Crafts & DIY
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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://peachyvoid.com/
Peachy's Curiosity Cabinet is a charming personal site by a creator named Sage, built as a nostalgic escape from modern social media with plans for shrines, art galleries, fanfiction, plant and bug collections, and more. The site has a whimsical scrapbook aesthetic with web pets, webrings, a custom music player, and an ever-growing to-do list of creative projects that make it a delightful work in progress.
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.
https://quiltingbyjeannie.blogspot.com/
Jeannie is a professional long-arm quilter, pattern designer, and grandmother who documents her quilting projects, expo visits, and original patterns available on Craftsy. Visitors will find hundreds of quilt photos, detailed stitching close-ups, and a deep archive of posts spanning years of creative work.
https://afewscraps.com/
Christina Cameli's quilting blog covers free-motion quilting techniques, design inspiration, and tutorials for sewists of all levels. The site features a rich archive of posts dating back to 2008, along with free-motion design galleries, wedge quilt tutorials, and links to her video course on choosing quilting designs.
http://www.artecy.com/
Artecy Cross Stitch, run by Tereena Clarke, offers thousands of downloadable cross stitch patterns organized into browsable galleries spanning categories like animals, Celtic, blackwork, Asian, and baby designs. The site features a monthly free pattern and a membership system, making it a well-stocked hub for counted cross stitch enthusiasts of all skill levels.
https://lacismuseum.org/
The Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles in Berkeley, California is a legacy institution honoring textile artist Kaethe Kliot, celebrating the history and artistry of lace and fiber arts since 2004. Visitors can explore rotating exhibitions like the current Normandy Lace display, browse vintage postcard collections documenting historical lacemakers, and sign up for classes in textile crafts.
https://annemarieshaakblog.blogspot.com/
Annemarie's Haakblog is a Dutch-language crochet blog by Annemarie, featuring original patterns, tutorials, and project posts covering everything from amigurumi animals to seasonal decorations. The site includes a published book called 'Crochet in the City' and offers both free and paid patterns, making it a rich resource for crochet enthusiasts.
http://craftweb.com/
CraftWEB is an online community and project dedicated to connecting professional craftspeople, craft organizations, and craft enthusiasts to share information and promote fine crafts worldwide. The site maintains high standards of workmanship and welcomes both aspiring and experienced artisans to network and collaborate.
http://thequickunpick.blogspot.com/2010/12/double-layer-twirly-skirt.html
The Quick Unpick is a sewing and crafting blog featuring step-by-step tutorials like this double layer twirly skirt with vertical shirring and scalloped elastic detail. The creator shares beginner-friendly sewing guides, fabric tips, and original garment patterns with plenty of in-progress photos.