What are Pinterest Story Pins?
Story Pins give users a new, in-depth way to display content on the social platform rather than just a snapshot by uploading an entire DIY as a single pin.
Yarn Industry News Update: April 2020
Once per quarter Stacey Trock rounds up news from the yarn industry and in the spring of 2020 most of the news revolves around COVID-19 cancellations as well as the ingenuity and innovation the crisis has inspired in yarn-based businesses.
How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant: A Basic Guide
Curious about ADA requirements for business websites? An increasing number of plaintiffs are filing claims for damages against businesses, alleging that their websites aren’t accessible to all. Take your first steps at making your digital presence compliant with the ADA.
Small Business Aid for Craft Business Owners During the COVID-19 Crisis
Emergency loans and grant opportunities have emerged to help small business cover losses specifically related the COVID-19 crisis.
Should Makers Sew Fabric Masks for Healthcare Workers?
As medical professionals face a shortage of personal protective equipment in hospitals and care facilities, could homemade fabric masks help?
Virtual Knitting Extravaganza Rises Up in the Wake of Vogue Knitting LIVE Cancellation
When Vogue Knitting LIVE in Seattle was canceled due to Coronavirus, sisters Alison Yates and Andrea Cull, founders of Knitrino, held what they dubbed the Virtual Knitting Extravaganza, which included livestreamed courses, lectures, and gatherings, along with a virtual marketplace that linked vendors’ online shops.
How to Write a Job Description: A Quick-Start Guide
Use our quick-start guide to writing a job description to clearly communicate expectations to your future employees when hiring.
Everyone is Creative at Craftivate in Wallingford, Connecticut
Craftivate is a craft studio space in Wallingford, Connecticut where kids and adults alike can come in and have a fun craft experience with friends.
Show Report: Road to California 2020
Catch the highlights from the 2020 edition of the Road to California Quilters’ Conference & Showcase which ran last week and celebrated its 25th anniversary.
How the Australian Wildfires Are Impacting Creative Business Owners
The Australian bushfires are severely impacting creative small businesses during the busiest tourist season of the year. We talk to a yarn store, cupcake shop, wedding photographer, and illustrator to find out how they’re getting by.