Anne Van de Kley
Needled and appliqued Possum by Jenny Romano
Tweet Bird by Michelle Moriarty
Mushroom and Caterpillar (inspired by Alice in Wonderland) by Laura Lee Burch

Felt Magazine aims to inspire a new generation of fibre enthusiasts with 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. Why not open up a whole new world of fun, and give Felt a go?

YARN

Volume 11, Issue 22

Yarn issue 22 is the winter issue you will not want to miss. If you dread blocking jumpers (sweaters) you will love the written and photographed instructions for how to make your own jumper blocker. The traditional Shetland dressing frame has been a part of Shetland households for generations and in this issue Alexi shows how to make one. The best part is, it packs down to next to nothing and is fully adjustable for a range of sizes and sleeve types. Pure genius!

Patterns in this issue Include:

The Pirate Doll by Jenny King
1933 Vintage Hat by Patrizia Steadman
Aran Hoodie by Adaline Christie-Johnston
Stacked Stone Mitts by Michelle Moriarty (plus a competition)
Rhubarb & Cables Jacket by Wendy KnightFemme Fatale Lace Collar by Kathy McLaughlan
Lace Front Cowl by Sharon Slarke
Preeti Girls Jacket by Jane Fidler
How to Dye Self Striping Socks by Kate Sherratt
Ashford Easy Peasy Socks by the team at
AshfordTaradale Blanket by Emotive

Plus: Yarn Conversion Guide, Yarn Related Yumminess, Stitch Guide, Book Reviews, YARNMarket/Where to Buy Guide and more...

EMBELLISH

Volume 2, Issue 6

In this issue we take a look at the Nakshi Kantha design quilts of Bangla (as well as explaining the stitch techniques and motifs); Vanishing Fabrics with Dale Rollerson; garment repurposing; why Tea Cozy competitions are so popular; an interview with Jenny Dowde; a Postcard from Uzbekistan and much more.

Projects in this issue include:

Plant Dyes: Pansies and onions by Asa Wahlquist
3D Red Eyed Tree Frog by Penny Eamer
In pursuit of Complex Cloth: Low Relief Screen Printing by Marie-Therese Wisniowski
Shibori meets Orizomegami plus how to make 3 garments from scratch by Michelle Moriarty
Texture Magic Skirt by Samantha PopeBeaded Cardigan border by Yvette Stanton
DIY bleach pens by Susan Pietsch
Machine Embellishers part 4 by Samantha Pope
Reflections Wrap by Michelle Moriarty

Plus emerging and established artist profiles, Embellish Explanations, Book Reviews, articles and more...