Ceramic Arts Daily"CeramicArtsDaily.org is an online community serving active potters and ceramic artists worldwide, as well as those who are interested in finding out more about this craft. CeramicArtsDaily.org provides a wide array of tools for learning about and improving skills, and a place for artists to display their work and to share ideas and perspectives about how their art and life interact to shape each other."
Ceramics TodayComprehensive independent internet resource for ceramics since 1995.
Clay Times"Ceramic art trends, tools, and techniques for potters worldwide."
How To Make PotteryA step by step look at making pottery in a small production studio. Includes wheel throwing, glazing and firing.
Polymer Clay CentralYour source for all things polymer clay. Includes message boards for polymer clay enthusiasts, contest opportunities, projects, tips and instructions.
Enchanted Learning CraftsThousands of crafts for kids, organized in a variety of different ways. Includes a chronological list of holiday crafts, as well as crafts organized by materials used.
Filth WizardryCraft projects for preschoolers, aka “filth wizards.”
Hands On CraftsThis site was designed as a partnership between North Carolina’s Mint Museums and the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County as a way to introduce children to crafts. Lots of interactive features and detailed overviews on a variety of craft disciplines.
Kids Craft WeeklyThis blogger creates "newsletters" filled with craft ideas and will send them to your email. All of the past newsletters are available on the blog, and look to be filled with great ideas of crafts for use with kids.
The Crafty Crow: a Children's Craft Collective"The Crafty Crow... collective specializes in crafts
found on weblogs of creative people who either have, or
work with, kids. There is an emphasis on projects inspired
by nature, crafts that make use of recyclable materials
and open-ended art meant to bring families closer
together through the creative experience."
KnitProOnline tool converts image files to knit, crochet, needlepoint or cross stitch patterns. Nifty! What do you want to stitch?
KnittyWebsite for a popular quarterly knitting magazine. Features extensive archive of back issues, articles and patterns to browse or search through. Patterns are complete and free for personal use. Patterns rated on a "Level of Difficulty Index" from "mellow" through "tangy" and "piquant" to "extraspicy".
RavelryA knit and crochet user-driven community and forum. A place to keep track of yarn, tools projects and patterns, and share ideas and inspiration. Requires free registration.
Stitch 'n BitchGroups of knitters and crocheters who get together to craft and chat. Find or create a local group, join discussions in the forums, and check out their great books.
The Purl BeeTons of great patterns and tutorials for knitting, crochet, sewing and embroidery.
EtsyA marketplace and community where individual craftspeople can sell their handmade items directly to customers through a "store". They are easy to set up, and gain exposure as part of a wider market. A great place to shop for unique handmade goods, patterns, craft supplies and vintage items. Features a keyword-search of all items, browsing by category, and an "Alchemy" section to request custom items. With an account, you can buy and sell, add items or sellers to your "favorites" to see what else they come up with, post to the forums, and more. "Etsy" rhymes with "Betsy".
RegretsyHilarious & mean. Regretsy bloggers scour the Etsyverse for the worst handmade products, then make fun of them for your reading pleasure.
All Crafts DirectoryA free directory of craft links. Includes a monthly email newsletter you can subscribe to for updates on the latest free projects and reviews.
Craft magazineAn extensive website celebrating the DIY spirit and transforming traditional crafts. Includes a blog and articles with tons of innovation and inspiration, patterns, a forum and more. Check out their sister site, Make magazine, aimed at the techie side of crafts and DIY.
CraftsterCraftster.org is a community for crafts and Do It Yourself, with forums filled with ideas, advice, projects and inspiration.
Index to "HOW TO DO IT" InformationThis is the online version of a print reference index that librarians around the world have used for years. "The INDEX TO HOW TO DO IT INFORMATION is a guide to locating magazine articles that contain how-to information, instructions, plans, suggestions and tips on how to solve and prevent problems, construct projects, pursue an art, craft, hobby, etc."
Indian Arts and Crafts BoardU.S. Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board site. “The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) promotes the economic development of American Indians and Alaska Natives of federally recognized Tribes through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market.”
One Pretty ThingThis blog provides a daily entry, showing enticing pictures of craft project tutorials from a variety of internet sources. Many of the crafts are geared towards adults working with kids.
The Crafts ReportBusiness resource for artists and retailers. Includes articles, discussion boards and a directory for craft shows and calls for entries.
TipNutThousands of tips and projects: “Your online guide to the crafty & clever.”
Zakka Life"Jessica Okui creates original craft projects and tutorials every week on Zakka Life. She also shares about recipes, entertaining and tips." This multi-craft blog is divided into useful categories for easy browsing.
A Little HutA graphic designer who offers many amazing tutorials and printables, mostly for creating with paper. So cool. This blog is one that will appeal more towards adults and possibly young adults.
Mich L. in L.A.Great upcycled jewelry projects.
Olympia Dumpster DiversOlympia artist Ruby Re-Usable blogs about recycled art in Olympia, the Pacific Northwest, the USA and around the world.
Burda StyleFind and share sewing patterns. Requires free account to download patterns (in pdf format). Most patterns are free, though some Burda patterns have a small fee. Upload your own patterns and share pictures of your projects. See what others have made and get new ideas.
Costumer's ManifestoClearinghouse for a staggering number of well-organized links on historical, theatrical and vintage costuming.
Pattern ReviewA huge sewing pattern review site. Members post reviews of sewing patterns, participate in forums and share their projects. A great place to find out more about patterns you are thinking of making and share tips and advice with others.
ThreadbangerYouTube channel of sewing and fashion related tutorials. “Today’s hippest trends aren’t in New York, Paris, or Milan. They’re waiting for you in your closet, your attic, and the thrift shop down the street.”