Crafts & DIY
340 sites
https://rsnstitchbank.org/
The RSN Stitch Bank is a free digital reference from the Royal School of Needlework, cataloguing over 500 hand embroidery stitches from cultures and traditions around the world. Each entry includes the stitch's history, use, structure, and step-by-step instructions with photographs, illustrations, and video, making it an invaluable archive for embroiderers of all levels.
http://chairnotes.blogspot.com/p/spoons-for-hunger-project.html
Peter Galbert's Chair Notes is a deeply detailed resource for Windsor chair makers and woodworkers, covering topics from drilling techniques and joinery to leg turning and greenwood work. The site also features a charming charity project where Galbert carves and raffles handmade wooden spoons, donating proceeds to hunger relief organizations.
http://sunlightcottage.com/
Sunlight Cottage Industries is a small pattern company offering original appliqué quilt patterns described as 'windows to the soul,' featuring designs from talented quilters with unique personal stories behind each creation. The site introduces pattern designers and their work, with a focus on the emotional and artistic meaning woven into handmade quilts.
https://tendigits.space/
Ten Digits is a personal workshop log where the creator documents a wide range of hands-on projects including electronics, watercolor painting, film photography, sewing, and cooking. The site's honest, self-directed tone and eclectic mix of making and learning give it a charming hobbyist energy.
https://snifflebear.moe/
Snifflebear is a cozy personal site run by a creator who documents their wardrobe, outfits, crocheting, nail art, bento, beauty, and home setup with an adorable aesthetic. Sections covering fashion hauls, desk updates, and Japan trip planning make it a charming slice-of-life corner of the web.
https://quiltersaccess.com/
Carolyn Anderson's quilting blog covers essential tools, techniques, and the quilter's lifestyle, with posts ranging from beginner sewing machine tips to fusible appliqué methods. A warm, practical resource for anyone looking to start or improve their quilting practice.
https://chronodove.neocities.org/
Chronodove is Dove's cozy personal corner of the web, functioning as a commonplace book and life log with diary entries, dream logs, shrine pages, and a rich collection of hobby documentation including crochet projects, baking, cooking, and perfume. The site stands out for its consistent updating and breadth of handmade creative content, with crochet projects and baking featured most prominently across the update history.
https://another.rodeo/feed
Carter Baxter's personal site collects hands-on restoration and tinkering projects, including a detailed 1971 Eco fiberglass camper restoration and a 2000 Toyota 4Runner rebuild. A mix of vehicle restoration, web experiments, and writing makes this a compelling compendium for anyone who loves analog machines and DIY projects.
http://thebitchystitcher.blogspot.com/
Megan's long-running quilting blog showcases over a decade of her original quilt designs, including broderie perse appliqué, fusible appliqué, and machine appliqué mini quilts. She also authored a humor book called 'Quilting Isn't Funny,' making this a destination for quilters who appreciate both craft and wit.
http://helenmarshalldesigns.com/
Helen Marshall is a New Zealand-based quilter and embroiderer who showcases her original patchwork and embroidery work, including her acclaimed Wheel of Mystery quilt series and student class examples. The site reflects decades of creative teaching and competition coordination, including her role as New Zealand Coordinator for the international World Quilt competition.