Organisations, quilt groups and teaching institutions
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The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles - The UK's leading organisation for patchwork and quilting
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The Quilters' Guild Region 1 - London area of the Quilters' Guild
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London Quilters - A large and busy quilt group for the London area
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Contemporary Quilt London - A group of artists passionate about textiles
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Marsh Quilters - Friendly quilt group based in Leytonstone, East London
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World Shibori Network - World organisation for the art of Shibori
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Society of Designer Craftsmen - Organisation promoting creativity and innovation in design and materials
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West Dean College - A leading UK institution for creative and conservation arts
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Missenden School of Creative Arts - A leading UK institution for creative arts and textiles
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Quilters and textile artists
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Pauline Burbidge - Contemporary textile artist and quilter
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Magie Relph - Contemporary quilter and owner of The African Fabric Shop
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Liz Hewitt - Experimental embroiderer and innovative textile artist
Dionne Swift - Worldclass textile artist and tutor
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Dorothy Caldwell - Award-winning textile artist
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Diana Harrison - Textile artist, researcher and lecturer
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Beverly Ayling-Smith - Innovative textile artist
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Sabi Westoby - Mixed media artist and quilter
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Shops and suppliers
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The African Fabric Shop - Fair trade fabrics, beads and baskets from all over Africa
Art Van Go - Comprehensive source of supply for artists and craftspeople
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Cowslip Workshops - Patchwork fabrics, supplies and workshops in Cornwall - plus a great café
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Quiltessential - Top quality fabrics for quilters, online only
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Events and shows
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Festival of Quilts - Europe's biggest and most prestigious quilt show
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Upper Street Events - Organiser of textile events, including Festival of Quilts
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West Country Quilt Show - Friendly, accessible and growing quilt show in Bristol
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Travel
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Arena Travel - Specialist craft and textile travel company
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Other links
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Kenneth Hudson Interiors - Decor and conte
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