Crafts & DIY
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http://knittingspinningsewingcrocheting.blogspot.com/2014/12/i-made-up-my-own-pattern-needle-us-4-3.html
Marion Naylor's long-running craft blog covers knitting, spinning, sewing, and crocheting, with original patterns like this handmade mitten design using beaded embellishments. The site includes a personal Etsy shop, a list of favorite fiber arts sellers, and years of archived posts dating back to 2007.
https://crochetandknitting.com/scrapbooking
A subsection of the CrochetandKnitting.com links directory focused on scrapbooking resources, listing sites for premade scrapbook pages, embellishments, and supplies. Part of a broader crafts directory covering dozens of categories from crochet and knitting to jewelry, quilting, and beyond.
https://joewoodworker.com/
Joe Woodworker is a comprehensive hobbyist resource dedicated to wood veneering and vacuum pressing, packed with tutorials, FAQs, glossaries, and DIY plans for building your own vacuum press. The site also sells veneer supplies, adhesives, and vacuum press kits, making it both an educational hub and a go-to source for materials.
https://freeapplique.com/
FreeApplique.com offers over 300 free downloadable applique and sewing patterns organized into categories like birds, butterflies, animals, Christmas, and quilt blocks. Visitors can find printable designs suited for baby bibs, T-shirts, quilts, pillows, and handcrafted gifts, making it a go-to reference for fabric crafters of all skill levels.
http://treasuresfromtheheart-llc.blogspot.com/2009/05/ellies-twirl-dress-any-size-featured.html
Diana's craft-focused blog from Bon Secour, Alabama shares sewing patterns, quilting links, weaving resources, and knitting finds alongside notes about her small craft shop. The site reflects a passionate maker's life, with posts spotlighting items like children's twirl dresses and free weaving patterns, plus connections to quilting communities and fiber arts groups.
https://woodguild.tripod.com/
The Woodworkers Guild of Southwest Michigan is a Kalamazoo-area woodworking club that meets monthly and welcomes new members for a modest seasonal dues fee. The site lists guild officers, newsletters, and a handy collection of local supplier links including lumber mills, paint stores, and specialty woodworking shops.
http://elismomma.blogspot.com/
Run by a crafter known as LoPeZ FaMiLy, this blog chronicles an ongoing passion for cross stitch with project updates, finished pieces, card exchanges, and items for sale on Etsy. Readers will find a warm community feel with comments, links to top cross stitch resources, and a log of completed works including Christmas cards, stockings, and client commissions.
https://juno.nekoweb.org/
Juno's colorful personal site on Nekoweb showcases their creative works including custom stamps, graphics, and coding projects alongside a moodboard, identity hoard, and blinkie collection. The site has a distinctly handcrafted neocities aesthetic with frequent updates, web cliques, webrings, and a growing archive of original digital creations.
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://eg.bucknell.edu/~lwittie/sca/garb/bliaut.html
A detailed sewing pattern and construction guide for a 12th century bliaut, a medieval European garment worn by both men and women from roughly 1150 to 1250. Created by a member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), the page includes measurements, historical notes, references to period sculptures, and step-by-step instructions for achieving an authentic look.