Crafts & DIY
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http://quilttemplates.com/
Baycreek Quilting Products, run by Linda Laney out of Coos Bay, Oregon, sells a wide range of laser-cut acrylic rotary cutting templates for quilters of all skill levels, including curved, hexagon, Millefiori, and jelly roll designs. The shop also offers custom template orders, quilt kits, and sewing notions, making it a go-to online source for specialty quilting tools.
http://marthabeth.com/needlework.html
Martha Beth's needlework hub covers everything from teaching at national stitch festivals to free downloadable charts, copyright guidance, and repetitive stress injury advice for stitchers. The site includes class listings, completed project showcases, humor, and links, making it a well-rounded resource from an experienced needlework instructor and author.
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.
http://togs-from-bogs.blogspot.com/2009/07/steel-needles-take-two.html
Run by a medieval archaeologist specializing in garment reconstruction and historic tailoring, this blog explores the material culture of textiles through the lens of hands-on craft practice. Posts cover topics like Skjoldehamn reconstructions, steel needles, hand spinning, and knitting patterns, blending academic rigor with practical crafting guidance.
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://leecat.art/
Lee Cattarin's creative portfolio showcases a rich collection of handspun yarn projects, including alpaca, plant fiber, and hand-dyed skeins in a variety of weights and colorways. The site also features block print art and some software/web projects, making it a cozy corner of the internet where fiber arts and digital craft intersect.
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.
http://absolutelyfreeplans.com/
Absolutely Free Plans is an index of free woodworking and building plans available online, covering everything from boat construction and workshop furniture to kids' toys and outdoor projects. It also links to sister sites featuring vintage Mission Style furniture plans from the late 1800s and beginner wood-turning courses, making it a handy starting point for DIY builders and hobbyist woodworkers.
https://another.rodeo/feed
Carter Baxter's personal site collects hands-on restoration and tinkering projects, including a detailed 1971 Eco fiberglass camper restoration and a 2000 Toyota 4Runner rebuild. A mix of vehicle restoration, web experiments, and writing makes this a compelling compendium for anyone who loves analog machines and DIY projects.
https://i-bead.com/
Run by designer Amy Loh-Kupser, i-bead.com sells peyote stitch and brickstitch amulet bead patterns, kits, and bead books for all skill levels. The site also features a calendar of craft show appearances and applique design classes held across the western United States.