We have put together this list of links for your information.
Tracy A Franklin
Tracy A Franklin is a freelance specialist traditional embroiderer, working and living in County Durham from where she teaches the RSN Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery. She is the author of 'New Ideas in Goldwork' and Contemporary Whitework' published by Anova Books and works as a freelance tutor throughout the UK as well as on commissions for private customers, magazines and publications.
Embroiderers' Guild
Founded in 1906, the Embroiderers' Guild was created to represent the interests of contemporary creative embroiderers. This self-funding educational charity and registered museum hosts a textile collection of more than 11,000 items, promotes embroidery and provides access to its resources and skills for the benefit of the community, through its 236 Branches with membership open to all.
Selvedge magazine
A bi-monthly publication covering textiles in fine art, fashion, interiors, travel and shopping.
The Clothworkers' Foundation
Founded in 1977, The Clothworkers' Foundation is the independent charitable arm of The Clothworkers' Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. The Foundation has wide-ranging aims, seeking to improve the quality of life, particularly for people and communities that face disadvantage. It also supports educational and heritage projects, with a particular interest in those focusing on textiles. The Foundation has been proud to support the RSN's work for over 40 years.
Country Bumpkin Publications
Country Bumpkin is an independent craft publisher, based in Adelaide, Australia. Their list is largely craft orientated and is put together with a very high standard of production. Country Bumpkin books are both beautiful to look at and make perfect gifts for novices as well as specialists. Country Bumpkin focus on Embroidery and smocking titles as well as quilting and sewing. They also produce two magazines, Classic Inspirations and Australian Smocking and Embroidery which are quarterly.
Hampton Court Palace
The RSN is based within Hampton Court Palace, so why not combine your tour of the RSN with a visit to the Palace. Set in 60 acres of beautiful gardens, Hampton Court Palace is one of the world's finest royal palaces. Take a fascinating journey through 500 years of royal history and discover what it was really like to live and work at the palace. Hear tales of the royal court told by expert guides in historical costume. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore the immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
Fine Cell Work
Fine Cell Work is a registered charity that teaches needlework to prison inmates and sells their products. The money the the prisoners receive provide hope, skills and independence. The inmates are all taught by volunteers, many from the RSN and the world of professional design.
Creative Exhibitions
Creative Exhibitions Ltd organise the Knitting & Stitching Shows, The Festival of Quilts and Stitch & Craft Shows so if you are passionate about stitching, knitting, quilting, crafts or any other form of textiles, then this is the website for you.
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
Grants for craft training - The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) makes awards ranging up to £15,000 to craftsmen and women of all ages to help them further their careers. Since 1991 the Trust has awarded £1.35 million to 208 craftspeople aged between 17 and 50 plus for study, training and work experience.
The Textile Directory
HotHive Textiles provides access to the world of creative textiles and is a comprehensive resource site designed to deliver information about textile related art, craft, fashion and interior decoration applications. Here you can contact suppliers, check events, sign up to study or improve your skills or meet with other artists in our community area.
The House Directory
This online directory is the leading website for interior and garden design and decoration. Its the essential tool for trade and public alike and this is your first port of call for sourcing products and services.
Talking Threads
Talking Threads is a new, magazine style programme, targeted specifically at the ever-increasing market for textile art that aims to inspire people to be creative with fabric. It is produced by Colouricious, a TV and video production company, in collaboration with The Country Channel.
The Art Fund
The Art Fund is an independent charity committed to saving art for everyone to enjoy. Since it began in 1903, The Art Fund has helped to save over 860,000 works of art. Today, some 80,000 members fund its work and in return, they receive free or reduced-price admission to many museums and galleries in the UK.
Silvermine Antiques
Antique dealer in American and English needlework from the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. Based in Connecticut, USA.
