Fiber Arts
Sites focusing on fiber arts. Many (but not all) of the listed sites include resources for more than one type of fiber art.
Animated Knots
"Animated Knots by Grog is the web’s #1 site for learning how to tie knots. From Boating Knots, Fishing Knots and Climbing Knots to tying a tie, or even Surgical Knots — we’ve got it covered."
"Follow along as ropes tie themselves, showing just the essential steps, so you can master a knot in no time. Jump into any category to get started. If you’re unsure where to begin, try starting with the Basics, our Knot of the Day, Grog’s Blog or check out every knot we’ve got!"
Antimony & Lace
"Welcome to one of the oldest Gothic DIY pages on the internet, now with updated original Gothic fashion projects and New Goth DIY projects for Goths and others who love a dark aesthetic."
Antique Pattern Library
"This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain, to preserve them, so we can keep our craft heritages in our hands. Most of these scans have been graphically edited to make the images easier for craft workers to see, and to reduce file sizes. They are available, for free, to anyone who wants them, for educational, personal, artistic and other creative uses."
Centuries Sewing
"Historical Costumes and Clothing".
Rosalie Gilbert
"Designed as a springboard for those who wish to learn a little more about the medieval woman: what she wears and why, how to be beautiful according to medieval standards, her personal hygiene and a little about a medieval woman’s life - clothing and dress accessories, celebrations and the customs associated with key events in her life- births, deaths, marriages, employment, education, pets and how she spent her days at home and on holidays."
Sentimental Baby
Personal blog, frequently discusses knitting, sewing, and books on fiber arts. Last updated 2015.
Sheep and Stitch
"Sheep & Stitch is more than just a site for knitting tutorials, patterns and inspiration. It’s based on a larger philosophy that everyone is a creator."
The Spruce Crafts
"The Spruce Crafts is a DIY craft and hobby site covering helpful tips and step-by-step tutorials from passionate makers. We help over 6 million users each month find the information they need to complete the perfect crafts project. Our 20-year-strong library of over 4,000 in-depth articles and tutorials covers a variety of crafts and hobbies, from crochet to coin collecting. We have a team of writers and professional DIYers all producing articles and tutorials with useful, beautiful photography and valuable insights honed from years of hands-on work. Whether you’re looking to master a new hobby, improve your skills, or simply get inspired, The Spruce Crafts is here to help. We are also wholly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion."
The Twisted Yarn
"Here is my blog, all about knitting and crocheting colour into my home in the Oxfordshire countryside (a converted old brewery with a wonky tower). When I’m not busy with yarn, I’m a clinical psychologist and mother of small twins. I also write a quarterly column for Simply Knitting magazine."
Miscellaneous
Other arts and crafts.
Artbeads Tutorials free
"Learn to Bead with Artbeads.com... At Artbeads.com, we understand the joy and creativity that comes with beading. That’s why we’ve dedicated a special category for everyone eager to learn to bead. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your journey in jewelry making, or an experienced crafter seeking new technologyniques, our extensive collection of free tutorials is your go-to resource."
Artbeads.com Kumihimo Tutorials
"Explore Traditional Japanese Braiding...Embark on a journey through the ancient art of Kumihimo with Artbeads, where our tutorials seamlessly blend traditional Japanese braiding with the vibrant world of beads. Our step-by-step guides are crafted for both beginners and seasoned crafters, offering everything from basic technologyniques to intricate designs. Enhance your creations with our specially curated selection of beads, perfect for Kumihimo projects. Discover the endless possibilities of braiding with beads and elevate your jewelry-making skills at Artbeads."
ArtShield
Sweeper: "Scan A.I.’s primary datasets to see if your images have potentially been trained on. Take action towards removing your images from being picked up by A.I. tools."
Watermarker: "Apply ArtShield’s robust invisible watermark to your images to help camouflage them against A.I. robot scrapers."
Dafont
"The fonts presented on this website are their authors’ property, and are either freeware, shareware, demo versions or public domain."
Fountain Pen Network
Forum and gallery for fountain pen users and enthusiasts.
Identify Font
"Identifont was launched in November 2000 to provide designers with a tool to help them identify fonts or select the best fonts for their projects. Since then it has grown to become the largest independent directory of digital fonts on the Internet, with a number of unique tools for locating fonts for particular applications."
Maker World
3D model library/community. Accepts genAI models but requires them to be labeled.
Papercraft Panda - Bookbinding
"Learn About Bookbinding & Handmade Books".
Plushify
"Your tool to create plushie and stuffed animal patterns".
Quickposes
"Quickposes is a tool for art students, illustrators or anyone who wants to focus on improving their drawing skills. By practicing gesture drawing you will not only get better at recognizing certain aspects of poses, but you will also build a visual library of characters and models."
Randal's Friends
"Randal’s Friends (RANFREN) is a series of surreal comics about a young person and his brother, along with the catmen people and other friends in their house in the mysterious Great Canadian suburbs where anything can happen. Randal has friends such as dolls which he can talk to and his new human pet Sebastian de Tomato Smith Chicken legs, who doesn’t quite seem to belong. Join them as they experience being people, the best that they can anyways. ."
The Creator's Guide to Comics Devices
"This library will give you (creator, amateur, scholar, etc) practical instruction on devices that are available in comics."