Natural animal fibers spun into yarn and then woven into textiles come from many different animals. Wool comes from a variety of them: sheep, bison, camels, alpacas, and llamas are common examples.

A century ago, up to three million sheep grazed the hills of Idaho, producing some 23 million pounds of wool each year. Today, the flock has dwindled to fewer than a quarter million. “As a whole, ...

When you think of fine art, you might think of oil paintings, bronze sculptures or gravity-defying glasswork. You might not think of a colorful quilt, fuzzy felted object or embroidery, perhaps becaus ...