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Crafts

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A - F

  1. Australian Sites :
    • Australian Craft Show, The
      Covers all major craft areas. Links to craft fairs and workshops.
    • Australian Craft Network
      Among all the other crafts there are sections on needlework and cross stitch. Appears to be primarily for businesses rather than individuals.
    • Australian Lace Guild
      Download patterns to make, find suppliers and even go to exhibitions.
    • Biante Diecast
      Into model cars ? This is the place. Models of all kinds covering F1, Australia and overseas. Even has a new Monaro model.
    • Craft Search [Australian]
      Find everything from information on craft specialists, displays, etc., through to resources. For an international search use their site at Craft Search [International].
    • F’Arty Crafts
      A range of supplies reaching nearly to 20 000 items. Listed in category areas.
    • Frontline Hobbies
      Shopping access, news, enquiries, a number of links, all sorts of hobbies and toys covered.
    • Hobbyco
      Every hobby area is covered. What’s new, weekly specials and other links from Australia’s oldest hobby store.
    • Kids.net.au Crafts
      Extensive annotated links [with home pages demonstrated] to other sites that provide a vast range of craft activities, some of which are way out of the norm and well worth seeing.
    • Knitting : Wool Shack, The
      Know about all aspects of knitting from the wool right through to any patterns, accessories or special techniques you might wish to try.
    • Needlecraft
      A range of craft activities that involve needle and thread, including embroidery and patchwork.
    • Potters Society of Australia, The
      Articles, booklets on methods, exhibitions and suppliers who discount.
    • Quickcraft
      A range of CDs with printable craft activities. Many are based around themes such as Our Solar System, Weather, Ocean, etc.. There are also Free downloadables, links to several other sites and more. Pricing is reasonable at approx. AU$25 per CD. Worth considering.
    • Reverse Garbage
      Based in the greater Sydney area. The centre of re-usable materials for all sorts of crafts.
    • Stitches and Craft Show, The Sydney
      A place to visit for all interested in crafts that use sewing as a base.
  2. Crochet
    Almost a forgotten art in this day and age. Use the following tutorials to see what you can learn.
    • CGOA Crochet Lessons
      Lessons for children and both right and left handers are accessed through the ‘Resources’ link.
    • Crochet Australia
      Tutorials [both left and right handed], stitch descriptor, resources.
  3. Cross Stitch Patterns
    There are sites where you can find these, either for Free or to purchase.
    • Alita
      Download a range of designs from 6 major groupings for Free.
    • Bucilla
      A wide range of top quality cross stitch patterns.
    • Free Cross Stitch Designs
      Free designs available from DMC [US]. Join for Free and you can get more.
    • Free Patterns Online
      ‘You may print them and use them for your own personal use, and may copy them for other people. You may also use them for teaching purposes.’
    • Top Cross Stitch Sites
      Several hundred sites covering all forms of cross stitch in different genre.
  4. Embroidery :
  5. Free Resources :
    • All Free Crafts
      ‘Over 650 original crafts, Free craft projects and easy homemade gift ideas. All our Free crafts include photos and how-to instructions so you learn new crafting skills and enjoy great results.’
    • Anne the Gran’s Designs
      Designs Free for personal use. Now called ‘Useful Stuff for PC-Designer’.
    • Craftown
      ‘A crafter’s resource centre. Free craft patterns, projects and lessons are available here. We have all types of crafts to make, from Country to Victorian. Patterns to crochet, knit, sew, quilt, and 1 000’s of unique craft projects. We provide endless resource pages, and Free, on-line crafting instruction for a variety of crafting interests.’
    • Essortment
      ‘Origami, Scrapbooking, Flowers, and Home Decor. Ideas for fun crafts.’ This is a really significant collection of activities that will keep you active for a long time.
      Well presented !
    • Free Art & Crafts Instruction School
      Has Craft projects & lessons, as well as drawing, art, photography and more.
    • Free Designs
      Designs Free for personal use.
    • Free Patterns
      While not restricted to sewing there are a number of patterns here. There are also knitting patterns.
    • Make Stuff - Crafts/Projects
      A listing of things to make from ‘Apple Head Dolls’ to ‘Wooden Figure Key Hanger’. A reasonable listing. There is also a link to Sewing activities.
    • Wool Works
      While not updated for some time, there are patterns and resources available through this site making it worth visiting.

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G - L

  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • 3D Paper Art
      ‘You can bring out the creative side in you and your family with these amazing Paper Arts. Build ancient Egyptian temples or supersonic planes, and learn about the designs and history also !’ Provided by Canon Europe.
    • Antique Sewing Machines
      [The Online Resource]
      They weren’t always the sleek, multi-function machines of today.
    • Arts & Crafts
      Dozens of great craft activities grouped under several headings such as holiday crafts, miniatures, recycling, clay and many more. Some unusual activities also included. Now called ‘Marlies’ Creative Universe’.
    • Arts and Crafts Show, The
      American based but still useful. Bookshop provides access to books not normally available here.
    • Craftbits, Welcome to !
      A wide range of crafts, and many of the ideas and instructions are Free via a series of topic headings such as Paper Crafts, Miscellaneous Crafts, etc.. Best of all - it is fully Australian.
    • Craft Magazine’s Online Forum
      Covers both general and specific craft areas.
    • DIY Network
      A wide range of activities for creative people. Also check the links at the bottom of each page before you leave. Suitable for all ages.
    • Enchanted Learning
      Part of a larger educational portal, this site provides a range of suitable craft activities for a wide age range.
    • FabricLink
      ‘The Educational Resource for Fabrics, Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Care.’ News, fabric hints, glossary and much more on this fascinating site.
    • Hobbies and Crafts
      Just about every hobby you could ever think of is included. Part of the About network.
    • Home Sewing Association, The
      Another US based site. There are educator materials which can be accessed on the site. The ‘enthusiast’ section has resources and information.
    • Kaboose Network Craft
      Part of the Kid’s Domain portal and covering a variety of craft activities grouped under different headings as well as links to other craft sites.
    • Kid’s Craft Weekly
      Designed for younger children, it has a monthly newsletter with activities and ideas and other information. An archive of previous issues is available.
    • National Geographic Kids
      A variety of craft activities as part of the ‘Kids’ National Geographic site.
    • Paula’s Useful Stuff
      Access Free designs for personal use.
  2. Individual Crafts, Other :
    • Doll Making
      While US based, there are some Free doll making patterns and projects you can use on the site. Based on specific doll types. Can be slow to load.
    • FamilyFun All About Puppets
      ‘From merry bands of marionettes to handfuls of puppets and other tiny performers, we have everything you need to stage a show-stopping puppet production.’
    • Flower Based Crafts
      ‘Crafty’ ideas using flowers and also from this site.
    • Go Fly a Kite
      How to build and fly a variety of kites as well as some of the background to kite flying. You could also visit The Virtual Kite Zoo, which you can download as a zip file.
    • International Miniature Aircraft Association
      The world body for radio controlled model aircraft.
    • Knitting
      While not that common at present, this site will provide information, Free patterns, tips, tutorials, stitch library and more.
    • Online Etch A Sketch
      Give up the old fashioned way, do it online using the arrow keys. [Access via ‘Let’s Sketch’ icon.
    • Scale Model Index
      One interested person’s list of links to all things related to aircraft scale models. You may find some interesting sites to visit.

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M - R

  1. Origami :
    • All Oriland Origami Galore !
      A very extensive site which has a wide range of origami patterns, activities and supplies available.
    • Origami [1]
      Joseph Wu’s page will give you lots of help.
    • Origami [2]
      Check out this site for patterns, instructions, a gallery and more.
    • Robert J Lang Origami
      A semi-commercial site which has some of the most amazing origami figures you could imagine, some with folding descriptions included.
    • Toymaker, The
      ‘Free paper toys that you can make yourself. Just print them out, cut, glue and enjoy.’ Needs Adobe Reader.
    • Travel to Oriland
      A Thinkquest site. By sending people on a travelling tour of several ‘cities’, you are provided with the tools to develop a range of origami skills that will enable you to create fabulous origami creations.
  2. Quilting :
    • Equilt Blocks
      Free block patterns with full details and instructions.
    • Free Quilt Patterns
      Extensive patterns with full instructions and all for Free.
      highly recommended !
    • Marcia Hohn’s Quilter’s Cache
      Select from a wide range by size, name or select a page. FAQs, border patterns, troubleshooting and more.
      highly recommended !
    • Quilt Information
      A good starting point if you are looking for information on quilting. US based - briefly annotated links.
    • Quilting
      From the About portal with extensive links for all aspects of quilting.
    • Quilting for Beginners
      While designed for younger students, all beginners would find it useful.

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S - Z

  1. Scrapbooking
    One of the newer crafts finding favour. There are a lot of sites devoted to helping you develop your skills in this area. These are just a few of them.
    • Aussie Scrapbooking Studio
      Tips & techniques, page ideas, newsletter, shows, other links, shop, what’s new and more.
    • Computer Scrapbooking
      Graphics, advice, layouts, fonts, articles, fun stuff, links, discussion and more.
    • Scrapbooking 101
      ‘Learn all about the basics of scrapbooking from how to get started and then how to take it to the next level.’ Monthly newsletter [includes a Free Gift], product reviews and much, much more.
    • Scrapbooking.com
      Layouts, projects, basic techniques, get creative with your computer and more.
    • Scrapbooking Essentials
      Everything from adhesives to stickers and templates.
    • Scrapbooking Supplies R Us
      ‘Scrapbooking Supplies R Us is your on-line Scrapbook store. We have over 8,000 scrapbooking supplies and embellishments in stock, we offer scrapbook supplies to crafters of all kinds.’ US based, but excellent range.
    • Scrapbooking Top 50
      Links to what may be considered the top 50 scrapbooking sites on the web.
    • ScrapJazz
      A-Z of topics, layout gallery, web site directory, contests and much, much more at this portal.
  2. Tools & Techniques :
    • Glue It
      Described as the ‘home of model making’. There are kits for just about everything. Being US based, you have to order and import, but there are sections on hints & tips and museums, articles & a gallery which could be of special interest. A commercial site.
    • Kaboose - Craft Recipes
      Find recipes for a variety of ‘mixes’ used in a range of craft activities.
      Previously Kid’s Domain.
    • This to That
      Find out what glue to use to stick any two things together.

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