For this comprehension questions for Stitching Stars worksheet, students answer 30 comprehension questions after reading the book about quilts made by slaves in the 17-19th centuries.

Students reinforce creative writing skills.

Students focus on the shape of numbers.

For this lesson, students examine natural and synthetic fibers. Students explore the photo essay in groups and discuss how the sheep farmer offers an alternative to mass production with a focus on the themes of resiliency and...

Interactive explanation of a key design principle-pattern-with a built-in design-your-own pattern application for displaying designs on clothing or furniture.

Really fun series of articles about how to pick good quality clothing that will last through the years. Provides tips on selecting fibers, caring for clothes, and proper fit.

Interactive exploration of different objects made with textiles, a useful investigation of the properties of different types of fabrics.

The designs found in Moroccan weaving and textiles often come from things of everyday life or from basic geometric shapes. Given on this site are seven examples of common designs for you to explore and enjoy.

Textiles are among the oldest of art forms and Japan is still producing ingenious and dynamic textiles today. You can see current transparent, dyed, reflective, printed, sculpted, and layered textiles here. Under artist biographies, you...

For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

A comprehensive site on textiles of the North American Southwest. Includes a gallery, map, catalog, glossary and timeline.

Interactive exploration of textiles and cloth derived from plants, animals, and petrochemicals.

This resource presents information about the production of wool, the various types of wool, and a glossary of wool fabrics and weaves.

The All-T'oqapu Tunic is an example of the height of Andean textile fabrication and its centrality to Inka expressions of power. Read about the making of Andean textiles and their iconography.

Learn about the trends that came to define men's and women's fashion in the 1700's. Includes images and a discussion of popular fabrics and women's hairstyles.

This site from the Alien Travel Guide contains an outline to information on the history of weaving. The outline is in link form for easy navigation and it contains wonderful basic information.

This online exhibit at the National Museum of African Art highlights textiles, embroidery, and jewelry from Morocco. Besides having pictures of 67 artifacts, there is a section on the history of Morocco. The education link allows...

This resource presents the essential facts about plant-based fibers hemp, ramie, and jute.

This site describes the process of creating and dying batik fabrics. There are links to specific methods of batik, a quiz, and additional links to related sites.

This site from Manalagi Inc. contains information on the weaving in Indonesia with focus on the backstrap loom. Pictures are provided and the text is somewhat in-depth, making this a great site to check out on the subject.

Information about the origin of silk and the versatile garments that are made from it. Includes a glossary of the various kinds of silk.

This resource presents essential facts about linen, in a short but informative writeup.

An instructional site for learning to batik dye fabric. Information includes a supply list, multiple dying techniques, and a gallery of batik images.

This site from Artisans in Focus contains wonderful information on the art of weaving. The site is outlined in link form for easy navigation and it contains information on subjects such as: preparing the yarn, dying the yarn, natural...