101 Must-Bookmark Craft Blogs

If you are an avid crafter, no matter your preferred discipline, you probably know of at least one blog you visit regularly for information, ideas, and tutorials. Whether you are seeking new information about a hobby you've been practicing for years or you are interested in learning how to do something you've never tried before, craft blogs are great go-to sources for just about everything under the sun.

I've compiled a list of 101 craft blogs you absolutely MUST see. (You'll probably want to bookmark this page so you can come back to it again and again, since there is enough information here to keep you surfing for weeks!) The list is broken up into categories, including blogs about sewing, knitting and crocheting, crafts you can do with kids, and just general crafty goodness. From beginners to veterans, no matter what kind of crafts you enjoy, there is sure to be something here you will love!

Interior design is fun, but if you've ever flipped through a West Elm or Pottery Barn catalog, you know that decorating can also be a budget-breaking affair. Save yourself a ton of money by going the DIY route instead with these fabulous blogs. From upscale chic to farmhouse shabby, there is no design look these blogs can't help you conquer!

1. Decor Hacks - Why pay designer prices when you can DIY it instead? Includes hacks, tips, and tricks for every room in your house.

2. Funky Junk Interiors - For those who can't get enough of the flea-market-eclectic look.

3. Thrifty Decor Chick - Creating fabulous decor on a shoestring budget.

4. Tatertots & Jello - Fun decor ideas for home accents of all kinds, including so many original tutorials it will make your head spin!

5. Country Chic Cottage - If you like a vintage farmhouse look done DIY style and on a budget, then this is the place for you!

6. Finding Fabulous - Tips and tricks for big style on a small budget.

7. Under the Table and Dreaming - Brilliant DIY designs by Stephanie Lynn.

8. Shanty 2 Chic - DIY furniture and other design ideas.

9. Knock Off Decor - Designer looks done DIY. Save more than jut pennies!

10. Madigan Made - Madigan shares her distinctive style, along with how-tos.

11. Infarrantly Creative - Stylish projects with a classic look that you can easily pull off on your own.

12. Craft Gossip: Home and Garden - Scouring the web for awesome design DIY projects.

13. The Red Thread - Chock-full of great ideas and inspiration.

Whether you prefer a hook or a pair of needles, fiber arts are among the most popular and widely-practiced crafts. From beginners looking for easy tutorials to advanced knitters and crocheters looking to mater new patterns and techniques, there are a lot of great blogs out there offering a wealth of information. Here are some of the best:

14. SmoothFox Crochet and Knit - Tons of free, original patterns, including some awesome granny squares, plus a whole bunch more patterns available to purchase on Ravelry.

15. Crochet Me Blog - How-tos, reviews, patterns, and more!

16. Crochet Geek - Tons of free crochet patterns of all kinds.

17. Crochet Patterns Only - Another site featuring dozens of original crochet patterns

18. Crochet Spot - Lots and lots of patterns and tutorials, including a ton of great projects for beginners.

19. Craft Gossip: Crochet - The best of crochet from all around the web.

20. Craft Gossip: Knitting - All the best knitting projects the web has to offer.

21. Knit Spot - Bringing you all things yarn-y since 2006.

22. NobleKnits Knitting Blog - Free patterns for gorgeous shawls, hats, scarves, and more, plus news and reviews.

Okay, so theses sites aren't blogs, but they are super-duper awesome resources for all things fiber art!

• Ravelry - Kind of like the Facebook for fiber artists, this knitting and crocheting community offers forums, groups, and an enormous and highly-searchable pattern directory.
• Crochet Pattern Central - The definitive index of free crochet pattern links, organized into over 90 categories.
• Knitting Pattern Central - The sister site of Crochet Pattern Central, offering links to thousands of free knitting patterns.
• Crochetville - The web's largest forums devoted solely to crochet, including tons of patterns, tutorials, reviews, and everything else you could ever want to know about the topic.

Whether you're a seamster whose been stitching since childhood or a novice who is still deathly afraid of the sewing machine, the blogosphere is full of free patterns and answers to all of your burning questions. If sewing is your hobby of choice, you absolutely must see these sites:

23. Sew, Mama, Sew! - Sewing patterns, tips, and more, including lots of fabulous fashion and DIY accessories.

24. Obsessively Stitching - Obsessed with both sewing and all things tiny, Care specializes in plush patterns, doll clothes, and other fun things that will bring out your inner child.

25. Sew Can Do - Celebrating all things crafty, with a strong emphasis on sewing patterns, projects, tips, and tricks.

26. Happy Together - Sewing patterns and tutorials for original stuffed animals, kids clothing, accessories, and more.

27. Delia Creates - DIY fashion and accessories, plus a smattering of other crafty goodness.

28. Kojo Designs - Phenomenal sewing projects and more from a very talented pair of sisters.

29. Craft Gossip: Sewing - A collection of all of the best the web has to offer in the way of sewing.

If you are addicted to fashion, learning how to make your own clothing and accessories is the perfect hobby. Plus, making it yourself is a far cry cheaper, especially if you are hooked on designer looks! Look stylish in your own unique way with ideas from some of the web's best fashion and jewelry blogs.

30. Studs & Pearls - Tutorials for DIY clothing, jewelry, and accessories with a fierce and distinctive style.

31. The Sisters 4 Say More is More - Four incredibly stylish and talented sisters share their DIY fashion advice and adventures.

32. Mich L in L.A. - Michelle has an incredible talent for making fun jewelry from recycled bits and other mundane, everyday items.

33. Honestly... WTF - A daily source of fashion inspiration with an emphasis on DIY.

34. Hecka Haute - Reconstructed clothing, accessory and jewelry tutorials, and all kinds of other fun and funky stuff.

35. Virginie Penny: Couture & DIY - Celebrating creating your own style, literally!

36. I Spy DIY - Designer-inspired DIY fashion tutorials.

37. P.S. - I Made This... - All DIY fashion, all the time. If you can wear it, this blog will show you how to make it!

38. Stripes and Sequins - Fashion tutorials and inspiration, including a plethora of designer knock-offs.

39. A Pair & a Spare - Fabulous DIY style with a daring yet upscale aesthetic.

If rubber stamps, edging scissors, and glue sticks are your must-have crafty supplies, you're not alone. Paper crafts are incredibly popular, which means there are lots of incredible blogs dedicated to scrapbooking, card making, and other related projects. Here are just a few of them:

40. Craft Gossip: Scrapbooking - A collection of scrapbook ideas and other paper crafts gathered from the depths of the internet.

41. Extreme Cards and Papercrafting - Tutorials for pop-ups and other incredible paper crafting projects.

42. Paper Crafts Connection - The official blog of the print magazine Paper Crafts, full of project tutorials and ideas as well as information on classes, workshops, and other events.

43. Scrap Girls - For those who think they are too busy to scrapbook, digital scrapbooking may be a viable alternative. Scrap Girls is a great source for digital scrapbooking graphics, tips, and other information.

44. A Scraphappy Southernbelle - Gorgeous original card designs and scrapbook layouts.

45. Ali Edwards - Her tagline is "memory keeping for the modern world," offering up everything from layout designs to photography tips.

46. Paperclipping - If you prefer your scrapbooking tutorials in video format, this is a blog you need to see.

47. Write. Click. Scrapbook. - The creative minds behind Simple Scrapbooks magazine bring you a ton of awesome ideas.

48. Above Rubies Studio - Papercrafting projects, product reviews, giveaways, and other helpful information.

49. Raspberry Road Designs - Tons of awesome digital scrapbooking freebies.

50. My Pink Stamper - If you have a Cricut and you're looking for project ideas, this site is overflowing with them!

Kids love anything creative. From projects to fill rainy days to educational projects that are fun and crafty, these blogs are full of ideas for moms, teachers, caregivers, or anyone who likes having fun with children!

51. Dollar Store Mom - An offshoot of the popular blog Dollar Store Crafts, this site is all about being an awesome mom on a budget.

52. Filth Wizardry - Innovative, easy, cheap crafts, ll designed with kids in mind.

53. Creative Jewish Mom - Lots and lots of great projects for kids, including many crafts for Jewish holiday celebrations.

54. Crafts by Amanda - Home to a vast array of kids craft projects, including a bunch of great recycled craft ideas and crafts made from natural elements.

55. Made by Joel - Toy maker Joel shares tutorials for all kinds of whimsical playthings.

56. The Crafty Crow - A children's craft collective.

57. Make and Takes - Craft tutorials and fun food recipes that kids will love.

58. Oh My! Handmade Goodness - A community for independent children's retailers and parents, featuring bunches of great DIY ideas.

59. Frugal Family Fun - Cheap ideas to keep the kids entertained for hours.

60. Projects for Preschoolers - Creative ideas with a focus on early childhood.

61. Play Create Explore - Fun and educational ideas for kids of all ages, inspired by art and nature.

62. Scrumdilly-do! - Super fun ideas penned by an early childhood expert.

Think you have crafty talent? Roll up your sleeves and check out these crafty challenges, contests, and competitions. Will you come out on top?

63. The CSI Project - Weekly themed challenges and giveaways, plus a selection of original tutorials related to each week's contest.

64. Iron Craft - Weekly themed challenges inspired by the TV show Iron Chef.

65. So You Think You're Crafty - A play on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance, this gameshow-style competition runs in 10 week seasons.

66. Crafting with the Stars - Presented by Sew Dang Cute, this take on Dancing with the Stars pairs contestants with blogland heavyweights in a gameshow-like contest.

67. One Month to Win It - Another fun gameshow-style crafting challenge.

Covering every crafty topic under the sun, here are a whole bunch more must-see craft blogs to round out the list!

68. Dollar Store Crafts - Budget crafting with a dollar store twist.

69. Mrs. Greene - Original craft tutorials, plus food, photos, and life in general.

70. Bromeliad Living - Fashion, home decor, and more on a budget.

71. Mod Podge Rocks! - All things decoupage.

72. Just Something I Made - Prolific crafter Cathe Holden shares her fabulous original project tutorials.

73. Aunt Peaches - Unique, wacky projects that are always uber fun.

74. Chica & Jo - Fun, inexpensive, family-oriented projects of all kinds.

75. Carolyn's Homework - Elegant, easy projects for home decor, entertaining, and gift-giving.

76. What I Made - The projects are fun; the illustrated instructions are even more fun!

77. Paper, Plate, and Plane - Imaginative, unique projects with a sense of humor.

78. Dollhouse Bakeshop - Teeny, tiny, crafty creations that you can eat!

79. CraftGawker - All of the most gorgeous craft photographs on the 'net, gathered into one place for your viewing pleasure.

80. One Pretty Thing- A showcase of beautiful crafts of all kinds, brought to you in a collection of daily roundups.

81. Bowdabra Blog - The official blog of a product called the Bowdabra, with a nice collection of projects that, of course, involve bows!

82. Brassy Apple - Sewing projects, kiddie crafts, and more.

83. Diary of a Crafty Chica - Glitteraholics should check in here.

84. CraftZine Blog - Companion blog to the print publication, covering all things DIY.

85. ReadyMade Blog - Despite the print magazine no longer being in print, the blog is still a great resource for eco-friendly crafting.

86. CraftFail - A community blog sharing projects gone awry.

87. Not Martha - No, she's not the infamous Martha, but she's just as talented!

88. Romantic Crafts - Projects with an oh-so-pretty romantic style.

89. Little Birdie Secrets - Cute crafts with a distinctive, fun style, including many kid-friendly ideas.

90. What the Craft - Craft tutorials, resources for craft sellers, and all kinds of inspiration and handy tips.

91. Angry Chicken - Projects, recipes, and fascinating whatnots.

92. Oops, I Craft My Pants - Worth checking out for the humorous name alone, it's also home to awesomeness.

93. Crafterminds - Resources for craft bloggers, and hosts of a weekly Twitter chat.

94. Dude Craft - Crafting with a manly (and often silly) angle.

95. Lotus Events - A Vancouver-based creative blog, formerly known as Got Craft?

96. Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom - Suzy is an incresibly talented artist who shares techniques and tutorials that will blow your mind.

97. House of Smiths - Home of the Smith family, as well as some crafty goodness you don't want to miss.

98. The Stories of A to Z - Home decor, life as a mom, and other things you'll love.

99. Ucreate - Daily craft tutorials of all kinds, including a great selection of kids projects and party ideas.

100. IShare Crafts - A user-submitted photo gallery with links to hundreds of craft tutorials

101. All Free Crafts - A bulk of the projects here use recycled and repurposed items, making these crafts cost-free!

Again, these sites aren't blogs, but they are more than worthy of bookmarking to come back to again and again!

• Instructables - The ultimate DIY website, featuring user-submitted projects ranging fro awesome to downright incredible.
• Craftster - The ultimate arts and crafts forum, covering every crafty discipline you can think of.
• Craftbits - A giant collection of original craft project tutorials covering just about every theme and craft material.