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CRAFTS & ARTS
GENERAL | GLASS, STAINED GLASS, TILE | HOLIDAY CRAFTS | JEWELRY
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PAINTING, CHARCOALING, ETC. | PAPERCRAFT | SOAP & CANDLES
TOYS & PUZZLES | WEAVING & FIBER | WOOD | RECIPROCAL LINKS
Bisque Imports - Leaders In Pressed Bisque - a wide range of quality bisqueware at wholesale prices. Dinnerware, platters, figurines, mugs, bowls plus much more! http://www.bisqueimports.com
Glass Attic - Diane Black's "encyclopedia" of information on polymer clay. Here you'll find over 90 categories (1300+ pages) of information relating to all polymer techniques, plus lessons, supply sources, tools, and problem solving (as well as polymer photography, business, teaching, finding inspiration, etc.) Each category contains many links to examples for illustration, and often to lessons as well. - http://www.glassattic.com/
DECO Clay Craft Academy is a unique craft experience, offering classes, supplies and custom-created designs for the home and special events. - http://www.decoclay.com/
Polymer Clay Central - techniques and projects - http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/
Danielle's Place - Polymer Clay Crafts for Kids - Check out all the fun crafts you can make with clay, including star ornaments, gift tags, and mini-books. - http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/clay_crafts.html
Modelling Clay Craft - Here is a recipe to make modelling clay. You can make anything you wish with this dough, let your imagination go wild. - http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/ArtsAndCrafts/Crafts/ModellingClay.html
Polymer Clay Craft Projects for teens and older kids. Projects include polymer clay buttons, beads, frames, canes and more. http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/polymerclay
Sculpey.com - all 231 projects - http://www.sculpey.com/projects_AllProjects.htm
About.com Recipe for Family Fun - Bakable Clay - Make your own clay from a mixture of flour, salt, powdered alum, water, and food coloring. Bake it on an ungreased cookie sheet. - http://familyinternet.about.com/library/kidrecipes/blbakableclay.htm
Fine craft clay from your kitchen - http://www.recipegoldmine.com/childclay/childclay19.html
ChildFun's Craft Recipes - Make your own playdough, clay, sidewalk chalk, and other craft recipes. - http://www.childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=155
Craft Recipes for Kids - A large index of craft recipes including dryer lint clay, eggshell chalk, salt, soap or sawdust doughs, and invisible ink. http://www.netwoods.com/document/craft-r.html
----DOLLS,
STUFFED ANIMALS, SOFT SCULPTURE
Carol's Zoo - Amazing Teddy Bear Patterns and Stuffed Animal Patterns ...the most unique collection of stuffed animals - http://www.teddybearstuff.com/carolszoo.htm
Edinburgh's Teddy Bear Patterns, Crafts - Over 500 patterns and kits; excellent source for stuffed animal supplies since 1981. Over 1000 fabrics, mohair, alpaca, felt, ultrasuede and synthetics too. Worldwide shipping. Credit cards taken. http://www.edinburghimports.com/
Curiosity cats - quilts and stuffed animals for toys, gifts and fund raising events. ... and Other Stuffed Animal Patterns. - http://www.curiositypatterns.com/cats.html
Large Floppy Teddy Bear Patterns and Bunny Patterns - "not your average teddy bear patterns!" Funky & Cool Patterns with PERSONALITY! Primitive Toy Patterns - http://www.judilynndesigns.com/
StarGazer's Crochet Pattern Index - Find photos and patterns for a variety of crocheted items including stuffed animals (Dragon Frog Prince, Pegasus & Unicorn) - http://home.inreach.com/marthac/crochet.html
Puppet Patterns from puppetpatterns.com - A variety of animal and character puppet patterns in various styles including talking, stuffed, hand and finger puppets. - http://www.puppetpatterns.com/
Morrissey Doll Patterns, Kits and Artist Dolls - Order patterns for cloth dolls, kits for bisque, latex, and porcelain dolls, or buy custom or caricature dolls. - http://morrisseyagency.com/dolls/
Stuffed Animal Patterns - bid at eBay - http://search.ebay.com/Stuffed-Animal-Patterns_W0QQfsopZ1
We are the home of the world-reknown stuffed toy chinchilla pattern - http://members.cruzio.com/~steele/Instructions.html
Magic Cabin - Doll Patterns - They have many easy-to-use, exclusive doll-making patterns. Complete step-by-step instructions included. - http://www.magiccabin.com/magiccabin/welcome.asp?sc=1004&body_sc=1004&occ=1004&firstEntry=Y
Doll Patterns from CR's Crafts - A premier source for all your doll-making supplies, including doll patterns. They carry several lines of patterns including Seeley's and their own exclusive line. Also bears. - http://www.crscraft.com/
Free Cloth Doll Patterns and Tips at Cloth Doll Connection - scroll down the page and see many, many doll patterns. - http://clothdollconnection.com/FreePatterns.html
Primitive Country Doll Patterns, Rusty metal cut-outs and Doll hair! - Offers original primitive country doll patterns. - http://www.jennienco.com/
Doll clothes patterns that fit American historical 18 inch dolls: Sew outfits with their pattern books, patterns and free designs. - http://www.infinitefreedom.com/
ABC'S Originals Doll Patterns - "Best soft-sculpture doll patterns available on the internet." All original designs, boo hoo, time out, space alien, astronaut, life-size clown - http://www.adollpattern.com/
Patti Culea Extraordinary Cloth Doll Patterns - Offering a selection of modern, fairy and fantasy doll patterns. - http://www.pmcdesigns.com/
Doll-Patterns.com - Patterns for sale and as many free items as possible. -http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/index.php
House of Caron - Offers molds for miniature porcelain dolls, patterns for period costumes, and a variety of supplies. - http://www.houseofcaron.com/
Barbie doll patterns - Many of Bev's Original Barbie Knit Patterns; Crochet Fashion Doll Patterns; 1890's Dress patterns, and more. - http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/barbie.html
Doll Net - Comprehensive index of doll related topics offers doll making courses, doll clothing patterns, and doll show schedules. - http://www.thedollnet.com/
Fabric Folke - Miriam Gourley previews cloth-doll patterns and books about animal dolls, paper crafts, and wedding and Christmas decorations. Also makes one-of-a-kind cloth dolls. - http://www.fabricfolke.com/
Brown House Dolls - Select from numerous different designs for vintage doll clothing. Utilize the doll measurement guide to find the right size pattern. - http://www.brownhousedolls.com/
S.O. Dollightful Dolls - Cloth Doll Patterns and Cloth Dolls - http://www.sodollightfuldolls.com/pattern2.html
Free doll patterns, free doll clothes sewing patterns, and free fashion doll crochet patterns - http://www.craftfreebies.com/dollpatterns.html
Primitive, Country Doll Patterns - Janie's Angel Babies, Country Raggedy Annie and Andy cloth doll patterns, and doll kits. Also finished items. - http://www.janiesangelbabies.com/
Soft Sculpture Patterns - many links to explore - http://www.allaboutdolls.com/links/softsculpturepatterns.html
Patterns & Kits - Soft Sculpture Patterns & Kits. Fashion Doll Patterns & Kits - http://www.rhapsodydolls.com/tableofcontents.htm
Homespun Friends...and easy to follow instructions. Homespun Friends patterns feature a full color photo on each insert. - http://www.craftmark.com/home/spun.htm
Beyond Basic Bears - Miniature Teddy Bears as well as innovative patterns and kits and other soft sculpture animals. Many links. - http://www.teddylinks.com/links2.html#Supplies
The CoolGrandma Online Community - Crafts Tutorials - http://www.coolgrandma.com/learning/crafts_main.asp
Better Homes and Gardens Crafts - knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilting ideas and projects from Countdown to Christmas. ... Quick and Easy Crafts. - http://www.bhg.com/bhg/crafts/index.jhtml
Craft Supplies - Sunshine Crafts, Sunshine Discount Crafts, where you will find a wide variety of craft products and supplies (14,000+) at low low low prices! Your online crafts supplies catalog stop! - http://www.sunshinecrafts.com/
Arts and Crafts Business - Information for crafters who sell their crafts part-time, full-time and for hobbyists who want to profit from their hobby. Craft chat room, BBS, links, and biweekly features regarding craft businesses. http://artsandcrafts.about.com/
Chicago Crafts - Illinois arts and crafts shops serving Chicago and Chicagoland Suburbs craft needs offering beads, jewelry, stained glass, supplies, classes, show schedules and more. - http://www.chicagocrafts.com/
Crafters Community - Free Craft Projects - Buy Craft Supplies - http://crafterscommunity.com/
AllFreeCrafts.com - Tips & Hints, How To's, Templates, Stencil Patterns, Paper Awards, Gift wrap ideas, Fall Printouts, KidsCrafts, for adults too! -http://www.allfreecrafts.com/
Crafts Beautiful - Online Arts & Crafts Magazine - now online with free craft projects, patterns, makes, tips, contests - http://www.crafts-beautiful.com/
The Crafts Fair Online - Group Shows, Craft Supplies, Craft Patterns, Publications, News Groups, Software, Show Guides, Ideas & Instruction, Events & Shows, Craft Books, Bulletin Boards, Craft Business Resources, Food Booth, Free Newsletter and a Web Development Center, where you can get help in publishing a web site for your own craft. - http://www.craftsfaironline.com/
Michaels Stores, Inc. is the largest supplier of arts and crafts supplies in North America. Shop for your craft supplies online, or pick up free instructions, patterns and ideas. -http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home
AllCrafts - Craft Projects and Craft Patterns - See each arts and crafts section for free craft patterns, projects, kits and books - http://www.allcrafts.net/
----GLASS,
STAINED GLASS, TILE
Glass, Plaster & Clay Craft Supplies On this page you'll find everything from the easy to model polymers to the clays for experienced sculptors. Just click on a category to see the selections. - http://www.woodworkersauction.com/craftsupplies/csglassclay.htm
The CraftWEB Project - Huge list of links to artisans online; enormous list of resources for supplies. - http://www.craftweb.com/
Art Supplies From Dick Blick Art Materials - "Dick Blick, America's leading art suppliescompany, has been mailing its famous Art Materials Catalog since 1911. Dick Blick also has 34 retail art supplies stores in 13 states." http://www.dickblick.com
The Royal Gallery - The World Wide Web's Premier Website for Needlepoint Tapestries - over 7000 designs - http://www.friendly-services.com/
Shopping: Crafts: Supplies: Fiber Arts - Links to loads of sources for needlework of all types - http://www.freshlinks.net/odp.aspx/Shopping/Crafts/Supplies/Fiber_Arts/
Rug Hooking Online - Gifts You Can Hook View examples of hooked gifts and learn how to make a candy cane. http://www.rughookingonline.com/gifts/gifts.html
Yesterday's Charm- Vintage sewing and embroidery patterns for redwork, quilts, kitchen towels, hot pads, stuffed toys, and western.- http://www.yesterdayscharm.com/
StarGazer's Crochet Pattern Index - Find photos and patterns for a variety of crocheted items including stuffed animals and pillows. - http://home.inreach.com/marthac/crochet.html
Patterns from the Past - Here are original, vintage, and out-of-print patterns from many decades. Locate discontinued patterns, sell old patterns, or join a mailing list. - http://www.oldpatterns.com/
The JoAnn Stores Online Fabric and Craft Store - Offers fabrics for apparel, home decor, quilting and crafting. Also offers sewing notions, patterns, and more - http://www.joann.com/
Fashion Fabrics Club - Fabric By The Yard. Fabrics at Discount and Wholesale Prices. Cotton fabric, silk fabric, linen fabric, wool fabric, blends, synthetics, print fabric, knits, woven fabric, bridal fabric, special occasion fabric, home decorating fabric and upholstery fabric. Buy a great variety of fabric and fabrics by the yard at wholesale and discount prices from our online fabric store. Always a 100% money back guarantee. -http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/mya.aspx
Fabrics.com - Fabric-Up to 50% off Retail Prices - Free Shipping on first Order - http://www.fabric.com
Candlelight Valley Fabrics & Notions - http://www.candlelightvalleyfabrics.com/
Sewing patterns galore - Kwik-sew, Sew baby and much more. Great prices and great service. -http://monsterpatterns.com/catalog/
Patterns - Butterick's, McCall's, Vogue, to buy online - http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/voguepatterns/shop.cgi
Denver Fabrics - Fashion fabric including silk, linen, and wool, faux fur fabric, quilting prints, bridal fabric, drapery & upholstery fabric, sewing notions & other sewing supplies, quilting supplies, and sewing patterns. - http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/vogue-patterns.htm
Sewing Patterns (Vintage) from the 1940s through 1970s - http://www.rustyzipper.com/featured_sewingpatterns.cfm
Civil War Day Dress Patterns - Day Dress Patterns. 36-L/37-L Rosalie & Eugenie, c. 1862 Both from Peterson's Magazine, 1862. These day dress patterns have beautiful trim and lace. ... - http://www.harriets.com/daydress.htm
Smocked, Heirloom Sewing & Art To Wear - Basic Square Yoke Smocked Dresses. Smocked Bishop Dress Patterns, etc. - http://members.aol.com/garfairies/smockpat.html
Yarn at Herrschners.com - 32 brands of knit and crochet yarn. Weekly sales, 100's of accessories. - http://www.herrschners.com
Yarnware.com - A wonderful variety of yarn and kntting supplies. - http://www.yarnware.com
One Fine Yarn - Hand knitting yarns and patterns. Closeouts, weekly sales, odd balls. -http://www.onefineyarn.com/Merchant2/
Smiley's Yarns - Deep Discount Prices - Save Up to 50% Off Retail - http://www.smileysyarns.com
Ozeyarn - Natural yarns - Free Sample Card - Very low prices! JoSharp, Heirloom, Fibreworks yarns - http://www.ozeyarn.com
EZResult.com - embroidery patterns - Bond knitting machines, Lion Brand Yarn, Yarn catalog, patterns, and accessories, Machine Embroidery - http://www.ezresult.com/related/embroidery+patterns
knitting machine patterns - patchwork, quilting, crochet and knitting supplies. ... Featuring the Easy Punch embroidery machine, Knit ... Patterns - http://www.ezresult.com/related/knitting+machine+patterns
Needles! - Needlepoint/Embroidery Thread, Novelty Yarns, Silk Blend Yarn, Silk Ribbon, Size 5 Crochet/Knitting/Tatting Thread, Sock Yarn, Sport Weight Yarn, Stripe pattern yarn, etc. - http://www.jklneedles.com
cross stitch kits and counted cross stitch charts, tapestry, needlepoint and long stitch, free postage. - http://www.stitchability.co.uk/
Needlepoint Kits - Large variety of kits for beginners or experts. We pay shipping. - http://www.smilingsheepneedlepoint.com
Magic Needle Needlepoint - Hand painted needlepoint. 10% off - Careers canvases. We pay shipping! - http://www.magneedle.com
Craft Site Directory - Needlepoint - 1000's of needlepoint kits, counted cross stitch kits, embroidery kits, blackwork kits, plus regular competitions for free kits, needlepoint books ... - http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/needlepoint/
Ashleigh Brilliant -- needlepoint kits - "Brilliant thoughts" needlepoint kits. By Ashleigh Brilliant. Each kit contains: no. 13 locked weave canvas; 100% wool tapestry yarn. - http://www.ashleighbrilliant.com/needlepoint.htm
Kim's Craft Books - crochet, crochet afghans, crochet magazines, cross stitch, cross stitch magazines, plastic canvas, plastic canvas magazines, needlepoint kits, books, tole painting and sewing patterns. - http://kimscraftbooks.homestead.com/
Wool Works: the online knitting compendium - This is a noncommercial, volunteer-run site full of information for handknitters. Includes are listings of knitting suppliers worldwide, free patterns and reference material. - http://www.woolworks.org/
Yarnmarket Pattern Books - Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Rebecca, Vogue, Harmony Guides and More. In Stock! - http://www.yarnmarket.com
Knitting About com - The largest selection of free knitting patterns on the net, help with basic and advanced knitting techniques and much more. ... patterns, links, articles, and glossaries for knitters. - http://knitting.about.com/
FreePatterns.com - You're going to love this huge selection of top-quality patterns that you can download directly to your desktop. ...patterns in crochet, cross-stitch, quilting, crafts, plastic canvas and knitting. - http://www.freepatterns.com/
Nandia Cashmere - the best quality men's & women's cashmere sweater, cashmere yarn and cashmere fiber at the lowest possible price. The best cashmere comes from the high desert plateaus surrounding the Gobi Desert. They import their cashmere from the heart of cashmere land Mongolia. Mongolia is known for its high quality cashmere and camel wool. Remarkable fineness and superb length make Mongolian cashmere the best in its class. - http://store.yahoo.com/1cashmere/index.htmll
----PAINTING,
CHARCOALING, ETC.
American Woodcrafters Supply Co. - Craft supply and hardware distributor. -http://www.awsc-online.com/
Laymar Crafts Woodturning - Hints & Tips, and Techniques from a Master Woodturner - http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk/
Van Dykes Restorers - hard-to-find fittings, hardware and wood trims, turnings, knobs, finishes, unusual tools and aids - for restoring antique furniture and building replicas. Excellent quality, reasonable prices, huge selection. - http://www.vandykes.com
Rockler.com - Woodworking Superstore - hardware, tools, wood, plans & books, finishing. http://www.rockler.com/index.cfm?cookietest=1
Lee Valley & Veritas - the finest of woodworking tools. - http://www.leevalley.com
Jack & Susie's - 6 Generations of needlework artisans. Over 50,000 arts, crafts and collectibles. Craft ideas, free patterns, Quilt-in-a-Day books, Alice Starmore knitting books! Featuring Arts & Crafts Events Calendar, Free Software Downloads - and much more! - http://www.jackandsusie.com