Resources

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Galleries and Artists' Coop:
The Joyful Jewel  - an eclectic mix of handcrafts and art from local artisans in Pittsboro, NC

Artists worth seeing:

Chuck Minchew WoodWorks - My favorite woodworker :), furniture and accessories

Regina Benson  - Textile, surface design
Teddy Devereaux - Beautiful fused glass inspired by science
Linda Anderson - Oils, Watercolors and Concrete Sculpture
Carol Kroll - Mixed Media sculpture 
Darren Powers - Ceramic artist (nothing conventional about it!)

Talented makers:

Making Stuff with Love - needle-felted critters just like yours

Videos:

25 Clever Ways to Tie a Scarf - A great four and 1/2 minute video to show you just how to tie a scarf...in 25 ways.  Extra handy for those of us for whom it doesn't come naturally :).

Books:

Felted Jewelry by Candie Cooper is a good, basic book with some fun projects for jewelry (but are good for other objects as well).

Uniquely Felt by Christine White is a more comprehensive book with many 'wet felting' techniques covered and many projects.

• Collage Sourcebook: Exploring the Art and Technique of Collage by Holly Harrison, Jennifer Atkinson, and Paula Grasdal

• Drawn to Stitch: Line, Drawing, and Mark-Making in Textile Art by Gwen Hedley

• Eco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles by India Flint