- Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) mission is to educate, support and inspire the fiber art community
- Local Cloth is dedicated to growing and supporting the fiber economy in Western North Carolina through education, inclusive programming, and services which add value to local products. We advocate for our regional community of farmers, artists, makers, and designers.
- Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival 52nd Annual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, May 2 & 3, 2026, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
- MidAtlantic Fiber Association – All Blue Ridge Fiber Guild members in good standing are automatically eligible for membership upon application.
- Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
- Province Center for Cultural Arts has as its mission to enrich our community by preserving and promoting the cultural arts and artisan trades of the Appalachian region.
- Ravelry
- Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair October 23-25, 2026 at WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
- Unwound Yarn, a valued local yarn store at 129 Burley Ave, West Jefferson NC
- Watauga Arts Council is a valued host, sponsor and grantor
- Weave a Real Peace (WARP), a global network of individuals and organizations who value the social, cultural, historic, artistic, and economic importance of textile arts
- The Woolery Guild Rewards Program: Guild members earn rewards for the Guild by using this link when you check out: https://woolery.com?aff=455
- Yadkin Valley Fiber Center is one of a small number of places in the country dedicated to ongoing weaving instruction. We embrace all levels of skill, from beginning to advanced learning.
- Yarn Substitution Index, a handy directory for detailed descriptions of current and discontinued craft yarns
A few of our favorite groups, for quick reference!