Colorado Fabrics and Keepsake Quilting to Close Retail Locations
The retail environment for brick-and-mortar continues to be challenging. Two well-known fabric shops announced their closure this week, one in Colorado and one in New Hampshire.
Laser Focus: How Katrinkles Grew From Solopreneur to Seven-Person Team
Rulers and needle gauges have always had a big role in fiber crafting, but Katy Westcott of the handmade accessories company Katrinkles has managed to turn standard wooden tools into a recognizable handmade brand.
Which Cutting Machine Should You Buy? A Review of the Top 6 Most Popular Digital Cutting Machines
Which digital cutting machine should you buy? We review the most popular models from Silhouette and Cricut so you can choose the right one for your needs.
What Happened to Kollabora? Pivoting from Online to In-Person Craft Experiences
The founder of BurdaStyle and Kollabora is now working on a new project, CraftJam, a company that’s providing in-person craft experiences to groups in New York City.
Craftedmoon Rises as a Stationery Brand for Crafty Homebodies
Craftedmoon is a new stationery brand founded by Sarah Watts. It’s intended for crafty homebodies who like to sew, knit, and scrapbook. Hear how Sarah built her business from scratch.
Don’t Like Etsy’s Big Changes? Etsy Will Make You Learn to Love Them
In Etsy’s 3rd quarter earnings call on October 30 the company indicated they have a series of carrots and sticks to cajole sellers into adopting new initiatives such as free shipping and Etsy Ads.
Jimmy Beans Wool Buys Madelinetosh
Jimmy Beans, a market-leading retailer of yarn and accessories for knitters and makers, announced today that they have reached a deal to acquire Madelinetosh, the largest hand-dyed yarn producer in the USA.
How to Set Up and Use an Amazon Influencer Page
Setting up an Amazon Influencer page is a great way to share your favorite things with your followers, earn income from affiliate marketing, and share your affiliate links in your newsletter without breaking the Amazon Affiliate program terms of service. Find out how in this helpful post from Shannon Fraser.
Bluprint Launches Premium Subscription Box
Bluprint has launched a Premium annual subscription, adding a third tier to their membership options. The subscription includes four highly-curated project boxes a year for an annual fee of $199.
All About Barcodes: A Quick-Start Guide
Adding barcodes to product packaging can help craft business owners expand their reach. While some entrepreneurs run a successful craft business from their home, others will be looking to vend at retail stores and online giant Amazon. For this reason, they may eventually shop for proper barcodes.