PROMOTING AWARENESS OF FIBER artists & resources
Links to exhibition opportunities, art organizations and guilds, art vendors, art schools, museums and art galleries.
DAFA Member Directory
List of Services
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Connie Akers
Connie Akers
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Reid Barnhart
Reid Barnhart
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Deborah Boschert
Deborah Boschert
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Julia Carpenter
Julia Carpenter
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Traci Hutton
Traci Hutton
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Brenda McKinney
Brenda McKinney
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Christine Miller
Christine Miller
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Lucia Miron
Lucia Miron
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Lu Peters
Lu Peters
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Jules Rushing
Jules Rushing
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Carolyn Skei
Carolyn Skei
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Debbie Snider
Debbie Snider
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April Soncrant
April Soncrant
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Denise Spillane
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VET
VET
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Karen Zupanic
Karen Zupanic
We support UKRAINE and the UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY of North Texas!
Please visit our partner, Dallas' very own Ukie Style, which is located in the same shopping center as Jerry's Artarama and Creative Stitches and Gifts.
Ukie Style
Preston Valley Shopping Center
12817 Preston Road #124
Dallas TX 75230
1-888-693-6569
Art Guilds, Schools, and Organizations
(Local and Regional)
List of Services
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Allen Quilters' GuildList Item 1
The Allen Quilters’ Guild promotes the knowledge of all aspects of quilting including the heritage, education, art and friendship of quilting. AQG meets the 3rd Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Allen Arts Alliance.
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Austin Fiber Artists
Whether you knit or knot, quilt or quill, make dolls or make paper, the Austin Fiber Artists welcome you to learn more about their artist-run nonprofit organization.
If you are not yet a member but would like to visit, please send an email to president@austinfiberartists.org
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Austin School of Fiber Arts
This school provides a nourishing learning environment for the Austin community and the opportunity to study the fiber arts.
The organization also honors fiber traditions, promotes excellence and innovation, and inspires widespread participation in fiber art.
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Craft Guild of Dallas
The Craft Guild of Dallas has provided arts and craft instruction since 1948. They offer year-around classes and workshops for adult students, from the beginner to the advanced, in the disciplines of bookbinding, drawing, painting, glass, metalsmithing, clay, and other traditional arts.
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Creative Arts Center
The CAA has been providing visual arts classes to students of all skill levels and experience for nearly 50 years. They offer classes and workshops in ceramics, clay sculpture, drawing, blown and fused glass, jewelry, metal sculpture, mixed media, mosaic, painting, photography, printmaking, stone sculpture, and now creative writing.
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Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild
The Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild is an incorporated, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage an interest in the fiber arts, and educate individuals and the broad community in activities and techniques, specifically those related to hand weaving and hand spinning.
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Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild
The Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild (DNTG) is a lively group of artists who are passionate about needlework. They meet on Thursdays to sew anything with needle and thread. Members specialize in embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, beading, blackwork, hardanger, knitting, and more!
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Fiber Artists of San Antonio
FASA's mission is to maintain and advance fiber as an art form through the education of its members and the general public.
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North Texas Polymer Clay Guild
This group of polymer clay artists and enthusiasts meets once per month from September to May. They share information and keep up on what is going on with polymer clay in Texas and around the nation. NTPCG encourages anyone with a passion for polymer clay to come and visit their guild!
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Oil and Cotton Creative Exchange
OCCE invites its students to engage in the expressive languages of both music and visual art. Their hands-on classes are taught by professionals with knowledge of traditional and contemporary practice. They provide creative space for education, exhibition, performance and exchange between the public and the art community.
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Plano Art Association
The Plano Art Association is dedicated to encouraging the visual arts development of the membership, and inspiring awareness of the visual arts by sharing the joy, passion and beauty within and beyond the Plano community.
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Quilters Guild of Dallas
The purpose of this Guild is to preserve the heritage of quilting, to be a source of information and inspiration, to perpetuate a high quality of excellence in quilting and related arts, and to be a gathering for people with a common interest.
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Quilters Guild of Plano
The Quilters Guild of Plano unites those who share a love of quilts and quilting. Together the guild members learn from national and local quilt teachers and speakers, and share their work with each other and the community. All levels of quilters are encouraged to join, including beginners.
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Visual Arts Society of Texas
The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), organized in 1975, is based in Denton, Texas, and functions as a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to supporting artists and art lovers.
Art Guilds, Schools, and Organizations
(National/Worldwide)
List of Services
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American Quilter's SocietyList Item 3
The American Quilter’s Society is a body of quilters with a heritage that spans more than three decades, encompassing all ages, design styles, and methods. Our members are as diverse as the quilts they create—and at AQS, you’ll find premier quality quilting products, inspiration, and information.
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American Sewing GuildList Item 4
ASG is an organization of sewing enthusiasts who connect with each other at local, national and web-based levels for activities, communication and networking. Participants enjoy sewing programs presented by one of the members, or by an outside educator/speaker. Activities are organized by the group leader, or co-leaders.
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center
For 50 years, Anderson Ranch provides opportunities for those interested in pursuing the visual arts. We offer workshops in the summer and winter as well as through the Artists-in-Residence Program in spring and fall.
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Arrowmont
Arrowmont is an internationally recognized visual art education center, providing creative experiences year-round with weekend, one- and two-week workshops from March through November.
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Center for Craft
Founded in 1996, the Center for Craft's mission is to resource, catalyze, and amplify how and why craft matters. They increase access to craft by empowering and resourcing artists, organizations, and communities through grants, fellowships, and programs that bring people together.
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Embroiderers Guild of America
The Embroiderers Guild of America is deeply dedicated to the study, preservation, and promotion of needle arts. Its members range from beginners to experts working within local chapters or at-large networks to take their skills to the next level.
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International Quilt Association
Founded in 1979, IQA is dedicated to the preservation of the art of quilting, the attainment of public recognition for quilting as an art form, and the advancement of the state of the art throughout the world.
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John C. Campbell Folk School
For more than 90 years, the Folk School has encouraged all students and guests to become a part of the community through all-school activities such as concerts, dances, presentations and meals. People with varying interests are given a chance to come together through song, art, nature, gardening, cooking, storytelling and writing.
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Maiwa School of Textiles
Maiwa School of Textiles, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, offers an international roster of instructors. Learn from some of the most skilled hands working in textiles today.
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National Basketry Organization
The National Basketry Organization is an inclusive community of makers and enthusiasts whose purpose is to promote awareness, inspire creativity, and foster appreciation for the heritage and artistry of basketry. Founded in 1999, NBO has nearly 700 members who reflect the diversity of basketmaking in America and beyond its borders.
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Penland School of Craft
Penland is an international center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Penland offers workshops in books, paper, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, letterpress, textiles, and wood. The school also offers artists’ residencies, local programs, and a gallery and information center.
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The Quilt AllianceList Item 2
Quilt Alliance is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1993 with a mission to document, preserve, and share our American quilt heritage by collecting the rich stories that historic and contemporary quilts, and their makers, tell about our nation’s diverse peoples and their communities.
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Quilts Inc.
Quilts, Inc. is the parent company of the International Quilt Festival, the largest annual quilt show in the U.S. It takes place each fall in Houston, Texas and regularly attracts 55,000 people from over 35 countries. There is also a smaller spring edition held in Chicago.
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Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank
The RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project of the RSN that catalogues more than 200 officially documented stitches from many diverse traditions.
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SAQA: Studio Art Quilt Associates
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a non-profit group whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation, and publications. SAQA defines an art quilt as "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."
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Surface Design Organization
Surface Design Association’s mission since 1977 is to promote awareness and appreciation of textile-inspired art and design through member-supported benefits including publications, exhibitions, and conferences.
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TAFA: The Textile & Fiber Art List
TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List is a membership organization of fiber artists and textile businesses on the web. TAFA showcases member portfolios through its website, provides access to larger markets, offers business resources and fosters community.
Area Museums and Art Galleries
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Bath House Cultural Center
521 E. Lawther Drive
Dallas, Texas 75218
Sun-M: Closed | T-Sat: 12-6
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Craighead-Green GalleryList Item 1
1011 Dragon Street
Dallas, TX 75207
214.855.0779
M: 12-5 | T-F: 10-5
Sat: 11-5 | Sun: Closed
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Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
214.979.6440
T-Sun: 11-5
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Dallas Museum of ArtList Item 2
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.922.1200
M: Closed | T-W: 11-5
TH: 11-9 | F-S: 11-5
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Dallas ContemporaryList Item 3
161 Glass Street
Dallas Texas 75207
214.821.2522
M: Closed | T-Sat: 11-6 | Sun: 12-5
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Heard-Craig Center for the ArtsList Item 4
205 W. Hunt Street
McKinney, TX 75069
972.569.6909
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Kimball Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.332.8451
M: Closed | T-TH: 10-5 | F: 12-8 | Sat: 10-5 | Sun: 12-5
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MADI Museum of Geometric and MADI Art
3109 Carlisle Street
Dallas, TX 75204-1194
214.855.7802
M: Closed | T-Sat: 11-5 | Sun: 1-5
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Meadows Museum
5900 Bishop Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75205
214.768.2516
M: Closed | T-W: 10-5 | TH: 10-9 | F-S: 10-5 | Sun: 1-5
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Ro2 Art
1501 S. Ervay St.
Dallas, Texas 75215
214.803.9575
T-Sat: 12-5
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Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden
6616 Spring Valley Road
Dallas, Texas 75254-8635
972.239.2441
M-Sat: 10-5 (call on holidays)
Art Vendors
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Creative Stitches and GiftsList Item 2
Fine threads, ribbons, and other materials for stitching, embroidery, cross stitch and other kinds of needlework. Open sessions for stitching and embroidery throughout the week.
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Dharma Trading CompanyList Item 3
Since 1969, textile craft supplies, fabrics & clothing blanks to artists, craftspersons, & industry with fast, friendly service at fair prices.
They have everything you want for anything you want to do.
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DMH Fiber & Yarn Store
This shop is in the same shopping center as The Best Little Retreat in Texas. Full of fun materials and the owner is a fiber artist!
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Fleece
Fleece specializes in knitting, crochet and felting; offering yarn, notions and classes. It's located at Medallion Center at Northwest Highway and Abrams Road. Open Monday-Saturday 10-5.
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Goshen Meadows Alpacas
Founded in 2021, Goshen Meadows Alpaca Farm is based in Sanger, Texas. It specializes in breeding and caring for alpacas that produce high-quality fiber for your work.
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Jerry's Artarama
This discount art supplies and materials company has just opened a long-awaited North Texas location at Preston Valley Shopping Center, 12817 Preston Road, Suite 128, in Dallas. Phone is (972) 803-5664.
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KatyQuilting Services
Owned by Kim and Tim Nash, KatyQuilting offers a full line of quilting services--from little baby quilts to comfy throws for watching television; from table runners and wall hangings to queen and king size bed spreads.
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Maiwa
Canadian company. Beautiful materials and supplies.
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Makers Connect
Now located at 9047 Garland Road in Dallas, Makers Connect offers a marketplace for the crafts and arts of local Dallas residents, and spreads knowledge through courses and workshops. Closed Sunday and Monday. Phone is (972) 803-5325.
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Mohair and More
We are a family owned business, providing quality spinning and felting fibers and yarn from around the world and our angora goats. We also carry a large selection of spinning, weaving and knitting supplies and equipment.
Mohair and More is located in New Waverly, Texas, just 50 miles north of downtown Houston Texas, where we raise registered white angora goats, which provide us with beautiful mohair fiber and a lot of entertainment.
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Outback Fibers
Outback Fibers supplies wool and silk fiber for traditional and nuno felting. Their Merino wool roving, needled prefelts, and silk fiber is used by fiber artists.
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Pegasus Creative Reuse
Pegasus Creative Reuse is Dallas' favorite art supply thrift store. They're located at 1300 S. Polk Street, Suite 274, in Dallas, Texas, (@Tyler Station in Oak Cliff).
Hours of Inspiration (check with store for latest hours):
Monday : Closed
Thurs - Fri: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat - Sun 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
You can reach them at (214) 225-0117 or @pegasusreuse on Instagram.
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Quilt Inn of Granbury
An affordable getaway for small groups of artists, this inn accommodates up to 12 people in a three-bedroom dorm style.
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SwanHaven Fabrics & Plants
SwanHaven is pleased to offer modern fabrics in addition to unique and hard to find houseplants.
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Thai SilksList Item 4
Since 1964 Thai Silks has imported silks from Thailand, China, Korea, and India. They offer a huge array of silks, including Silk Habotai, Crepe De Chine, Chiffon, Charmeuse, Silk Noil, Velvet, Brocade, Organza, Taffeta, Doupioni, Shantung, Silk Knit, Hand-hemmed Silk Scarves, Silk Lingerie and more!
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Ukie Style: Ukrainian Clothing, Embroidery and More
Ukrainian and Ukrainian-style clothing, cultural gifts, accessories, embroidery, monograming, and customizations.
Located in Preston Valley, the same shopping center as Jerry’s Artarama and Creative Stitches and Gifts! 12817 Preston Road, #124, Dallas TX 75230. Phone 1-888-693-6569.