~ Early Web Links ~

A curated link directory from the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals (ICAP), connecting visitors to hundreds of quilting and textile-related businesses, artists, fabric suppliers, and pattern designers. Run by Morna McEver Enterprises, this resource serves serious quilters and professionals with reciprocal linking opportunities across the quilting community.

Crescent Shaped is a fanlisting dedicated to croissants, celebrating fans of the beloved flaky pastry from around the world. With 628 members and counting, it invites croissant enthusiasts to join and connect through The Fanlistings Network.

Straer's personal site, titled 'The Hobbyist,' welcomes visitors through a whimsical portal guided by their AI-style assistant character 57-R-43-R. The site has a mysterious, atmospheric tone hinted at by its tagline 'The Past Knows You' and its participation in 'Weird Web October,' suggesting a creative hobbyist space with eclectic interests.

The Midwest Region of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) serves model railroading enthusiasts across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin through its network of local divisions, conventions, and the Achievement Program. Visitors can explore contest results showcasing scratch-built and kit-built locomotives, freight cars, and structures, plus access the quarterly Waybill newsletter and a regional events calendar.

Prince Charming is a fanlisting dedicated to frogs, run by Annie and listed with The Fanlistings Network, welcoming frog enthusiasts from around the world to join its community of over 600 members. Visitors can join for free by submitting their name and country, browse fan buttons, and connect with fellow frog lovers through this cheerful little shrine.

North American Prototype Modelers (NAPM) is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based HO scale model railroad club founded in 1977, dedicated to building and operating one of the finest model railroads in the country. The site covers the club's history, permanent layout facility, membership requirements, and their commitment to high standards of prototype modeling.

Do the Dew is a fanlisting dedicated to Mountain Dew, the iconic citrus soda, inviting fans to join and show their love for the drink. Run by Joy and listed on The Fanlistings Network under the non-alcoholic drinks category, the site features member codes and a growing list of fellow Mountain Dew enthusiasts.

BJ's Holiday House is a personal site dedicated to holiday themes, likely featuring seasonal decorations, imagery, and festive content based on its title and image-heavy layout. The splash page invites visitors to enter what appears to be a cheerful, holiday-focused personal corner of the old web.

A dedicated page celebrating Ivan Collins (1906-1971), a craftsman who spent thirty years building meticulous one-eighth scale models of historic horse-drawn vehicles from the American West. The page features photos from the book 'Historic Vehicles in Miniature' by Ron Brentano, showcasing 12 of Collins' 62 remarkable miniatures including stagecoaches, farm wagons, hearses, and carriages.

Ray's Miscellany is a sprawling personal site covering a wide range of eclectic interests including Bristol UK history, optical illusions, vintage postcards, Terre Haute Indiana, and his father's Royal Navy service. Running since 1999 and still actively updated, it showcases over two decades of hobbyist research and personal curiosity across dozens of unique topic pages.