Crafts & DIY
340 sites
https://fiberarts.org/
FiberArts.org is a volunteer-run, non-profit hub for fiber artists offering free resources including guild and group listings, supplier directories, events calendars, classified ads, and articles. It serves individuals, clubs, and associations dedicated to advancing the fiber arts community.
https://crazyquiltinginternational.blogspot.com/
Crazy Quilting International is a community blog showcasing the embroidered crazy quilt creations of members from around the world, affiliated with the CQI Facebook group. Visitors can browse themed swap projects like Halloween and Valentine fabric postcards, find tutorials, and see the intricate handiwork of stitchers across many countries.
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.
https://knittingfool.com/Reference/LacePatternGenerator.aspx
KnittingFool's Lace Pattern Generator lets crafters create randomized knitting stitch charts by selecting from combinations of knit, purl, decrease, and increase stitch types on a customizable grid. A handy tool for knitters seeking creative inspiration, it even supports mirrored pattern output and references the creative lace techniques of Myra Wood.
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.
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://another.rodeo/
Carter Baxter's personal site covers a wide mix of hands-on projects including bicycle restoration, leather crafting, vehicle repair, and web development experiments. Shop notes detailing 3D-printed bike mirrors and leather toolrolls sit alongside essays on engineering teams and civic tech, making this a genuinely eclectic maker's journal.
https://crochetandknitting.com/scrapbooking
A subsection of the CrochetandKnitting.com links directory focused on scrapbooking resources, listing sites for premade scrapbook pages, embellishments, and supplies. Part of a broader crafts directory covering dozens of categories from crochet and knitting to jewelry, quilting, and beyond.
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://cupidsoup.nekoweb.org/
Dewey's cheerful personal site is a love letter to self-expression online, featuring collections, a fashion log, and DIY projects like sewing star garlands and painting fabric bins. Still under construction but full of personality, it documents a beginner's journey into hand-crafted web presence and creative hobbies.