Oct 21, 2025
Once considered a children’s craft material, polymer clay has evolved into a respected art medium embraced by jewelry designers, sculptors, and fine artists. Its versatility, affordability, and vibrant color possibilities make it a favorite among creatives seeking freedom to experiment. In this feature, writer Roberta G. Wax explores how polymer clay artists such as Adriana Allen, Michelle Butler, and Dr. Ron Lehocky are pushing the medium’s boundaries—from intricate floral earrings to heart-shaped pins that have raised thousands for charity. Discover how polymer clay’s accessibility and expressive potential continue to inspire a thriving global community of makers and collectors.
Oct 14, 2025
What makes something art or craft? Gwen Bortner explores this question through State Fairs: Growing American Craft at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, celebrating generations of makers whose work blurs the line between artistry, skill, and tradition.
Oct 7, 2025
After months of uncertainty, the “Big 4” sewing pattern brands — Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue, and Butterick — have been saved. Rubelmann Capital and longtime Simplicity executive Abbie Small are leading a relaunch of the historic pattern company, preserving jobs, archives, and the last U.S. tissue pattern presses while modernizing for a digital future.
Sep 30, 2025
Discover Sew Valley, Cincinnati’s sustainable apparel hub offering manufacturing, training, and support for fashion entrepreneurs and small-batch designers.
Sep 29, 2025
Craft Industry Alliance and h+h americas are proud to be offering scholarships for brick-and-mortar retailers to attend h+h americas 2026.
Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. tariff landscape is shifting, making countries like Pakistan a new manufacturing powerhouse while India faces tough new realities.
Sep 22, 2025
Discover what makes craft kits successful—from pricing and packaging to instructions and user experience—based on insights from leading kit makers.
Sep 19, 2025
The Big 4 legacy sewing pattern brands have been sold to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management and led by Abbie Small.
Sep 15, 2025
Detroit Dye House began as a tie dye business and today is a thriving place where community is made, stress is relieved, and joy is shared.
Sep 9, 2025
Junk journaling is the creative, low-cost hobby of turning everyday ephemera into meaningful journals. From memory-keeping to stress relief, it’s gaining mainstream attention. Learn why this analog craft resonates today and how workshops, books, and community events are fueling its popularity.
Sep 8, 2025
The inaugural PatternCon was held in Charlotte, NC where 250 attendees gathered for 2 days to share their passion for sewing patterns.
Sep 2, 2025
Economic pressures, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer behavior create uncertainty. Here’s how to stay financially stable.
Aug 25, 2025
Bonnets are turning heads. In our latest installment of our trend series, What’s New in Craft, we take a closer look at this unique fashion accessory.
Aug 25, 2025
Turn your free Facebook Group into a revenue-generating asset with proven strategies from Stitchcraft Marketing. Learn how to engage members, offer exclusive perks, and guide them toward becoming paying customers.
Aug 14, 2025
VDTA/SDTA has abruptly and without warning shut down this week after a February trade show with low attendance. Instructors who taught at the show have not been paid.
Aug 11, 2025
The owner of the Big 4 sewing pattern makers was spun off from its U.K. parent company in May and is now being sold at liquidation.
Aug 8, 2025
We are very excited to announce the 10 small business winners of our 2025 Craft Industry Alliance scholarship.
Aug 1, 2025
Learn the basics of AI and how to apply them in your business. Use these AI prompts specific to small business owners.
Jul 29, 2025
Crafteraunt is a Northfield, NJ-based “Craftaurant” where guests of all ages can walk in and enjoy a rotating menu of hands-on projects—no setup, no cleanup. With seasonal crafts, wellness DIYs, and take-home kits, it’s creativity made easy and fun.
Jul 24, 2025
Many of the recent shakeups in the craft world were instigated by private equity investors. A new book explains their motivations.
