Crafts unltd: For All Your Crafting Needs & Endeavors
This photo of delicate flowers crafted of wood was taken by Italian photographer Rodolfo Belloli.
Showcasing an Endless Array of Crafts and Crafting Ideas and Projects.
Find Crafts-related Products and Services. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in Crafting.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
American Craft: Innovative craft masters and artisans are featured and celebrated in this publication of the American Craft Council, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is the promoting and appreciation of contemporary American craft.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
American Patchwork & Quilting: Bringing you Quilting projects with tested full-size patterns, easy-to-follow instructions, and doses of inspiration to get the job done ... for quilters of all skill levels.
Annie's: A Leader in the Crafts Market for almost 40 years ... Long known for crafting catalogs, books, kits, and magazines. In Annie's Online Store, you'll also find Craft Video Classes (Learn a new craft in the comfort of your own home!); crochet and knitting patterns; card and paper crafts; beading and jewelry kits and supplies; plastic canvas, cross-stitch, yarn, lace-making and other thread craft supplies; and quilting, sewing, and fabric products.
Cloth Paper Scissors - Digital: The publication that's been shaking up the mixed-media world. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, you'll find the newest and most innovative techniques; detailed photos and step-by-step instructions for mixed media projects from some of the world's most talented artists; and the inspiration and support for developing your own creative voice. Digital format only. See the companion Cloth Paper Scissors "Gifts".
Craft Ideas - Digital: An inspirational "idea" magazine packed with how-tos and tips that make crafting a pleasure. You'll find 20 full-size patterns in every issue, accompanied by easy-to-follow directions, material lists, technique tips, and columns. The projects cover the gamut ... gifts, wearables, home decor, jewelry, centerpieces, and holiday decorating. Digital format only.
Creative Knitting - Digital: Bringing knitters a variety of fun-to-knit projects using wonderful new yarns and patterns that are easy to understand. You'll find 35-45 projects in each issue of the magazine, including fashionable "wearables", afghans and home accents, accessories for entertaining, delightful baby and child garments, and gift ideas that don't require large amounts of money or time. Features such as "Knitting Class" and "In The Know" serve to further enhance your knitting experience.
Crochet!: The crochet magazine that brings you today's most elegant and creative patterns - all original and never-before published! You'll find the latest fashion looks made using the newest yarns and threads, as well as patterns for afghans, doilies, baby gifts, and more. As a subscriber, you'll also have access to the digital edition, including 2 years' worth of digital back issues.
Cross Stitch Gold: Bringing you beautiful designs and cross stitch projects from the world's most talented cross stitch designers.
KMart: Offering a wide range of merchandise from appliances, electronics, and toys to apparel, home decor, and sporting goods ... and much, much more. It would be hard for us to calculate the goods we've bought here over the years. Great stuff, great prices ... every once in a while the online customer service gets a bit flukey... What's neat ... they've still got their great layaway plan available online!
The Stitchery: Featuring Needlework Projects and Accessories for "Stitchers" of All Ages & Abilities ... Just as in their catalog, you'll find kits for needlepoint, stamped cross-stitch, counted cross-stitch, crewel & floss embroidery, beadwork, quilting & fabric crafts, plastic canvas, latch hook & rugs, felt crafts, and so much more.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
The Crafts Report: A business magazine for the crafts professional ... since 1975. Dedicated to serving the business information needs of beginning and established professional craftspeople and crafts retailers.
More Resources:
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Beadwork: A publication focusing on beautiful projects across all types of beadwork ... on and off-loom beadwork, wirework, bead knitting, and crochet, etc ... presented with easy-to-follow directions and photographs. You'll also find interviews with stars in the field, historical features on beadworking around the world, reviews of the best beading books and supplies, and helpful tips and techniques.
Country Sampler: A source for country crafts, home accents, furnishings, folk art PLUS all the design tips you need to help you create the country home of your dreams. The Craft Fair section has hundreds of products for sale directly from the artisans who create them.
Country Woman: A favorite lifestyle magazine of country-loving women ... packed with delicious family-favorite recipes, affordable decorating ideas, easy-to-make crafts, green-thumb gardening advice, and wholesome humor.
Crochet World: A magazine that takes you to crochet heaven ... chock-full of creative, exclusive patterns for crochet toys, dolls, doilies, clothing, afghans, baby items, and more. Each pattern uses yarns and threads that are readily available, even your scraps! You'll find easy-to-understand instructions accompanied by full-color photos, crocheting tips and tecniques, and Q&A columns. As a subscriber, you'll also have access to the digital edition, including 2 years' worth of digital back issues.
Reader's Digest Store: Offering a Wonderful Selection of Books, Music Collections, and DVD and Video Products that "Inform, Enrich, Entertain, and Inspire People of All Ages and Cultures Around the World." And They've Been Doing It Very Well for Decades! (If you're a bit jaded cause they've been around soooo long ... treat yourself to a visit to the RD Store ... some pretty cool stuff. Great Gifts too.)
Woman's Day: A magazine for the more mature contemporary woman who enjoys the traditional values of home and family while balancing career, money, and personal fulfillment. Each issue of Woman's Day also covers health and fitness, crafts, cooking, relationships, and beauty tips.
Woodcraft: A magazine that focuses on high-interest woodworking projects, techniques, and products through feature articles that appeal to woodworkers of all skill levels. The woodcrafter will find projects that range in size and scope from small keepsake boxes to large furniture, as well as the skill-building techniques and products that save time and/or improve a woodworker's precision and confidence through the project-building process. Written by seasoned woodworkers and woodworking tool experts.
