Crafts & DIY
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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.
https://lambiecore.neocities.org/
Lambie's cozy corner of the web features crochet patterns, finished projects, and a personal blog tied together by a charming Twin Peaks and indie music aesthetic. The site includes a crochet showcase, microblog, sudoku and crossword games, and a guestbook, making it a warm and eclectic handmade-focused homepage.
https://allaboutami.com/
Stephanie's All About Ami is a rich crochet blog packed with original patterns for amigurumi dolls, cardigans, blankets, bags, and accessories, complete with tips and a community section. The site features beautifully photographed projects ranging from whimsical Primrose Crochet Dolls to cozy cabled blankets, making it a go-to resource for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.
https://en.origami-club.com/animal/index.html
A collection of origami instructions focused on animal designs, offering step-by-step paper folding guides for kids and beginners. The site features visual diagrams and tutorials for creating a variety of animals through the traditional Japanese art of origami.
https://woodgears.ca/
Woodgears.ca is an engineer's deep dive into woodworking, packed with projects covering furniture, wooden toys, joinery jigs, and homemade woodworking machinery. The site stands out for its analytical, problem-solving approach and includes unique tools like a gear template generator, video tutorials, and reader project showcases.
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/
Amanda Jean's long-running quilting blog covers everything from quick gift quilts to scrappy patchwork projects, with tutorials, quilt-alongs, and a pattern shop. Dating back to 2006 with hundreds of archived posts, it's a rich resource for both beginner and experienced quilters looking for inspiration and practical techniques.
https://conquilts.tripod.com/
Constantine Quilts is a home-based quilting business run from a farm on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, offering original patterns, fabric dyeing, quilting books, workshops, and a professional machine quilting service. The site features a quilt gallery, pattern packs, and a welcoming philosophy that encourages young mothers to learn the craft by bringing their preschoolers along to class.
http://hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics
HobbitHouse Wood ID is an extensive non-commercial reference site featuring hundreds of color-correct photographs of exotic and domestic wood species from acacia to zebrawood. With over 430 images and detailed fact sheets for many species, it serves as a serious identification resource for woodworkers, botanists, and timber enthusiasts.
https://workshopcompanion.com/
Workshop Companion, created by woodworking author Nick Engler, offers a comprehensive guide to woodworking tips, tools, and techniques including project plans, finishing guides, and step-by-step instructions for crafts like turned Celtic eggs. The site covers everything from hardwax oil finishes to tool recommendations, making it a go-to reference for hobbyist and serious woodworkers alike.
https://knittingpatternsgalore.com/
Knitting Patterns Galore is a searchable database of free knitting patterns sourced from designers and publications across the web, covering everything from baby accessories to blankets and vests. Visitors can browse by category, search by yarn weight or technique, and even submit their own freely available patterns to help grow the collection.