Crafts & DIY
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http://www.niftyfiftyquilters.com/
The Nifty Fifty Quilters of America is a community of quilters who participate in 50-state quilt block swaps, having exchanged over 70,000 blocks across dozens of themed rounds including Civil War, Native American, and Sunbonnet Sue. The site showcases photos of swapped blocks organized by state, links to free craft patterns, and highlights the group's Breast Cancer Survivor and Memorial charity quilts.
http://absolutelyfreeplans.com/
Absolutely Free Plans is an index of free woodworking and building plans available online, covering everything from boat construction and workshop furniture to kids' toys and outdoor projects. It also links to sister sites featuring vintage Mission Style furniture plans from the late 1800s and beginner wood-turning courses, making it a handy starting point for DIY builders and hobbyist woodworkers.
https://theadr.net/
The adr's web is a colorful personal site by a creator who regularly shares crochet projects, craft posts, music playlists, media recommendations, and a dream log. With frequent updates covering everything from handmade ornaments to Spotify wrapped recaps, it captures the spirit of the indie web with webrings, fanlistings, and a lively update log.
https://wetcanvas.com/forums/topic/fiber-arts-links-books-and-resources
A community-curated thread on WetCanvas collecting links, books, and resources dedicated to fiber arts including knitting, crochet, and related textile crafts. Started in 2007 by user Rose Queen and grown through community contributions, it serves as a reference hub for artists exploring fiber-based media.
http://ocd-obsessivecraftingdisorder.blogspot.com/
Kristie's crafting blog covers quilting, sewing, and knitting with a warm, personal touch, including free tutorials and patterns for home sewers. With sections for finished quilts, inspiration, and a generous collection of tutorials, it's a rich resource for fabric enthusiasts who love handmade projects.
http://greycatquilts.blogspot.com/2011/04/it-begins.html
Grey Cat Quilts is a quilting blog run by a passionate quilter who hosts a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Along, walking readers through one of her favorite classic quilt patterns step by step. The site features completed quilt galleries, skill-builder tutorials, and personal stories connecting quilting to meaningful life moments.
https://yarnfish.neocities.org/
Cora's personal site, yarnfish, blends crochet tutorials and project updates with pixel art creations and indie web exploration. Highlights include a detailed look at Tunisian crochet techniques, a scrappy throw blanket work-in-progress, and a digital garden of curated links for fellow crafters.
https://incolororder.com/
Jeni Baker's quilting and sewing blog offers step-by-step tutorials, sew-alongs, and original quilt patterns for crafters of all skill levels. The site features a pattern shop, sewing room organization tips, and a portfolio of finished quilts, making it a comprehensive resource for quilting enthusiasts.
https://saltlakeknittingguild.org/
The Salt Lake Knitting Guild is a community organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to fostering knitting skills and creativity through workshops, monthly meetings, and informal knitting groups for all skill levels. Members range from beginners to award-winning advanced knitters, and the guild also engages in philanthropic projects supporting local charities.
https://string-or-nothing.com/2025/02/20/ensamplario-atlantio-volume-iii
String-Or-Nothing is the fiber arts blog of kbsalazar, dedicated to embroidery, knitting, and historical needlework with a focus on blackwork patterns rooted in medieval and Renaissance traditions. The site offers free downloadable pattern booklets like the Ensamplario Atlantio series, plus tutorials, yarn reviews, an international glossary, and original filling designs for inhabited blackwork enthusiasts.