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Public Libraries Roll Out Equipment Sharing Initiatives for Historic Textile Tools
Public libraries across multiple regions have started lending programs that make rare spinning wheels and looms available to emerging fiber artists, and these …
Wendy Schmidt · Oct 18, 2026
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Oct 4, 2026
Coastal Communities Document Vanishing Dye Plants Through Artist-Ethnobotanist Partnerships
Coastal regions along the Pacific and Atlantic shores have seen increased collaboration between fiber artists and …
Sep 20, 2026
Global Forums Examine Fast Fashion Pressures on Artisan Spinners
Industry events scheduled across multiple continents in September 2026 bring together fiber producers, supply chain …
Sep 6, 2026
Urban Agriculture on Rooftops Supports Knitters' Shift to Local Natural Dyes Amid Worldwide Disruptions
Knitters in major cities have increasingly turned to plants cultivated on rooftops for natural dyes, a development tied …
Sep 2, 2026
Montana Ranches Expand Sustainable Wool Sourcing
Across the vast landscapes of Montana, an increasing number of ranches are embracing sustainable methods for sourcing …
Sep 2, 2026
Montana Ranches Expand Sustainable Wool Sourcing
Sustainable wool sourcing continues to grow across Montana ranches, driven by increasing demand from fiber artists and …
Sep 2, 2026
Montana Ranches Expand Sustainable Wool Sourcing
The expansion of sustainable wool sourcing is gaining momentum across numerous ranches in Montana, providing …