Of SDA’s many member benefits, the biennial members’ show (held in conjunction with our conference) is one of the most popular and highly-valued. Savor images of the 6 award-winning entries from in•ter•face Connections here – along with statements from both judges + comments from each of the winners….

Textile Society of America offers biennial symposia that increasingly feature contemporary makers using textile media alongside the latest research from historical, social and technical perspectives. Get an insider’s view on the 2012 event + preview 2014. Call for Papers ends October 1, 2013!…

Tackle the timely but often touchy subject of gender from over a dozen different textile/fiber perspectives from fashion and photography to weaving and soft sculpture….

Mickie’s BACK! Enjoy her latest crop of juicy links picked from her textile-centric travels throughout the World Wide Web. Sample links to a year in Japanese textiles, a UK lace spectacular, exemplary work by 2 SDA members, some tasty tapestry….and more….

Sculptor Janet Echelman rarely has time to give talks – but she accepted SDA’s invitation. She delivered an extraordinary keynote that brought in•ter•face conference audience to their feet with thunderous applause in appreciation of her powerful imagination. Read the unabridged version of her interview in SDA Journal Spring 2013 issue here….

Meet 2 outstanding new SDA Board Members here. View their work using textile media, get a take on their backgrounds – and get familiar with the skills and expertise they want to contribute to build a better SDA for all. Welcome Aboard!…

Love the blues? Get the backstory on the making of the 2011 documentary “Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo” by filmmaker (and SDA Member) Mary Lance. See snapshots of her journey all over the globe to gather the big picture of indigo’s history and use – past and present. …

Explore fascinating visions of textile art inspired by science along with new advances in the growing fields of material science and eTextiles….

Whether or not you use looping techniques to express your ideas, you’ll enjoy this glimpse of those who do. Let knitter (and SDA Area Representative from MA) Adrienne Sloane take you to a recent international confab in the UK, where she encountered lots of local color – along with some knitting royalty….

Navigating the options and challenges to sending the fruits of your creativity off to an exhibition can be daunting. Let artist (and former SDA Journal Editor) Patricia Malarcher take you through the process – with a little help from some friends. Special bonus: advice from Cyndi Kane Meier, Coordinator of 2011 SDA Members Show in Minneapolis, who found that some creatives have trouble following the directions….