Crafts & DIY
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https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/
Run by Cynthia Brunz Designs, this blog chronicles the charitable quilting group Many Hands and Many Hearts, showcasing completed scrap quilts made from donated fabrics and community volunteers. Posts highlight individual quilts with charming backstories about the makers, backing fabrics, and longarm quilters who brought each project to life.
https://www.woodnet.net/links
WoodNet.net is a curated directory of woodworking resources compiled by the editors of Woodsmith and ShopNotes magazines, covering everything from tool makers and lumber suppliers to free plans and woodworking forums. Visitors can browse hundreds of categorized links spanning home woodworking sites, custom woodworking, clubs, schools, and supplies, making it a comprehensive jumping-off point for woodworkers of all skill levels.
http://fayelabanaris.com/
Faye Labanaris runs a site centered around her love of flowers and gardening, featuring a shop with craft kits and current projects shared via Facebook. The welcoming garden-themed quote sets the tone for what appears to be a creative, nature-inspired crafting and gardening resource.
https://chronodove.neocities.org/
Chronodove is Dove's cozy personal corner of the web, functioning as a commonplace book and life log with diary entries, dream logs, shrine pages, and a rich collection of hobby documentation including crochet projects, baking, cooking, and perfume. The site stands out for its consistent updating and breadth of handmade creative content, with crochet projects and baking featured most prominently across the update history.
http://www.niftyfiftyquilters.com/
The Nifty Fifty Quilters of America is a community of quilters who participate in 50-state quilt block swaps, having exchanged over 70,000 blocks across dozens of themed rounds including Civil War, Native American, and Sunbonnet Sue. The site showcases photos of swapped blocks organized by state, links to free craft patterns, and highlights the group's Breast Cancer Survivor and Memorial charity quilts.
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://avenue.neocities.org/
Avenue is the personal blog of Belle, a 32-year-old UK-based creator who paints, knits, quilts, and makes zines, documenting her everyday life and creative projects since 2019. With multiple linked side projects including a photo log, hobby log, and zine, her site is a cozy corner of the old web brimming with handmade charm and personality.
http://oddknit.com/patterns/treesandleaves/conkers.html
ODDknit offers free knitting patterns for charming nature-inspired creations, including this popular conker pattern complete with husk variations and step-by-step round-by-round instructions. The site features a full gallery of botanical knitting designs including leaves, twigs, and acorns, making it a delightful resource for crafters who love miniature knitted objects.
https://piecemakerscountrystore.com/free-stuff/the-q-list
The Q-List is a massive curated directory of over 500 links to quilting, needlework, cloth doll, and crafts-related websites, maintained by Piecemakers Country Store. Organized alphabetically and by category, it serves as a comprehensive gateway for crafters seeking online shops, free patterns, embroidery resources, and more.
https://thetreehouseguide.com/
The Treehouse Guide, created by Patrick Fulton, is a comprehensive DIY reference covering everything from selecting the right tree to framing, supports, and a 7-stage design process for building your own treehouse. It includes tutorials, a FAQ, glossary, downloadable plans, and a gallery of treehouses from around the world, making it a solid starting point for both beginners and ambitious builders.