Cotton+Steel Designers Depart RJR Due to Management and Systems Upheaval
At RJR out-of-date systems, a botched effort to update them, and a radical shift in leadership, created an unstable climate that caused the original five designers of industry darling, Cotton+Steel, to walk away earlier this month from the modern fabric division they’d built from scratch.
Meander Publishing to Close Modern Quilts Unlimited and Machine Quilting Unlimited Effective Immediately
In an email sent to contributors this afternoon CEO and Publisher at Meander Publishing, Vicki Anderson, announced that the company will cease publication of Modern Quilts Unlimited and Machine Quilting Unlimited magazines effected immediately.
GDPR: What Small U.S. Craft Businesses Need to Know
If your U.S.-based craft businesses has customers in the EU — people who have purchased a product from you, subscribed to your mailing list, commented on a blog post or even visited your site and had their information processed by Google Analytics — you will need to comply to the new GDPR regulations.
Scrapbook News Update
Nancy Nally is the owner of Nally Studios and the publisher and editor of Scrapbook Update and Craft Critique, two websites focused on the scrapbooking industry. And avid scrapbooker for more than 20 years, Nancy has a keen interest in news and trends that affect the industry. This year she will be bringing us quarterly reports on the scrapbooking industry and we’re excited to publish this first installment.
Mindful Making: Essential Self-Care For Craft Entrepreneurs
Mindful crafting can help crafty entrepreneurs refresh and rejuvenate. Take some at least once a week to make something just for yourself.
Don’t Make These 5 Etsy Shop Mistakes
Jessica Van Den has been selling jewelry on Etsy since 2008. Today she brings us the top 5 mistakes she sees new Etsy shop owners make (and how to fix them).
Show Report: Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2018
If you’re a fiber artist from the Mid-Atlantic region, you’ve probably at least heard of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Held annually by the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland, it’s considered one of the two premier agriculture-based fiber festivals– the other is New York’s Sheep and Wool Festival held the third weekend in October in Rhinebeck, New York.
Cotton+Steel Designers to Move on From the Company
In a press release sent to quilt shops today RJR Fabrics announced that the original Cotton+Steel designers will be leaving the company. The collections released at Spring Quilt Market will be their last.
CIA Member Profile: Felicia Lo Wong’s Road to SweetGeorgia
Businesswoman and author Felicia Lo Wong took an unusual path to launching a hand-dyed yarn business in Vancouver, Canada. Here’s the story of her journey.
Show Report: Craftcation 2018
Last month I had the pleasure of attending my very first Craftcation. I was there to teach a sewing class, lead a panel discussion about teaching craft, and spread the word about Craft Industry Alliance. I had no idea I’d get much much more out of it. I had fun, met great people, lined up some contributors to CIA, and learned new craft skills!
Craftcation is a truly unique event, held every spring in Ventura, California. The weather is amazing, the hotel is very near to the beach, and the town is lovely. Best of all, the conference is incredibly well-planned so there’s always something going on that’s fun, informative, and inspiring.
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