“Diagrams and directions for every stitch you can think of (and some you’ve probably never heard of).” From the basics to composite stitches, this site aims to educate learners at all levels. Find stitches, design patterns, and an archive of articles.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts
Counted Cross Stitch, Needlework, and Stitchery Page
Counted Cross Stitch, Needlework, and Stitchery Page
Includes FAQs from rec.arts.textiles.needlework and a guide to related Internet resources.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts
World Wide Quilting Page
A plethora of information on quilting. Includes a How-To page, that has instructions for many common quilting techniques — such as block piecing, foundation piecing, strip piecing, rotary cutting, appliqu??, machine quilting, binding and setting, figuring yardage, drafting your own patterns and caring for quilts — and a quilt coloring book that …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Quilting
Origami Club
A large collection of origami patterns, includes both diagrams and animations to show the step-by-step. Also includes printable paper templates.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Fun Stuff–Arts & Crafts–Paper Crafts
Lost Quilt Come Home Page
“Dedicated to displaying lost and stolen quilts and to providing information on protecting quilts.” Maria Elkins created this page after her quilt was lost (and then happily found, 53 days later) by a shipping company. She has created a clearinghouse of information on shipping your quilts safely, as well as documenting, displaying and caring for …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Quilting
Dulaan Project
???Dulaan is the Mongolian word for WARM.??? Use your craft to warm those who need it most, in a part of the world that is always cold. This project accepts all projects in all sizes of clothing (including hats, socks and sweaters), from newborn to adult.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Knitting–Community Knitting
CraftyPod
This podcast is all about making stuff! Materials vary with each episode from pasta to crochet to mosaics with something for everyone who likes to be creative.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
WeaveCast
The podcast for hand weavers.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
The Wood Whisperer TV: Woodworking Videos
The Wood Whisperer TV: Woodworking Videos
Great for the new and experienced woodworker! Includes traditional woodworking projects as well as advice on selecting and maintaining tools and shop safety.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Hobbies; Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Reference–Experts & How-To; Hobbies
The Museum of Kitschy Stitches by Stitchy McYarnpants
The Museum of Kitschy Stitches by Stitchy McYarnpants
Stitchy McYarnpants gathers vintage knitting patterns that are a bit DATED and then adds her own hilarious commentaries. Add to your must-see (and do not knit this at home) list!
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Knitting
Lapidary Journal Step-by-Step Jewelry Making Instructions
Lapidary Journal Step-by-Step Jewelry Making Instructions
This webpage provides an alphabetical list of jewelry-making projects that users can click on to receive detailed step-by-step instructions.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Arts–Crafts
Creative Spotlite – Art Lessons Online – Art Instruction for Beginners
Creative Spotlite – Art Lessons Online – Art Instruction for Beginners
Provides art tutorials from trained artists. Topics include drawing, painting, crafts, and mixed media. Also provides information on color theory and composition. Includes artist interviews.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Visual Arts; Arts & Humanities Blogs; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Crafting Blogs
Generations Quilt Patterns
Read articles and lessons about how quilting. Includes information about how to choose, buy, and use fabrics, patterns, and sewing machines.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Quilting; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art
Frogland!
If you like frogs, this is the site for you. There are frog facts, pictures of frogs to color, and even jokes about frogs. There are also frog news articles, frog fables, and a frog art gallery. This site even helps you figure out everything you need to know before you get a frog!
Subject: Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Zoology–Reptiles & Amphibians; Entertainment & Leisure–Pets–Reptiles & Amphibians; Fun Stuff–Jokes & Riddles; Fun Stuff–Arts & Crafts–Coloring–Science; Math And Science–Animals–Reptiles & Amphibians; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Biology–Zoology (Animal Biology)
Tipnut
An ecletic collection of household tips, craft projects, recipes, kitchen & cooking tips brought together in one site.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Entertainment & Leisure–Home & Garden–Home Maintenance & Improvement; Entertainment & Leisure–Food–Recipes & Cookbooks; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Cooking & Recipe Blogs; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Crafting Blogs–Knitting Blogs
Gathering of Quilters
View over 90 quilts that were shown at the Quilters Gathering Quilt Show in Benton Harbor, Michigan on March 16, 2002. Learn more about individual quilters and the inspiration behind their quilts. Links to outside sites direct visitors to more information on quilt history, patterns, and techniques.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Quilting; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Craft & Folk Art
Basketry Information
A collection of basketry information – including magazines & newsletters, sources of materials, Associations & Guilds, conventions & meetings, exhibits, collections, and related web links.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Hobbies; Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts
Knit Spirit
A knitting blog and podcast with practical advice as well as opinions and and interviews regarding the underlying spirit to knit.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts–Knitting; DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
Hello Craft
“Hello Craft is dedicated to the advancement of independent crafters and the handmade movement, as well as empowering small business owners and educating the public to the benefits of buying handmade and teaching the joys of making.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
T-Chisel
A weekly woodworking podcast focused on furniture building. The podcast features weekend how-to projects like building a Federal table with a step by step approach using basic woodworking techniques.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Arts & Crafts; Hobbies