Crafts & DIY
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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.
https://easycrochet.com/all-free-crochet-patterns
Krista's EasyCrochet.com is a comprehensive library of over 700 free crochet patterns covering everything from baby blankets and afghans to hats, scarves, and clothing. The site also offers handy tools like a blanket sizing calculator and yarn substitution guide, making it a well-rounded destination for crocheters of all skill levels.
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://sewhappygeek.co.uk/index.php/useful-sewing-and-craft-links
Sew Happy Geek is the creative corner of Jenna, an American crafter living in the UK who makes handmade handbags, quilts, and accessories. This page collects her favorite sewing and quilting resource links, from free tutorial blogs to quilting basics sites, making it a handy springboard for fellow crafters.
http://pickledish.blogspot.com/
Stitch Literate is Lesly's quilting blog featuring detailed project write-ups, pattern reviews, and a gallery of completed quilts ranging from bargello lap quilts to flying geese baby quilts. The site documents her creative process with candid notes on alterations, fabric choices, and techniques like quilt-as-you-go and English paper piecing.
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://cawspi.org/page/2001358-home
The Capital Area Woodworkers Guild is a membership organization for woodworking enthusiasts, offering monthly meetings, shop tours, educational programs, and a community of fellow craftspeople. The site includes a calendar of events, photo gallery, classifieds, and recent presentations on topics like cabinet building basics.
https://pokopon.nekoweb.org/
Pokopon's ceramic studio diary chronicles her handmade pottery work from a studio in Alabama, featuring a piece spotlight gallery, glaze lab logs, and in-progress updates on commissions like a large serving bowl. The site blends charming pixel art aesthetics with genuine craft documentation, making it a cozy corner of the web for ceramics enthusiasts and fans of old-school personal pages alike.
http://caron-net.com/featurefiles/featmay.html
This feature article from the CARON Collection's online needlework magazine presents a detailed history of Crazy Quilts, tracing the tradition from Colonial patchwork necessity through its Victorian heyday as an ornate embroidered art form. Written by Betty Pillsbury in collaboration with Rita Vainius, it offers both historical context and practical needlework inspiration for quilters and embroidery enthusiasts.
https://jaybirdquilts.com/
Jaybird Quilts is Julie Herman's quilting blog and pattern shop, featuring her signature rulers like the Hex N More and Super Sidekick alongside original quilt patterns, books, and sew-alongs. Visitors can find free tutorials, block-of-the-month programs, and a directory of participating shops across North America where kits and patterns are available.