Crafts & DIY
340 sites
https://pinebank.neocities.org/
Porcupine's personal corner of the web, the Pinebank Vault is a cheerful work-in-progress site featuring slice-of-life blogging and a variety of hands-on hobbies including knitting, embroidery, writing, and coding. Built on Hugo and hosted on Neocities, it has a cozy neighborhood feel with links to friends' sites and a Halloween seasonal theme.
https://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html
Knitty is a free web-only knitting magazine featuring patterns, techniques, and articles for knitters of all skill levels. This specific article by Judy Becker introduces 'Judy's Magic Cast-On,' a technique for starting toe-up socks that is invisible from both sides and works reliably every time.
http://caron-net.com/featurefiles/featmay.html
This feature article from the CARON Collection's online needlework magazine presents a detailed history of Crazy Quilts, tracing the tradition from Colonial patchwork necessity through its Victorian heyday as an ornate embroidered art form. Written by Betty Pillsbury in collaboration with Rita Vainius, it offers both historical context and practical needlework inspiration for quilters and embroidery enthusiasts.
https://gatorboi.neocities.org/
Gatorboi's cozy personal corner of the web features a mix of hobbies including crocheting, photography, a stamp collection, and tutorials alongside a dedicated section for their beloved pet. The site has a charming old-web aesthetic with blinkies, mood indicators, and a perpetually under-construction vibe that makes it feel like a genuine labor of love.
http://munnichdesign.com/index.htm
Ellen Munnich's site offers an extensive archive of instructional video tutorials for computer-assisted quilting using Pro-Q Designer software, covering everything from edge-to-edge patterns to custom frames and cross-hatching. Quilters looking to master computerized longarm quilting design will find dozens of focused how-to videos, many available for free download, walking through specific techniques and software features step by step.
https://maxcrunch.neocities.org/
The Monthly Crunch is a creatively designed personal site by maxcrunch, styled like a vintage newspaper where each 'ad' links to a different section including a journal, photolog, bookshelf, zine library, and projects. Published in monthly issues, it blends personal reflection, health awareness, and a rich mix of handcrafted creative output with a warm retro aesthetic.
https://quiltersaccess.com/
Carolyn Anderson's quilting blog covers essential tools, techniques, and the quilter's lifestyle, with posts ranging from beginner sewing machine tips to fusible appliqué methods. A warm, practical resource for anyone looking to start or improve their quilting practice.
https://stitchandthings.co.uk/
Stitch and Things is a guide to textile arts covering crochet, embroidery, knitting, sewing, and tapestry, with introductory articles explaining the history and techniques of each craft. A handy reference for anyone curious about fabric arts, it offers accessible overviews of some of the oldest needlework traditions.
http://debbies-studio.com/
Debbie's Studio is a small Canadian business specializing in ergonomically designed handcrafted tools for hand quilting, rug hooking, punch needle, and other needlework crafts. Based near St. Marys, Ontario, Debbie offers products by appointment and attends regional craft shows including the Woodstock Fleece Festival and OHCG Annual.
http://marthabeth.com/needlework.html
Martha Beth's needlework hub covers everything from teaching at national stitch festivals to free downloadable charts, copyright guidance, and repetitive stress injury advice for stitchers. The site includes class listings, completed project showcases, humor, and links, making it a well-rounded resource from an experienced needlework instructor and author.