Shining a New Light on Sewing: The Growing Trend of Sewing with Projectors
An emerging group of industrious sewists are now projecting patterns directly onto fabric eliminating the paper all together.
10 Ways to Engage Customers During a Public Health Crisis
Read 10 tips – from what you can do immediately to what you can do when the crisis is over – from Craft Industry Alliance, complete with resources to help you ensure your small craft business stays connected to customers during this public health crisis.
Show Report: QuiltCon 2020
QuiltCon 2020 featured new leadership, engaging speakers, vendors, and the best of modern quilting. Read our show recap for a vendor and quilt show trend report, interviews with new MQG leaders, information about future QuiltCon events, and more.
Design and Culture Meet in Makwa Studio’s Knitwear
Maggie Thompson of Makwa Studio uses her knitwear to start conversations about Native-made fashion. Her 2020 business goals are her most ambitious yet.
Behind the Scenes with “Craft in America: QUILTS”
Being in a PBS documentary like “Craft in America: QUILTS” is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Read behind the scenes experiences from several quilters featured in the episode before it airs on PBS.
Donating Product Profits to Charity: What Craft Businesses Need to Know
Craft businesses can be profitable and charitable at the same time. Learn tips for success from businesses that donate proceeds to charity.