Crafts & DIY
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https://wetcanvas.com/forums/topic/fiber-arts-links-books-and-resources
A community-curated thread on WetCanvas collecting links, books, and resources dedicated to fiber arts including knitting, crochet, and related textile crafts. Started in 2007 by user Rose Queen and grown through community contributions, it serves as a reference hub for artists exploring fiber-based media.
https://quiltsouthafrica.co.za/
The South African Quilters Guild (SAQG) is the national home for quilting enthusiasts across South Africa, connecting regional guilds, accredited quilt teachers, judges, and master quilters under one umbrella. Visitors can explore upcoming events like the 23rd National Quilt Festival, youth programs, competitions, heritage quilt archives, and resources for joining a quilting community near them.
https://moonlight.computer/
Moonlight computer is a cheerful, intentionally messy personal site celebrating the old web spirit, with sections covering recipes, a reading log, crafts, and DIY interests. The creator embraces imperfection and self-expression, listing interests like coffee, stationery, cats, and pixels while inviting visitors to join in bringing back the personal web.
https://fabriclink.com/
FabricLink is a comprehensive textile resource that has been helping consumers since 1995, offering an extensive fabric dictionary, care guides, stain removal tips, and an entire "Fabric University" curriculum covering fiber history, production, and characteristics. Whether you need to decode a care label, find out how to remove a holiday stain, or dive deep into the science of performance fabrics, this site serves as an authoritative reference for both everyday consumers and industry professionals.
https://sodabubble.neocities.org/
Soda's colorful personal corner of the web covers fashion, video games, theatre, and tabletop RPGs, with sections for outfit posts, a dream journal, and a rotating music playlist. The site is packed with blinkies, fanlistings, and personal touches that make it a charming example of the modern indie web revival aesthetic.
http://carolclasper.blogspot.com/2007/09/silk-paper-making-tutorial.html
Carol's crafting blog features a detailed tutorial on making silk paper, complete with step-by-step photos and a downloadable PDF guide. The site showcases handmade projects like a silk paper vase with nightlight, making it a practical resource for fiber arts and paper crafting enthusiasts.
https://flyingphoebe.blogspot.com/
The Flying Phoebe Cloth Doll Club is a nonprofit group of mixed media figurative artists who gather regularly to share their work, celebrate milestones, and engage in community outreach projects like making Beads of Courage. The blog chronicles their meetings, show-and-tell sessions, and creative challenges, offering a warm glimpse into a dedicated handcraft community centered on cloth doll making and appreciation.
https://www.quiltingbusiness.com/quilting-links.htm
QuiltingBusiness.com curates a broad collection of quilting links spanning supplies, patterns, instruction, and business resources for quilters looking to turn their craft into income. Organized by category and paired with a free email mini-course on monetizing quilting, this site from Gruntled Enterprises serves as a practical hub for both hobbyist and professional quilters.
http://thistleneedleworks.com/
Thistle Needleworks is a long-established needlework shop based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, specializing in counted thread embroidery, needlepoint canvas, and crewel embroidery supplies. The site serves as a storefront hub with links to classes, calendars, patterns, and their companion online shop at APNeedleArts.com.
https://techknitting.blogspot.com/
TECHknitting is a deeply technical knitting blog by TECHknitter, running since 2006 and covering advanced techniques like double knitting, selvedge edges, color patterns, and seaming methods with detailed diagrams and close-up photography. The site offers a searchable subject index and chronological archive, making it an exceptional reference for knitters seeking to elevate handmade work through precise, well-explained technique guides.