Crafts & DIY
338 sites
http://knittingspinningsewingcrocheting.blogspot.com/
A long-running crafting blog by Mommab covering knitting, sewing, spinning, and crocheting projects dating back to 2007, with hundreds of posts documenting handmade creations. Highlights include original knitting patterns with detailed stitch instructions, sewn dresses donated to foster kids, and seasonal garments made for family members.
https://fabriclink.com/
FabricLink is a comprehensive textile resource that has been helping consumers since 1995, offering an extensive fabric dictionary, care guides, stain removal tips, and an entire "Fabric University" curriculum covering fiber history, production, and characteristics. Whether you need to decode a care label, find out how to remove a holiday stain, or dive deep into the science of performance fabrics, this site serves as an authoritative reference for both everyday consumers and industry professionals.
https://needlenthread.com/videos
NeedlenThread.com is Mary Corbet's comprehensive hand embroidery resource, covering hundreds of stitches from basic line stitches to complex detached and filling techniques through written tutorials and how-to videos. Visitors will find free patterns, step-by-step beginner lessons, thread and fabric guides, book reviews, and an A-Z stitch index making it an exceptional reference for embroiderers of all skill levels.
https://ihatecarpet.neocities.org/
A quirky, community-driven link directory devoted entirely to carpet hatred, collecting blog posts, articles, and personal stories from people who have torn out, renovated around, or simply ranted about carpet flooring. Visitors will find dozens of curated links covering DIY floor replacement, green home renovation, and cathartic anti-carpet screeds from across the old web.
https://coyotelucille.com/
CoyoteLucille is the personal portfolio of an apprentice taxidermist, cattle rancher, and hobby artist whose deep appreciation for nature and animals runs through everything on the site. Visitors can explore sections covering taxidermy, ranch life, original artwork, crafts, and a journal with regular updates.
https://northfolk.org.uk/ganseys/shering.html
The Northfolk Project's gansey section is a meticulous catalog of traditional Norfolk fishermen's knitting patterns, focusing on the distinctive styles found in Sheringham and other coastal towns. Featuring 129 photographs of historical ganseys alongside notes on stitch counts, regional influences, and individual knitters, this is an invaluable reference for anyone researching British folk textile history.
https://vulpecula.neocities.org/
Vulpecula's 'love letter to the electrical grid' is a richly layered personal site featuring a taxidermy page, bone collection, frog log, pixel library, geocache records, and a shrine to the game Ultrakill. Equal parts digital scrapbook and curiosity cabinet, it lovingly documents an eclectic range of niche hobbies and media interests with a cozy, handcrafted aesthetic.
https://maryquilts.com/
Mary's quilting site offers a large collection of free PDF quilt instructions covering dozens of patterns, from 9 Patch basics to Twisted Pinwheels and Tessellating designs, all geared toward quilters with foundational skills. The site is especially notable for its scrappy, stash-friendly approach, making it a practical resource for quilters who want to use up fabric without precise yardage calculations.
https://elmstreetquilts.com/
Elm Street Quilts is Patty's long-running quilting blog featuring original patterns, tutorials, gallery projects, and recaps of events like QuiltCon. With years of archived posts and sections dedicated to hand piecing and quilt-alongs, it offers a rich resource for quilting enthusiasts of all skill levels.
https://fabricpainting.com/
Fabricpainting.com is a dedicated resource for fabric painting enthusiasts, covering techniques, tips, and projects for creating art on cloth and textiles. The site's domain focus suggests a deep dive into paints, dyes, and methods for decorating fabric by hand.