Crafts & DIY
340 sites
http://quiltchat.com/
QuiltChat is the home of the #QuiltChat IRC channel on Ascends.Net, serving as a community hub where quilters gather to chat, share techniques, and participate in events like SuperChats and online classes. The site features quilt shop and guild listings, a block of the month program, member photo galleries, fabric swap info, and links to quilting resources, making it a rich gathering place for quilting 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://alpistrickbuch.blogspot.com/
Alpis Strickbuch is a German-language knitting resource created by an experienced crafter named Alpi, who has been knitting for decades and shares her techniques online so they can be easily referenced and linked. The site covers basic and special knitting techniques, stitch patterns, patchwork, and original sock designs like the whimsically named 'Serpentes' sock.
https://meadowie.neocities.org/
Meadowie's cozy neocities garden is Hailey's personal corner of the web, built around a pink and cutesy fantasy aesthetic with shrines dedicated to dolls, nature, science, movies, books, and more. The creator is a self-described mycologist and Taylor Swift fan who is learning HTML as she builds out her vision, making it a charming work-in-progress to follow.
https://knittingpatternsgalore.com/
Knitting Patterns Galore is a searchable database of free knitting patterns sourced from designers and publications across the web, covering everything from baby accessories to blankets and vests. Visitors can browse by category, search by yarn weight or technique, and even submit their own freely available patterns to help grow the collection.
https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/helpful_resources.html
The Craft Yarn Council is the official industry body representing major yarn companies, publishers, and accessory manufacturers, offering standardized guidelines for knitting and crochet including yarn weight systems, hook sizes, care symbols, and body measurements. Visitors will find certified instructor programs, downloadable teaching guides, lesson plans, abbreviations, and multilingual resources making it a comprehensive hub for both educators and fiber arts enthusiasts.
https://www.quiltingbusiness.com/quilting-links.htm
QuiltingBusiness.com curates a broad collection of quilting links spanning supplies, patterns, instruction, and business resources for quilters looking to turn their craft into income. Organized by category and paired with a free email mini-course on monetizing quilting, this site from Gruntled Enterprises serves as a practical hub for both hobbyist and professional quilters.
https://eg.bucknell.edu/~lwittie/sca/garb/bliaut.html
A detailed sewing pattern and construction guide for a 12th century bliaut, a medieval European garment worn by both men and women from roughly 1150 to 1250. Created by a member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), the page includes measurements, historical notes, references to period sculptures, and step-by-step instructions for achieving an authentic look.
https://mercycrimm.neocities.org/
Mercy's freshly built personal site centers on her love of knitting, with plans for a portfolio of projects and links to her free patterns on Ravelry. Still in its early stages, the site is a charming work-in-progress from someone learning HTML while sharing her handcraft hobby.
https://plickityplunk.com/
Plickity Plunk Press (PP-Press) is a publishing and bookbinding studio based in Southern California, offering handmade bookbinding kits, workshops, and a limited-edition nature holiday children's book called 'Plickity-Plunk: An Acorn Winter-Tree Story' by Mimi Halo. The site features a charming mix of artisan book arts, a numbered and signed collectible edition, and workshop listings for the Los Angeles and Orange County area.