Crafts & DIY
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http://mandldesigns.com/
M&L Designs, based in Coos Bay, Oregon, is a small business offering original quilt patterns, templates, and kits covering everything from crocheted quilts to wholecloth designs, pillows, and Swedish weaving. The site also serves as the new home of Patterns by Jeaneau and features state block kits, block of the month programs, and free projects for quilting enthusiasts.
https://scrappyladiesquilting.org/
The Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild is a community organization serving quilters in Huerfano and Pueblo Counties, Colorado, founded in 1996 to celebrate and preserve the tradition of quilting. Members meet monthly, participate in an annual retreat, and donate handmade quilts to local charities including domestic violence advocates and veterans centers.
https://barbarawillisdesigns.com/
Barbara Willis is a cloth doll artist and designer who offers patterns, books, and handmade stuffing tools for fellow doll makers and fiber art enthusiasts. Her book 'Cloth Doll Artistry' and signature Stuffing Forks are highlighted as go-to resources for anyone working with cloth dolls and stuffed projects.
https://costumes.org/
The Costumer's Manifesto, maintained by Saoirse Plafker, is a rich archive of historical fashion and costume resources including vintage catalogs, sewing pattern books, and millinery guides dating back to the 1890s. Visitors can browse and download rare PDF documents covering topics from menswear cutting techniques to ribbonwork, making it an invaluable reference for costumers, historians, and vintage fashion enthusiasts.
https://my-cross-stitch-patterns.com/
A community-driven database of free cross stitch patterns covering categories from alphabets and Disney characters to superheroes and videogames, all created and shared by users. Visitors can vote on, comment on, and download patterns, or register to upload their own software-generated designs.
https://uniquelycrazy.tripod.com/
Uniquely Crazy is a dedicated showcase of crazy quilting and crazy patchwork, featuring galleries of handmade items including Christmas stocking cuffs, pillows, purses, keepsake boxes, framed pictures, and crocheted doilies. The site also includes an introductory page explaining the art form and a tribute to crazy quilting, making it a charming destination for textile craft enthusiasts.
https://quilterbydesign.com/
Debby Kratovil is a prolific quilt designer, author, and teacher with over 600 published articles and 25 magazine covers to her name. Her site serves as a hub linking to her blog, teaching schedule, workshops, guild information, and Etsy shop full of original quilt patterns.
https://joewoodworker.com/
Joe Woodworker is a comprehensive hobbyist resource dedicated to wood veneering and vacuum pressing, packed with tutorials, FAQs, glossaries, and DIY plans for building your own vacuum press. The site also sells veneer supplies, adhesives, and vacuum press kits, making it both an educational hub and a go-to source for materials.
http://wreckage.link/
Forgotten Wreckage is the personal site of manifoldslug, a self-described string wrangler and insane toymaker who documents hands-on projects spanning polyphonic guitar pickups, coil winding, mixed-signal electronics, and FreeBSD tinkering. The site blends a richly atmospheric post-apocalyptic aesthetic with substantive technical writing, making it a rewarding stop for anyone interested in DIY electronics and hobbyist computing.
https://shonasplace.greycastle.net/Crochet/MyPatterns/minigraphs.html
Shona Davidson's sprawling craft resource offers hundreds of mini-graphs for crochet and cross stitch, covering alphabets, chess pieces, musical instruments, sports equipment, and much more. With patterns organized across categories like afghans, baby items, accessories, doilies, and bookmarks, this site is a treasure trove for fiber arts enthusiasts looking for charted designs.