At Black Girls Sew, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Flourish
Through the non-profit Black Girls Sew, fashion designer Hekima Hapa is teaching young people in her neighborhood in New York City sewing and entrepreneurship skills.
SEWN Magazine: Stitched Together with Love
Roberta Wax profiles Michelle Morris, creator of SEWN Magazine, a fashion-forward, inclusive publication full of gorgeously photographed clothes and accessories, interviews with designers, and sewing tips and pattern resources.
The Art of Giving Your Art
Roberta Wax breaks down the pros and cons of giving your art away.
Crafty Chica Brings Latinx Culture into the Craft Market
Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo spreads her “gospel of glitter” through her craft product lines, books, art, speeches and more.
Ready or Not, Pandemic Pushes Retailers into E-commerce
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused retailers to shut down, many craft businesses were pushed to set up E-commerce for the first time which presented its own challenges.
Designer Lynda Kanase’s Journey From Unemployed to Craft Entrepreneur
Lynda Kanase’s experience as a graphic designer and product developer gave her the skills to develop a complete line of crafting tools, including stamps, dies, inks, stencils, brushes, even a die cutting machine, for her new business, i-crafter.
Benzie Design: Ten Years in the Making and it Felt So Good
Ten years after founding Benzie Design, Renae Bradley has grown from felt craft hobbyist to successful craft business owner. Read about her approach to business management, Benzie’s growth, and how her business is weathering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crafters Make Custom Medical Device Covers, Giving Patients a Boost
Makers are crafting medical device covers that are fun and functional, pretty and sexy, blinged and personalized for everything from ostomy bags and PICC lines to slings, eye patches, even baby helmets.
Show Report: Creativation 2020
Creativation 2020 took place this past weekend in Phoenix. The Association for Creative Industries’ trade show brings together craft businesses from all around the US and the world. Stacey Trock was there and has this report.
For Lolli & Grace Color-Rich Embroidery Designs Inspire a Growing Business
Anne Oliver of Lolli & Grace has built a business based on her love of saturated color and hand embroidery. She’s found community on Instagram and through running Stitch Alongs and both have contributed to her success.