Crafts & DIY
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http://home.cio.net/annbow/page2.htm
Ann Nash is an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser based in La Conner, Washington, offering professional quilt appraisal services, a retail store called Creighton's Quilts, and a curated selection of antique and new heirloom quilts for sale. The site covers everything from insurance appraisals and donation valuations to quilting books, folk art, and quilt-related jewelry available at her shop in the Morris Street Antiques mall.
http://knottedcotton.com/p/slow-blog-manifesto.html
Knotted Cotton is a crafting blog focused on quilting, tutorials, and handmade projects, with a charming 'Slow Blog Manifesto' that celebrates taking the pressure off blogging. The creator champions a relaxed, guilt-free approach to sharing creative work, making it a welcoming space for quilters and crafters who balance making with everyday life.
https://www.eladnarra.com/
Ela is a disabled netizen who shares her creative work spanning zines, games, embroidery, coding, and writing on this charming personal site. Visitors can browse blog posts, fun pages, and projects, with links to her Mastodon and itch.io where she publishes zines and indie games.
https://my-cross-stitch-patterns.com/
A community-driven database of free cross stitch patterns covering categories from alphabets and Disney characters to superheroes and videogames, all created and shared by users. Visitors can vote on, comment on, and download patterns, or register to upload their own software-generated designs.
https://marilynbelford.com/
Marilyn Belford's website showcases her extensive collection of art quilts, organized into thematic galleries covering portraits, mythology, biblical subjects, and more. With sections for classes, a book, and a blog, this site offers a deep look into the creative world of a dedicated fiber artist.
https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/
Melva's quilting blog is a warm, content-rich space dedicated to scrap quilting, sew-alongs, and the creative life of a dedicated fabric enthusiast. Visitors will find studio updates, featured quilter spotlights, link-up parties, and detailed sew-along series covering projects like the Little House Sampler and Pieces of the Santa Fe Trail.
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://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.
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.
http://sewnbyleila.blogspot.com/
Leila Gardunia's quilting blog is packed with foundation paper piecing tutorials, block-of-the-month sampler series, and scrap-busting quilt patterns for all skill levels. Visitors will find detailed step-by-step instructions for projects like the Tiny Piecing Sampler and Scrappy Triangles, along with free downloadable templates and a newsletter for new pattern alerts.