Crafts & DIY
340 sites
http://stitchingpretty.com/
Stitching Pretty is a curated showcase of needlework designers offering charted counted cross-stitch and embroidery designs, including hardanger, samplers, reproduction samplers, and whimsical creations. The site connects stitching enthusiasts with a collection of independent designers like Historic Handworkes, Firecracker Designs, and Ruby Slipper Needlework Designs, available through local needlework shops or direct inquiry.
http://knittingspinningsewingcrocheting.blogspot.com/
A long-running crafting blog by Mommab covering knitting, sewing, spinning, and crocheting projects dating back to 2007, with hundreds of posts documenting handmade creations. Highlights include original knitting patterns with detailed stitch instructions, sewn dresses donated to foster kids, and seasonal garments made for family members.
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://chromatic-crow.neocities.org/
Max's personal Neocities hub introduces a queer PNW creator in his late 20s with a strong focus on fiber arts and handmade crafts including knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, and cross stitch. The site is still early in development but serves as a link hub with a shareable button and connections to neighbors in the Neocities community.
http://carrolsx-stitch.com/
Carrol Nielsen's site showcases her original Australian cross stitch designs, including Christmas ornaments, baby birth samplers, and wildlife-themed patterns featuring wombats, kangaroos, and other Aussie animals. Charts are available as PDF downloads by email, with dozens of numbered designs listed with stitch counts and finished sizes, making it a charming small-scale design shop for needlework enthusiasts.
https://eg.bucknell.edu/~lwittie/sca/garb/bliaut.html
A detailed sewing pattern and construction guide for a 12th century bliaut, a medieval European garment worn by both men and women from roughly 1150 to 1250. Created by a member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), the page includes measurements, historical notes, references to period sculptures, and step-by-step instructions for achieving an authentic look.
https://clothdollconnection.com/
Cloth Doll Connection has been a free online hub for cloth doll enthusiasts since 1996, connecting makers with designers, free patterns, fabric suppliers, doll clubs, and online classes. The site serves as a comprehensive resource directory for the cloth doll community, featuring classified ads, designer spotlights, and links to events and challenges.
http://damesoftheneedle.blogspot.com/
Ebeth's Dames of the Needle is a long-running crafting blog focused on hand-dyed threads and fibers, with updates on new colorways like 'New England Bog' and 'Opalescent Winter's Dusk' from her 'From the Cauldron' line. Visitors get a peek into her dye studio process, trunk shows, and her warm, whimsical personality through posts stretching back to 2011.
https://sewing.org/index.html
Sewing.org is a comprehensive hub run by the Sewing & Craft Alliance offering free sewing patterns, project tutorials, and educational articles covering everything from bridal sewing to kids' crafts and charitable projects. The site features a wide range of categories including quilting, home decor, fashion sewing, and holiday projects, plus a community sewing room showcase and a blog.
http://crochetnmore.com/
Crochet N More, run by Tisa Enterprises out of Hazard, Kentucky, offers over 400 free crochet patterns organized by category including afghans, baby items, holiday crafts, pet accessories, and more. Active since 1998, the site also features crochet basics, tips, a newsletter archive, and helpful guides for beginners learning to read patterns.