Local Resources

San Diego county is rich with weaving and spinning resources. Here are the ones that are most popular with our members:

Guilds and Groups

Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild
San Diego County Spinners
​Spinners Cottage at AGSEM
Weavers Barn at AGSEM

Local Teachers

Margaret Tyler spinning
Susan Hector spinning, natural plant dye methods
Suzanne Person Saori-style freeform weaving
Rebecca Smith tapestry and transparency weaving
Jean Degenfelder warping assistance

Wool Producers
A Simpler Time (El Cajon -- alpacas)
Powell Sheep Co. 760-789-1758 (Ramona)

Yarn Stores

​Apricot Yarn (Liberty Station in San Diego)
​Emys Yarns (Chula Vista)
​Needlecraft Cottage (Pacific Beach)
​Yarn and Thread Expressions (La Mesa)
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Online Resources

National organizations, publications, and online stores for equipment and weaving yarn abound on the internet. Here are a few of our favorites:

Online Weaving Schools

Jane Stafford School of Weaving 
The Handweaving Academy (Tien Chiu)
​Rebecca Mezoff (tapestry)
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Guilds and Groups

American Tapestry Alliance
Handweavers Guild of America
Handweaving.net
National Basketry Organization
Ravelry
Weavolution

Yarn and Equipment

Eugene Textile Center
Halcyon Yarn
The Woolery
Weavers Bazaar
Webs

Magazines

Fiber Art Now
Long Thread Media (publishers of Handwoven, 
Spin Off, and Little Looms magazines

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