Crafts & DIY
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https://brianjdevries.com/
Brian DeVries is a software engineer and self-described do-it-yourself guy who shares posts and notes about woodworking, sewing, crocheting, backpacking, gardening, and everyday life. His site blends a personal blog with a now-page and short social-style notes, offering a warm and varied glimpse into hands-on hobbies and home projects.
http://thistleneedleworks.com/
Thistle Needleworks is a long-established needlework shop based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, specializing in counted thread embroidery, needlepoint canvas, and crewel embroidery supplies. The site serves as a storefront hub with links to classes, calendars, patterns, and their companion online shop at APNeedleArts.com.
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.
https://innerchile.neocities.org/
Created by a self-described mom, baker, florist, and coder, this Neocities site is a nostalgic reclamation of childhood joy featuring a virtual dollhouse with customized dolls, a garden, pet pages, and random musings. The site leans heavily into the old-web aesthetic with animated GIFs, a music player, and lovingly crafted doll characters complete with backstories and lore.
http://pickledish.blogspot.com/
Stitch Literate is Lesly's quilting blog featuring detailed project write-ups, pattern reviews, and a gallery of completed quilts ranging from bargello lap quilts to flying geese baby quilts. The site documents her creative process with candid notes on alterations, fabric choices, and techniques like quilt-as-you-go and English paper piecing.
https://fabriclink.com/
FabricLink is a comprehensive textile resource that has been helping consumers since 1995, offering an extensive fabric dictionary, care guides, stain removal tips, and an entire "Fabric University" curriculum covering fiber history, production, and characteristics. Whether you need to decode a care label, find out how to remove a holiday stain, or dive deep into the science of performance fabrics, this site serves as an authoritative reference for both everyday consumers and industry professionals.
http://thequickunpick.blogspot.com/2010/12/double-layer-twirly-skirt.html
The Quick Unpick is a sewing and crafting blog featuring step-by-step tutorials like this double layer twirly skirt with vertical shirring and scalloped elastic detail. The creator shares beginner-friendly sewing guides, fabric tips, and original garment patterns with plenty of in-progress photos.
http://oddknit.com/patterns/treesandleaves/conkers.html
ODDknit offers free knitting patterns for charming nature-inspired creations, including this popular conker pattern complete with husk variations and step-by-step round-by-round instructions. The site features a full gallery of botanical knitting designs including leaves, twigs, and acorns, making it a delightful resource for crafters who love miniature knitted objects.
http://craftytootiesquiltprojects.blogspot.com/
Sharon CraftyTootie shares her quilting journey from rural Indiana, posting works-in-progress like a half-square triangle quilt and linking to favorite sewing resources and forums. A cozy hobbyist blog for fellow quilters looking for community connections and project inspiration.
http://bonniemccaffery.com/vidcasts/index.html
Bonnie McCaffery's site features video podcasts (VidCasts) dedicated to the world of quilting, showcasing artists like Melissa Sobotka and coverage of events like the International Quilt Festival in Houston. With dozens of episodes exploring topics from healing quilts to fantasy fabric techniques, this is a rich resource for quilting enthusiasts and textile artists.