Crafts & DIY
340 sites
https://cddesigns.com/
CD Designs is a dedicated resource for fabric crafters, offering detailed tutorials on freezer paper applique, fusible applique, needle turn applique, and English paper piecing techniques. Visitors can find step-by-step guides on basting corners, whip stitching, calculating hexagons, and free project patterns to download and try.
http://fool4fabric.blogspot.com/
Margy Houtz of Los Olivos, California shares her passion for sewing, fabric, and personal style on this long-running blog that blends creative projects with candid reflections on life and fashion. Posts cover slow sewing, pattern reviews, and thoughtful musings on clothing as identity, making it a warm and genuine read for fellow fabric enthusiasts.
https://wetcanvas.com/forums/topic/fiber-arts-links-books-and-resources
A community-curated thread on WetCanvas collecting links, books, and resources dedicated to fiber arts including knitting, crochet, and related textile crafts. Started in 2007 by user Rose Queen and grown through community contributions, it serves as a reference hub for artists exploring fiber-based media.
https://sewforum.com/
SewForum.com is a community discussion board dedicated to sewing, embroidery, serging, knitting, and quilting, where members share tips, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support one another. With nearly 1,500 posts across topics ranging from 4D embroidery software to thread spools, it serves as a helpful gathering place for both home and industrial sewing enthusiasts.
http://needleandsomethread.blogspot.com/
Sari, known online as Srinity, shares her passion for cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting, and other handicrafts from her home in Espoo, Finland. The blog features a freebie list, links to fellow stitching blogs, and a warm personal tone that makes it a cozy corner of the crafting web.
http://bayrose.org/AandS/Blackwork.html
Robin L. Berry's comprehensive guide to blackwork embroidery covers the history, styles, and techniques of this historical needlework form, with detailed instructions on stitches, goldwork, pulled thread, and Elizabethan raised work. The site also extends into related textile arts including lucet braiding, medieval garb construction, natural dyeing, and period-accurate cooking, making it a rich reference for historical needlework enthusiasts.
http://pinehollowhandcrafts.com/
Pine Hollow Handcrafts is Linda's small business selling handmade knitted and crocheted baby clothes, quilted wall hangings, rag dolls, teddy bears, bunnies, and country-style primitive decor from Pennsylvania. The shop features a wide range of handcrafted goods in whimsical and country styles, along with vintage collectibles, recipes, and crafting tips.
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.
http://susandennis.com/
Susan Dennis of Issaquah, Washington maintains this archive of her personal homepage, featuring sections on knitting, book reviews, condo renovation, and family photos. A retired Seattle-area resident, Susan shares her love of sewing, knitting, crocheting, swimming, and baseball across several old-web pages preserved for historical reference.
https://pokopon.nekoweb.org/
Pokopon's ceramic studio diary chronicles her handmade pottery work from a studio in Alabama, featuring a piece spotlight gallery, glaze lab logs, and in-progress updates on commissions like a large serving bowl. The site blends charming pixel art aesthetics with genuine craft documentation, making it a cozy corner of the web for ceramics enthusiasts and fans of old-school personal pages alike.