Crafts & DIY
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http://home.cio.net/annbow/page2.htm
Ann Nash is an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser based in La Conner, Washington, offering professional quilt appraisal services, a retail store called Creighton's Quilts, and a curated selection of antique and new heirloom quilts for sale. The site covers everything from insurance appraisals and donation valuations to quilting books, folk art, and quilt-related jewelry available at her shop in the Morris Street Antiques mall.
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://okayseurat.bearblog.dev/
Sarah, known online as okayseurat, keeps a cozy personal blog where she writes about everyday hobbies like knitting and cycling after rediscovering her love of writing. Posts range from knitting work-in-progress updates to reflections on learning to ride a bike again, giving the site a warm, slice-of-life feel.
https://antiquepatternlibrary.org/
The Antique Pattern Library is a massive preservation project dedicated to scanning and freely distributing public domain craft pattern publications, covering everything from bobbin lace and tatting to knitting, embroidery, crochet, and woodworking. Visitors can browse an extensive catalog of digitized historical pattern books organized by craft type, making rare and out-of-print instructional materials accessible to crafters worldwide.
https://stitchcraft.info/links.htm
StitchCraft's links page curates an extensive collection of needlework-related websites, organized into categories covering thread manufacturers, materials suppliers, embroidery studios, and needlework communities from around the world. A handy reference for cross-stitch and embroidery enthusiasts, it connects visitors to major brands like DMC, Kreinik, and Zweigart alongside smaller specialty suppliers and design resources.
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/
Amanda Jean's long-running quilting blog covers everything from quick gift quilts to scrappy patchwork projects, with tutorials, quilt-alongs, and a pattern shop. Dating back to 2006 with hundreds of archived posts, it's a rich resource for both beginner and experienced quilters looking for inspiration and practical techniques.
http://365crochet.com/
Run by Farrah, 365 Crochet is a generous resource of free crochet patterns organized by category, covering everything from kids' mittens and Christmas ornaments to masks, garments, and home accessories. The blog also includes stitch guides, abbreviations, and e-classes, making it a welcoming destination for crocheters of all skill levels.
https://aliolka.blogspot.com/2009/11/blog-post_21.html
Aliolka's Russian-language crafting blog showcases handmade embroidery and sewn creations, including a charming Christmas tree toy made with her daughter for a holiday gift exchange project. The blog features cross-stitch patterns, embroidered ornaments, and heartfelt stories about the creative process behind each handmade piece.
http://iecrochetclub.blogspot.com/
The Inland Empire Crochet Club is an official chapter of the Crochet Guild of America, serving crochet enthusiasts in California's Inland Empire region. The blog documents the club's activities, member involvement, charity projects, and skill-sharing sessions led by experienced crocheters.
http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2007/09/back-with-buckets.html
Ric-Rac is a crafting blog featuring sewing tutorials, fabric projects, and handmade creations by a maker known as Jodie. This particular post walks through a step-by-step bucket tutorial complete with fabric measurements and layering instructions, showcasing the warm, practical style typical of the site.