Handmade Directory

We are currently in the process of redesigning this section. iCraft's Handmade Directory will be a community-edited directory featuring arts and crafts supply stores, handmade tutorial sites, craft projects and free pattern sites, DYI blogs and forums, local boutiques and gift shops, crafting services, as well as art & crafts associations and clubs for craft enthusiasts.

It's free for iCraft Sellers (accept for those on free subscriptions) to submit to our directory.
If you'd like to be considered for the inclusion in the iCraft's Handmade Directory, please email us your link, photo (logo or banner) 85 x 85 px minimum, and a short description of your site.

Visit our Stores section, If you are looking for iCraft's Handmade Stores.

Arts & Crafts Supply Stores

A Good Yarn - Selection of yarns, kits and books, plus free patterns and workshops and classes
Artcare - Products for the presentation and protection of art work
Bamboo Knitting and Crochet Centre - Sells needles, hooks, books and accessories. Also new and used patterns
Beehive Wool Shop - Offers a selection of yarn, patterns, books and related supplies
Bette Bornside Company - Supplies yarns, books, patterns and accessories for knitting and crocheting
Bizrate - Arts & Crafts Supplies
Books, Yarn & More - Selection of yarns, kits and supplies. Also offers free patterns
Colorful Stitches - Offers a collection of designer yarns, books, and kits
Create for less - A virtual craft supply warehouse
Dick Blick Crafts - Arts & Crafts Supplies
Elann - Large selection of yarns, needles, hooks, patterns, tools, and books for knitting and crochet
Faber-Castell - Arts & Crafts Supplies
Golden Paints - Professional quality art materials
Grumbacher - Quality artist's materials
Hello Yarn - Supplies hand-dyed handspun novelty yarns, hand knits, kits and fiber scrap packages. Also free knitting patterns
Ken Bromley Art Supplies
Knitty Noddy - Offers a selection of yarns, needles, kits, pattern journals, books and magazines
Kolinsky art brushes - The finest quality art supplies in Canada, USA, and worldwide
Michaels - Specialty retailer of arts and crafts materials
Midoco, Toronto - Art and office supplies plus stationery, seasonal items, games, toys, school and party supplies
Millers Art - Art Materials
MisterArt - Online discount art and craft supply store. Products include brushes, paints, portfolios, canvases, and crafts
Oriental Trading - Offers toys, crafts, party supplies, novelties, and gifts for all holidays, seasons, and occasions
Noble Knits - Name brand yarns, needles and notions as well as patterns and kits for handbags, scarves and garments
Papermojo - Decorative paper, Handmade Paper for invitations, cards, scrap books, collage and paper crafts
Phildar - Supplies yarns, kits, needles and hooks. Also knitting tips. Based in France (in French)
Prismacolor - From beginning artists to advanced professional artists, Prismacolor products are designed for every level of expertise
Rex Art Supplies - Big selection of art supplies at reasonable prices
Spectrum - small independent UK manufacturer of paints, primers, mediums and accessories for the artist
The Yarn Gallery - Specializes in a range of hand painted and hand dyed yarns with matching hand made buttons and beads. Also offers patterns
The Yarn Tree - Offers a selection of fine yarns, needles, hooks, accessories and books. Also spinning equipment
Winsor & Newton - Makers of artists' colours, brushes and related supplies
Yarniverse - Offers a selection of yarn, instruction books and related accessories

Craft Tips

About.com: Knitting - Knitting Tools and Supplies
AngelGirl - Covers hooking techniques and offers trivets, wall hangings, chair covers, door stops, hooking kits and dyed wool
Block Central - Directory of quilt block patterns on the Net. Site includes a message board, mystery quilts and suggested books
Cross-stitching.com - Free resources include stitching techniques, chat rooms, accessory sources, and some project charts
Cross Stitch at About.com - Offers features, patterns and links for cross stitching
Embroidery Methods Guide - A guide on a variety of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch, Swedish huck weaving, punch needle, silk ribbon, blackwork, Hardanger, crewel, and machine embroidery
Free-Knitting-Pattern.com - Offering free knitting and stitch patterns
Get Knitting - Patterns, hints and designs downloadable for machine knitting
Knitting-and.com - Free patterns including clothing, toys, baby items, accessories, cold weather items, household items. Also has instruction and information on stitches and techniques
Knittinggeek.com - Includes information on designing your own socks, shawls and baby blankets
KnittingHelp - Online videos of basic and advanced knitting instructions showing both continental and English methods. Includes basics plus knitting in the round, working a sock heel, Fair Isle, Intarsia knitting, free patterns and forum
Knitting Instruction: Learn to Knit - Learn to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, and make a slip knot with illustrated instructions
Knitting Pattern Index - Free patterns for hand or machine knit baby items
Learn-To-Knit Online - Illustrated instructions for knitting left-handed
LoveToKnow Crafs- Crafts Tips
Needle 'N Thread - Includes video tutorials for hand embroidery stitches, articles and reviews on needlework supplies, floss, fabric, and threads
System in Machine Knitting - Free online book on machine knitting, by Gudde Fog. Explains how to make your own designs and patterns
Sweaterbabe - Knitting and crochet patterns, kits, free resources, and a large yarn store directory online

Other

Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays - Painting holidays to several destinations
Inspiration Holidays - Painting holidays in Menorca
Paperform - Turning paper into art. Commissions undertaken
Hampstead Decorative Arts - Training courses in trompe l'oeil and decorative effects painting based in London
Sewing Contractors - Contract sewing of Computer Bags, Backpacks, Food Delivery Carriers, Soft Coolers, CD Cases, Cosmetic Cases, Sports Bags, Camera Bags and Promotional Bags
Baby Gifts - Original and funky baby gifts from Sprogbox