Redbud Wool Farm A shepherd's farm in rural central California. Photos of fleeces by animal's name, tips on washing fleece. http://www.redbudwoolfarm.com

Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep Origin, history, characteristics and preservation of this rare breed. Breeder list. Published by Navajo-Churro Sheep Association. http://www.navajo-churrosheep.com/

Silk: The Stuff of Dreams Using this exotic fiber -- qualities of silk, silk yarns, spinning silk. http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/1526/13268

Llamapaedia: Wool from Llamas. Fiber glossary, characteristics, evaluation, testing, grading, production; shearing information. http://www.llamapaedia.com/wool/wool.html

Mohair An article which discusses selecting, preparing and spinning mohair. http://barkasfarm.com/selection.htm

Fibercritters An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for members only. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fibercritters/

Alpacas From Mile End Farm Information from Mile End Farm (UK). History, fiber, alpaca care, and cost of ownership. Excellent photographs. http://www.alpaca-uk.co.uk/

Qiviut (or Qiviuk) Luxurious down fiber from the Muskox. Hints on preparing and spinning the fiber; vendors. http://www.fibergypsy.com/fibers/qiviut.shtml

Blue Rose Farm Home to miniature sheep of various colors, and chickens. Includes photos and story about the farm. http://hometown.aol.com/mkbluekai/

Priscilla Lowry Silks A silk historian and medievalist, lecturer, designer and maker. Includes descriptions of lectures, seminars and workshops. http://members.aol.com/silkroad16/

Department of Textile Fabrics Article from the Smithsonian Institution covering the basic natural fibers. http://www.150.si.edu/siarch/handbook/textile.htm

Fiber Plants An article on less-well-known fiber plants and their protential. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/fibplant.html

Silk Information on history and sericulture. Thorough listing of varieties of silk. http://www.jjexporters.com/drivers.htm

Soybean Protein Fiber Background on this fiber produced from soybeans, describing the process. http://www.swicofil.com/soybeanproteinfiber.html#Introduction

Wool: Breeds of Sheep Maintained at Oklahoma State University. General information, photos, history of breed, bibliographies. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/

Wool Facts from the American Sheep Industry Association Includes fact sheets, newsletter, history, care and processing of wool. http://www.sheepusa.org/index.phtml?page=site/text&nav_id=4b7df44051dfcfed7e390b80a90e2a10

Cotton: From Field to Fabric Educational overview from the National Cotton Council. http://www.cotton.org/pubs/cottoncounts/fieldtofabric/

Flax and Linen Overview Basic history, biology, growing, preparation, and end use. From The Linen House, an online store. http://www.thelinenhouse.com/EN/AboutLinen_FromFlaxToLinen.htm

Black Sheep Newsletter A quarterly for sheep growers and fiber enthusiasts. Table of contents of current issues, subscriptions, books and back issues. http://members.aol.com/jkbsnweb/