Why did quilting become the economic and cultural engine of home sewing in the U.S., while apparel sewing retained its foothold in Europe? This article explores the social, economic, and industry forces—from globalization and retail consolidation to technology and community—that reshaped sewing on both sides of the Atlantic.
Lion Brand’s parent company has acquired the wholesale distributor of knitting and crochet supplies, Knitting Fever.
We ask industry professionals to look back and reflect on 2025 and make predictions for how business will unfold in 2026.
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.
Discover Sew Valley, Cincinnati’s sustainable apparel hub offering manufacturing, training, and support for fashion entrepreneurs and small-batch designers.
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.
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.
Many of the recent shakeups in the craft world were instigated by private equity investors. A new book explains their motivations.
A great round-up list of creative podcasts from all perspectives! Pottery, knitting, sewing and quilting and entrepreneurial business podcasts as well.
Design Group Americas (DGA), parent company of the Big 4 sewing pattern brands, announced on Friday that it has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Brick-and-mortar shop owners are arranging a new sort of social craft night for their customers: crafting at the movies. Watching a film with the lights turned up is a fun way to craft and build community.
Golden Peak Media, a media and education company serving craft enthusiasts, has acquired Creativebug, a platform previously owned by Joann.
The legacy sewing pattern brands Simplicity, Butterick, McCalls, and Vogue, commonly referred to as the Big 4, have been sold to a liquidator.
Irving, Texas-based craft store chain, Michaels, has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of Joann, which filed for bankruptcy in January of this year.
Ace Camps Travel offers small, curated trips blending handcrafts, culinary arts, and cultural immersion across the globe. Founded in 2009, the company continues to inspire creativity and connection under new ownership.
We give you the yarn market data that was presented by Jan Hurwitz, General Manager of Berroco, at h+h americas 2025.
The 2025 Quilters Survey is a large scale consumer research study about the size of the quilting market and consumer behavior.
Jimmy Beans Wool, the Reno, Nevada-based yarn shop founded in 2002 by Laura Zander, has been acquired by Local Crafts Group.
The closure of Joann is the end of an era according to Tiffany Windsor, the daughter of the founder of Aleene’s Tacky Glue.
The closure of all Joann stores marks a huge shift for the American craft community, leaving many without a go-to fabric and craft supply store. While this change is challenging, it also presents opportunities for local craft shops and creative reuse stores to welcome new customers. From independent fabric stores to secondhand craft supply options, there are still plenty of ways for crafters to find materials, support small businesses, and stay connected with their creative communities.