Postings and questions from novices and experts are encouraged in all newsgroups. Readers enjoy the chance to help someone get started with a new craft. This newsgroup is for discussing all fiber and textile related interests that are not covered by another rec.crafts group. This includes, but is not limited to, sewing, weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, tatting, lacemaking and dyeing. Discussions may cover techniques, supplies and equipment, drafting of patterns, artistic approaches, exhibitions or shows, books or other references.
Textiles includes both textiles to be worn or used in a home and textiles created for display.
Such crafts may include, but are not limited to, jewelry making, metalwork, leatherwork, papermaking, dollmaking, instrument making, and stained glass. Some subjects discussed in rec.crafts.misc may overlap other rec.crafts groups. This newsgroup is for discussing anything related to quilting. It includes piecing, applique, and tying and quilting by hand or machine. Discussions may cover techniques, supplies, equipment, drafting of patterns, templates, dyeing materials, artistic approaches, exhibitions, shows, books and other references, mail order resources, dating quilts and appraising quilts.