There's going to be a10-part TV series about textile art starting mid-October 2009 on MyChannel (Sky 171). It is within the Country Channel slot.
There is a web site with more info at http://www.talkingthreads.co.uk/
Episode 1 - Silk Painting with Jill Kennedy - Wednesday 14th October, 7pm
Each episode will be repeated on Thursdays at 05:30 and 12:00, and on Sunday at 12:00.
A DVD of the series will also be available.