Podcast Episode #302: Kim Kight
In this podcast episode, fabric designer Kim Kight traces her path from being an early blogger to becoming a designer for Moda.
Podcast Episode #301: Brittany Garber
In this podcast interview, crochet designer Brittany Garber shares her journey discovering crochet and turning it into a business..
Podcast Episode #300: Maria Shell
In this podcast chat, quilt artist Maria Shell explains how she went from working as a journalist to becoming a modern quilter in Alaska.
Podcast Episode #299: Louisa Owen Sonstroem
In this podcast episode, Louisa Sonstroem talks about the winding journey she took to arrive at her love of hand sewing clothing.
Podcast Episode #298: Amy Ting
In this podcast interview, crochet designer Amy Ting traces her path to creating an amigurumi pattern business and writing a book.
Special Episode: Abbie Small on the Future of the Big 4 Sewing Pattern Brands
In this podcast interview, Abbie Small explains the management buyout, with Rubelmann Capital, of the Big 4 sewing pattern brands.
Podcast Episode #297: Marianne Fons
In this podcast interview, Marianne Fons traces her pioneering role in developing the quilting industry from the 70s until today.
Podcast Episode #296: Michelle Cain
In this podcast interview, quilter Michelle Cain traces her history from discovering quilting to becoming a blogger, designer, and author.
Podcast Episode #295: Emma Brassfield
In this podcast episode, Emma Brassfield traces her journey from making costumes for movies to creating a bag-making business for crafters.
Special Episode: Larrie King
In this special podcast episode, we listen to a recording of the keynote speech delivered at h+h americas 2025 by Larrie King, also known as Mister Larrie.
Special Podcast Episode: Megan Greenwell on Private Equity
In this podcast interview, journalist Megan Greenwell talks about private equity’s impact on the crafts industry, specifically on JOANN. Megan is the author of Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.
Podcast Episode #293: Zoe Frost from Junebug & Darlin
In this podcast episode, Zoe Frost explains how she created Junebug and Darlin, a cross stitch pattern and kit company focused on subversive designs.
Podcast Episode #292: Claudia Martinez of Snuggly Monkey
In this podcast episode, Claudia Martinez traces her journey from selling ring slings on Etsy to having an ecommerce crafts supply shop with over 5,000 SKUs.
Podcast Episode #291: Micah Clasper-Torch
In this podcast episode, artist and maker Micah Clasper-Torch discusses using punch needle to create fashion and accessories.
Special Episode: State of the Industry 2025
Four speakers representing various vantage points in the crafts industry consider the challenges and opportunities of the coming year.
Podcast Episode #289: Arvin Pairavi from Shannon Fabrics
In this podcast interview, Arvin Pairavi, CEO of Shannon Fabrics, talks about how current economic conditions impact a fabric company.
Podcast Episode #288: The New England Quilt Museum
In this podcast interview, the executive director and curator of the New England Quilt Museum share an inside look at how the museum works.
Podcast Episode #287: Michael O’Dell of LegitKits
In this podcast episode, Michael O’Dell of LegitKits explains how he’s created a foundation paper piecing quilt kit business.
Podcast Episode #286: Mary Engelbreit
In this podcast interview, Mary Engelbreit talks about running her eponymous illustration business over more than 50 years.
Podcast Episode #285: Annissa Essaibi George of Stitch House
In this podcast interview, Annissa Essaibi George talks about her love of sewing and crafts and her passion for public service.