These are sites/links I use regularly, generally love or that I believe have valuable resources on them.    

The format is:  a related photo on the left, and a brief bite about the site on the right.  

Click on the photo to go to the site. Best to be armed with a bit of time and a good cup of tea for this journey. Some of these places are just irresistible return magnets.  

This site is called the 
French Tangerine. It is a colour-drenched assault on the senses.  
Absolutely worth a look,  inspiring.
Bernina is the major sponsor of Quilt Symposia in New Zealand.  These machines are made with quilters in mind.
These links are classic. 
Leah Day has a huge selection of machine quilting videos on her own Youtube site.  If you are an aspiring machine- quilter, there are great ideas here.
Minerva is a haven for textile lovers.  Anne keeps an current list of the latest textile books. The Wellington address is also home for the New Zealand Quilter Mag. 
If you want your finger on the pulse of the quilt world in New Zealand-membership to this group is essential!
Tinkering tools of Australia carries good quality useful scissors .  Their beaded lanyards are absolutely stunning.
My favorite edge to edge quilter.