Crafts & DIY
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http://coffeecupcakescrossstitch.blogspot.com/
Wendy's blog chronicles her cross stitch projects, sharing photos of works in progress and the everyday moments that inspire her to pick up a new pattern. Posts cover her stitching rotation, stash organization, and the joys of returning to the craft after time away from blogging.
http://www.artecy.com/
Artecy Cross Stitch, run by Tereena Clarke, offers thousands of downloadable cross stitch patterns organized into browsable galleries spanning categories like animals, Celtic, blackwork, Asian, and baby designs. The site features a monthly free pattern and a membership system, making it a well-stocked hub for counted cross stitch enthusiasts of all skill levels.
http://aknittingbear.blogspot.com/
An Italian-language knitting blog by a crafter known as 'the knitting bear,' sharing original patterns, tutorials, and stories from knitting workshops and group meetups. The site features Ravelry pattern links, knitting equipment guides, and warm personal narratives about the joy of handcrafted textile work.
https://annemarieshaakblog.blogspot.com/
Annemarie's Haakblog is a Dutch-language crochet blog by Annemarie, featuring original patterns, tutorials, and project posts covering everything from amigurumi animals to seasonal decorations. The site includes a published book called 'Crochet in the City' and offers both free and paid patterns, making it a rich resource for crochet enthusiasts.
https://exuberantcolor.blogspot.com/
Wanda S Hanson of Exuberant Color shares her extensive quilting journey, showcasing projects made with Kaffe Fassett fabrics, hand-dyed materials, colorwash quilts, and original wonky designs going back to 2007. With hundreds of archived posts and a companion website and store, this is a rich resource for quilting enthusiasts who love bold color and creative fabric combinations.
http://thequickunpick.blogspot.com/2010/12/double-layer-twirly-skirt.html
The Quick Unpick is a sewing and crafting blog featuring step-by-step tutorials like this double layer twirly skirt with vertical shirring and scalloped elastic detail. The creator shares beginner-friendly sewing guides, fabric tips, and original garment patterns with plenty of in-progress photos.
http://heatherrosejones.com/egyptianblackwork/index.html
Heather Rose Jones presents a detailed scholarly article on medieval Egyptian blackwork embroidery, examining a specific counted-thread stitch technique and its likely connection to later European blackwork traditions. The page features analysis of historical motifs, stitch methods, and photographic examples from actual artifacts, making it a valuable reference for textile historians and needlework enthusiasts alike.
https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/
Run by Cynthia Brunz Designs, this blog chronicles the charitable quilting group Many Hands and Many Hearts, showcasing completed scrap quilts made from donated fabrics and community volunteers. Posts highlight individual quilts with charming backstories about the makers, backing fabrics, and longarm quilters who brought each project to life.
http://thebitchystitcher.blogspot.com/
Megan's long-running quilting blog showcases over a decade of her original quilt designs, including broderie perse appliqué, fusible appliqué, and machine appliqué mini quilts. She also authored a humor book called 'Quilting Isn't Funny,' making this a destination for quilters who appreciate both craft and wit.
https://alligaythor.neocities.org/
Alligaythor's Neocities hub is a personal link library currently undergoing a full reboot, with curated sections dedicated to heraldry and illumination resources. The site is in active reconstruction, offering a glimpse of a growing collection organized around medieval arts and related topics.