Crafts & DIY
340 sites
https://nyccrochetguild.org/
The New York City Crochet Guild is a community organization for crochet enthusiasts in the NYC area, featuring guild meetings, events, and a shop selling patterns. Volunteers keep the guild running, and the site offers a blog, FAQs, and information about authors contributing to the community.
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://needlenthread.com/videos
NeedlenThread.com is Mary Corbet's comprehensive hand embroidery resource, covering hundreds of stitches from basic line stitches to complex detached and filling techniques through written tutorials and how-to videos. Visitors will find free patterns, step-by-step beginner lessons, thread and fabric guides, book reviews, and an A-Z stitch index making it an exceptional reference for embroiderers of all skill levels.
http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/01/1-hour-bag-tutorial.html
Jodie's Ric-Rac blog features a detailed step-by-step tutorial for sewing a fabric tote bag in under an hour, complete with pattern instructions, materials list, and construction tips. The site covers handmade bag-making with a warm, accessible tone that appeals to beginner and intermediate sewers looking for quick, practical projects.
http://knottedcotton.com/p/slow-blog-manifesto.html
Knotted Cotton is a crafting blog focused on quilting, tutorials, and handmade projects, with a charming 'Slow Blog Manifesto' that celebrates taking the pressure off blogging. The creator champions a relaxed, guilt-free approach to sharing creative work, making it a welcoming space for quilters and crafters who balance making with everyday life.
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://mooeena.site/fun
Mooeena's cheerful personal site offers a mix of creative content including beading tutorials, one-page zines, goat-themed books, and printable coloring pages. The fun section features a Picross puzzle and downloadable art, making it a cozy corner of the old web full of handmade charm.
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://frisout.neocities.org/
Lieke Postma, a 25-year-old Landscape Architecture student from the Netherlands, has built a cozy personal corner on Neocities featuring Pink Floyd as a highlighted interest. The site participates in the Hotline Webring and has an image-heavy layout that hints at a love of music and old-web aesthetics.