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A textile is any type of material made from fibers or other extended linear materials such as thread or yarn (1). Classes of textiles include woven, crocheted, knitted, knotted (as in macrame) or tufted cloth, and non-woven fabrics such as felt. Materials made from fibers such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, and ceramic fiber which are infiltrated by a matrix of another material are considered fiber-reinforced composite materials.
The production of textiles is an ancient craft, whose speed and scale of production has been altered almost beyond recognition by mass-production and the introduction of modern manufacturing techniques. However, a Roman weaver would have no problem recognizing modern plain weave, twill or satin.
Many textiles have been in use for millennia, while others use artificial fibers and are recent inventions. The range of fibers has increased in the last 100 years. The first synthetics were made in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Benton and Johnson - Offers gold and silver embroidery threads as used on ceremonial uniforms and insignia. Profile, history and product range with catalogue and shopping cart.
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Bredons Sewing and Knitting Machine Centre - Retail and wholesale suppliers of new and used machines, plus software, accessories, haberdashery and fabrics. Online ordering. Taunton, Somerset.
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Buy Mail - Online purchase of Rowan and Jaeger yarns and books, publications from Collins and Brown Books, and needlepoint kits from Glorafilia.
Colinette Yarns - Manufacturers of hand dyed knitting yarns, from wool, silk, viscose, cotton and blends. Online purchase of yarns, kits, patterns, shade cards and millshop packs. Based in Wales and includes a list of stockists.
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Colourway - Retailer of the full Rowan and Jaegar yarn ranges. Also Rowan patchwork and Designers' Guild needlework.
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Creations Direct Online - Quilting fabrics, notions and books from a shop in the Lakeside Centre near London. Online shop.
Debbie Bliss - Children's knitwear designer offers knitting resources, kits, yarns, ready to wear clothes, and her books.
Dianne's Knitting Yarns - Also offers patterns and accessories. Describes its product range with priced catalogue and shopping cart.
Meta Description: [ Knitting Yarn and Discount Yarn Packs, Gifts and Accessories, Knitting Needles and Patterns, Crochet Hooks, Secure Shopping Cart, Special Offers on Quality Yarn, Tips and 'How To' Pages. ]
Direct Embroidery - Supply a range of home embroidery products including software, materials and machines.
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Elgin Sewing Centre - Sewing machines from leading manufacturers available from stock and through online ordering.
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Fabrick UK - Marketplace for woven and knitted fabrics and fabric samples. Detailed catalog, with specifications and prices. Product database, searchable by name, code or description.
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Fabrics 4 You - An online fabric shop.
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Fairfield Yarns - Information about company that specialises in surplus and redundant stocks of professional yarns. No online catalogue except special offers, but gives details of how orders can be placed.
Habihat - Offers sewing patterns from major manufacturers.
Meta Description: [ habithat.co.uk sells sewing patterns including national costumes, medieval costumes, fancy dress costumes with fast delivery ]
Haldanes Craft and Tools Ltd - Distributors of spinning wheels, looms and accessories manufactured by Ashford Handicrafts of New Zealand and Louet bv of Holland.
Heirs and Graces - Information about patchwork, quilting and embroidery techniques. Details about classes, costs and online ordering.
Meta Description: [ International online supplier of Quilting and Patchwork Accessories and Fabrics ]
House of Patchwork - A quilting specialist selling fabrics, patterns and quilting accessories.
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Jamieson and Smith - Specialist suppliers of Shetland wool and a variety of other yarns, fleeces and fabrics.
Meta Description: [ Shetland Wool and Shetland Lace from the Shetland Islands. Jamieson & Smith are mail Order speciaist suppliers of Shetland wool , lace , yarn , knitwear , raw fleece , knitting kits , patterns and hand knitting accessories ]
Jayne's Attic - Featuring exclusive Attic Design kits as well as brand name long stitch, hardanger and needlepoint.
Jigsawknits - Machine knitting patterns and books for online purchase, as well as some free design downloads.
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Loom Exchange - Weaving and spinning equipment bought and sold.
Mousetail Crafts - Offers cross stitch kits plus a small selection of greetings cards via mail order. Includes description of services and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Counted Cross Stitch Kits and Greetings Cards Mousetail Crafts ]
Needlework Magic - Offers counted cross stitch kits. Catalogue of products and ordering information.
Needleworld - Converts photos to cross stitch-patterns. Profile, services, photo gallery and testimonials.
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Past Impressions - Cross stitch kits, charts and materials.
Quilters Haven - Offers help and accessories for the quilter and patchworker. Shop, newsletter, teaching programme and online sales. Suffolk.
Ricksal Designs - Needleworking threads, photo-to-kit conversion and wild animal design kits.
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Sewing Machines Direct - Chester. Offers domestic sewing machines, overlockers and iron presses.
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Singer Sewing Centre - Offering range of Singer sewing machines. Online ordering.
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Spinning Jenny - Needlework specialists offer downloadable price lists (telephone orders preferred) and a selection of kits available. Full shop in Yorkshire.
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Stitches - Cross stitch, tapestry, needlepoint, software and materials from a variety of companies.
Sunflower Fabrics - Fabrics and quilting supplies online from a shop in Bedford. Includes a mosaic builder where you can play with your shopping basket fabric swatches online.
Texere Yarns - Wide range of yarns, ribbons, dyes and other craft accessories, includes mixed packs for creative crafts.
Textile Techniques - Specialists in batik and handmade textiles from all over the world. Holds a wide range of genuine Indonesian batik equipment and materials.
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The Contented Cat - Patchwork and quilting fabric shop in Hertfordshire offering books, notions, batik butterflies and blocks.
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The Crafty Quilter - Patchwork and quilting supplies business based in the Fens in Cambridgeshire. Run by a quilter and specialising in hand dyed fabrics. With online shop, events, projects and links.
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The Happy Cross Stitcher - Supplying a comprehensive collection of cross stitch, embroidery and tapestry charts, patterns, kits and accessories for all levels of expertise. Online catalogue and ordering. West Yorkshire.
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Uknit - Wool on the Web - Supplies yarn, knitting books and patterns. Also haberdashery and accessories.
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Up Country - Outlet for Rowan, Jaeger and Debbie Bliss handknitting products.
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Uppingham Yarns - Offers yarns and wools to machine or hand knitters, or weavers.
Wimbledon Sewing Machines - Import, export, repair and sell accessories. Also offers, domestic machines and craft supplies. Includes a shopping cart.
Wools World Wide - Offers knitting yarns, leaflets, tapestry wools and canvases, and crochet threads, hooks, and leaflets.
Work Basket - Supplies cross stitch kits and accessories, beads and charm kits, fabric, cotton and silk. General information, contact details and shopping cart.
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