Clothworks Prints 1 Millionth Yard of American Made Brand Fabric
This year, Clothworks is celebrating its one-millionth yard of American Made Brand fabric, quilting cotton that’s manufactured entirely in the United States.
Knitrino is an App Poised to Disrupt the Knitting World
Knitrino is a new app that aims to disrupt the knitting pattern world by integrating all of the information a knitter needs including row-by-row pattern instructions, a progress keeper, a note-taking feature, and a colorwork option that shows color charts in the knitter’s selected yarn colors.
Smogware: A Porcelain Project Raising Awareness About Air Pollution
Smogware is a porcelain project out of Berlin that aims to make the problem of air pollution more tangible by representing the amounts of pollution the average European breathes the deepening glazes of ceramics.
How I Got the Gig: Creating Yelp’s Anniversary Tote
In this “How I Got That Gig” segment artist Jen Hewett explains how she got the opportunity to create a tote bag that’s given out to every Yelp employee on the anniversary of their hire date.
Everyone is Creative at Craftivate in Wallingford, Connecticut
Craftivate is a craft studio space in Wallingford, Connecticut where kids and adults alike can come in and have a fun craft experience with friends.
Pattern Workshop: How an Online Course Helped to Grow a Sector of the Sewing Industry
Lauren Dahl’s online course, Pattern Workshop, has taught thousands of aspiring sewing pattern designers to digitally draw and grade pattern templates.
Christine Haynes Relaunches Her Indie Sewing Pattern Company and Focuses on Work-Life Balance
Sewing pattern designer Christine Haynes is relaunching her business with an eye towards creating a healthy work-life balance.
Designer and Teacher Rohn Strong on Making It Work in the Fiber Industry
Rohn Strong is a hard-working fiber arts designer who has made crochet, knitting, needle punch, quilting, and sewing all a part of his career. In this profile, we learn more about how Strong came to be a designer, his current perspective on the industry, and more.
Swatched is a New Documentary Series Showcasing the Diversity of the Knitting Industry
Swatched is a new documentary series featuring knitwear and crochet designers. The pilot features designer Andrea Tong. The project’s goal is to showcase the diversity of stories within the industry.
Painting and Embroidery Combine in Katy Biele’s World
Katy Biele is an artist who combines painting with embroidery to create unique works of art. Originally from Chile, Biele’s travels have had a strong influence on her artistic technique and aesthetic.
Strength in Adaptability: Thimble Fingers Sewing Studio in Houston, Texas
The floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey stopped about three blocks from Thimble Fingers Sewing Studio, in Houston, Texas, in the summer of 2017. And though the shop itself endured the storm without damage, the neighborhood it’s part of did not. But owner Sherry Reese has been remarkably adaptable.
How I Got That Gig: Creating Embroidered Illustrations for the Washington Post
Artist Sarah K. Benning had the opportunity to create a series of embroidered illustrations for the Washington Post. In the latest in our ongoing series, she explains how she got that gig.
For Lolli & Grace Color-Rich Embroidery Designs Inspire a Growing Business
Anne Oliver of Lolli & Grace has built a business based on her love of saturated color and hand embroidery. She’s found community on Instagram and through running Stitch Alongs and both have contributed to her success.
Knit Picks Launches Crochet-Specific Brand, WeCrochet
WeCrochet is a new website and catalog from the company that owns Knit Picks. Dedicated to crochet, there are plans for magazines, books, and a podcast.
How Tinkknit is Helping Destashers Find a Good Home for Unwanted Yarn
For many knitters too large of a stash can hamper creativity. Tinkknit is helping to solve that problem by creating an online marketplace where yarn lovers can sell their excess skeins and earn cash to support their hobby.
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.
What Happened to Kollabora? Pivoting from Online to In-Person Craft Experiences through CraftJam
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.
Making It: Season 2; Craft Competition Returns to NBC
NBC’s craft competition show Making It will debut season 2 on Monday, December 2nd at 10pm. A new crop of makers vie to impress returning judges and hosts.
Polycraftual: Freeman’s Creative in Durham, North Carolina
At Freeman’s Creative in Durham, North Carolina customers can enjoy a whole variety of crafts in a warm, welcoming community.