Crafts & DIY
338 sites
http://crochettwincities.blogspot.com/
The Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter of the Crochet Guild of America keeps members connected through meeting announcements, event updates, and community news dating back to 2010. A welcoming hub for Twin Cities crochet enthusiasts, the blog covers local yarn events, chapter meetings, fiber arts retreats, and membership information.
http://www.cottonpatchquilt.com/
The Cotton Patch Quilt Guild of Greenville, Texas has been preserving the heritage of quilting since 1991, offering monthly meetings with guest speakers, trunk shows, and technique demonstrations. Members can access newsletters, workshop listings, a library, and a quilting links directory through this community-focused site.
https://maxcrunch.neocities.org/
The Monthly Crunch is a creatively designed personal site by maxcrunch, styled like a vintage newspaper where each 'ad' links to a different section including a journal, photolog, bookshelf, zine library, and projects. Published in monthly issues, it blends personal reflection, health awareness, and a rich mix of handcrafted creative output with a warm retro aesthetic.
https://gigisthimble.com/
Gigi's Thimble is the quilting blog of Amber, a fabric designer who creates original quilt patterns and works with Riley Blake Designs on her own fabric collections. Visitors will find detailed project posts, pattern releases, tutorials, and a shop selling her designs alongside years of beautifully documented quilting work.
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.
https://craftybeartreasures.blogspot.com/
Craftybear's link-heavy blog is a sprawling collection of craft resources, curating hundreds of free patterns and tutorials for crochet, sewing, quilting, and more. Visitors can browse themed label categories covering everything from crochet scoodies and headbands to sewing table runners and baby bibs.
https://darielsdesigns.com/
Dariel's Designs showcases handcrafted art quilts, photo quilts, and quilted postcards alongside photo restoration and digital memory book services. The site blends fiber art with heritage preservation, offering a unique combination of textile craftsmanship and family photo organization services.
https://ihatecarpet.neocities.org/
A quirky, community-driven link directory devoted entirely to carpet hatred, collecting blog posts, articles, and personal stories from people who have torn out, renovated around, or simply ranted about carpet flooring. Visitors will find dozens of curated links covering DIY floor replacement, green home renovation, and cathartic anti-carpet screeds from across the old web.
https://knitting-and-so-on.blogspot.com/2016/07/where-to-share-your-free-knitting-and.html
A knitting and crochet blog by a pattern designer who compiled a comprehensive guide to platforms, directories, and social media groups where crafters can share and discover free patterns. The post is a practical resource listing sites like Ravelry, allfreecrochet.com, and various Facebook groups, aimed at both designers seeking traffic and crafters hunting for free content.
http://linenflowers.com/complimentarycrossstitch.htm
Angie Kowalsky's Linen Flowers site offers a large collection of free cross stitch patterns ranging from religious bookmarks and holiday ornaments to floral and animal designs. Each pattern includes design dimensions, recommended floss types, and links to finished project galleries, making it a practical resource for both beginner and advanced stitchers.