Crafts & DIY
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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://plickityplunk.com/
Plickity Plunk Press (PP-Press) is a publishing and bookbinding studio based in Southern California, offering handmade bookbinding kits, workshops, and a limited-edition nature holiday children's book called 'Plickity-Plunk: An Acorn Winter-Tree Story' by Mimi Halo. The site features a charming mix of artisan book arts, a numbered and signed collectible edition, and workshop listings for the Los Angeles and Orange County area.
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://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://pueblo-west-quilters.blogspot.com/
The Pueblo West Quilters Guild is a Colorado-based quilting club that meets monthly at the Pueblo West Library, sharing schedules, guest programs, and community projects. Notably, the guild coordinates the making of Patriot quilts donated to a veteran rehabilitation facility, adding a charitable dimension to their craft-focused community.
https://babayagamusic.com/Dance-Costumes/harem-pants-and-pantaloons.htm
Maura Enright's Baba Yaga Music site offers detailed sewing tutorials for belly dance and folk dance costumes, including step-by-step instructions for making harem pants and pantaloons with cutting diagrams and construction guides. The page covers design considerations, fabric choices, sizing adjustments, and gusset techniques, making it a practical reference for dancers who sew their own performance wear.
https://quiltingideas.com/
Published by Jeannie Matthews since 1998, this quilting resource shop offers a comprehensive catalog of quilting supplies including books, magazines, patterns, batting, fabrics, stencils, sewing machines, and tools for quilters of all skill levels. Visitors can browse curated product categories spanning everything from machine quilting guides to quilt kits and quilting software, making it a one-stop reference for both beginners and experienced quilters.
https://craftybeartreasures.blogspot.com/
Craftybear's link-heavy blog is a sprawling collection of craft resources, curating hundreds of free patterns and tutorials for crochet, sewing, quilting, and more. Visitors can browse themed label categories covering everything from crochet scoodies and headbands to sewing table runners and baby bibs.
https://www.iaswww.com/apr/Arts/Crafts/Quilting/Web_Rings
A curated directory page listing quilting-focused webrings, connecting visitors to communities dedicated to quilt patterns, foundation piecing, crazy quilts, longarm quilting, and more. Part of the IAS (Internet Advertising Solutions) web directory, it serves as a handy hub for quilters looking to explore interconnected hobbyist and pattern-sharing sites.
http://365crochet.com/
Run by Farrah, 365 Crochet is a generous resource of free crochet patterns organized by category, covering everything from kids' mittens and Christmas ornaments to masks, garments, and home accessories. The blog also includes stitch guides, abbreviations, and e-classes, making it a welcoming destination for crocheters of all skill levels.