Crafts & DIY
340 sites
http://crochettexas.org/
The Crochet Texas Chapter is a local chapter of the Crochet Guild of America serving the North Texas and DFW region, bringing together crochet enthusiasts for education, charity work, and community events. Members can expect meetups, classes, and activities like state fair participation centered around the craft of crochet.
https://knittingpatternsgalore.com/
Knitting Patterns Galore is a searchable database of free knitting patterns sourced from designers and publications across the web, covering everything from baby accessories to blankets and vests. Visitors can browse by category, search by yarn weight or technique, and even submit their own freely available patterns to help grow the collection.
https://solitaryring.neocities.org/
Adamas, a 16-year-old chainmail artist, built this site to showcase their maille jewelry work and document an ambitious full-size scalemail shirt project. The site includes a gallery, a logbook, and a links section, with plans to expand into art, photography, and game shrines as the site grows.
http://withmyneedle.com/
Ellen Chester's needle arts business showcasing her original and historically-inspired embroidery sampler designs, including Quaker samplers and holiday patterns available for purchase. The site catalogs a rich collection of cross-stitch and needlework patterns drawn from antique sampler traditions, with products ranging from historic reproductions to sewing cases and needlebooks.
http://needlecraftuniversity.com/
Needlecraft University offers online courses in a range of fiber arts and needlework disciplines, including knitting, crochet, silk ribbon embroidery, and cross stitch. The site positions itself as a structured learning facility for crafters looking to develop their needlework skills through guided instruction.
https://needlenthread.com/videos
NeedlenThread.com is Mary Corbet's comprehensive hand embroidery resource, covering hundreds of stitches from basic line stitches to complex detached and filling techniques through written tutorials and how-to videos. Visitors will find free patterns, step-by-step beginner lessons, thread and fabric guides, book reviews, and an A-Z stitch index making it an exceptional reference for embroiderers of all skill levels.
https://www.craftdesigns4you.com/links.htm
Craft Designs for You, run by Cherie Marie Leck, is a comprehensive crafting resource and shop offering patterns, supplies, and free tutorials for beading, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, and plastic canvas. The links page curates helpful craft project resources including charitable initiatives like Project Linus, mask-making guides, and connections to other crafting communities.
http://treasuresfromtheheart-llc.blogspot.com/
Diana, based in Bon Secour, Alabama, runs this crafting blog tied to her small shop specializing in looms, spinning wheels, fibers, quilting supplies, and pattern books. Posts share links to sewing patterns, weaving tutorials, and knitting resources, reflecting her passion for nearly every type of handcraft.
https://twiddletails.blogspot.com/
Twiddletails is Anina's quilting blog featuring project updates, pattern progress, and a rich archive of tutorials covering techniques like English Paper Piecing, Flying Geese, Half Square Triangles, and Foundation Piecing. With free downloadable patterns and video tutorials spanning several years of posts, it's a genuine resource for quilters at all skill levels.
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.