6 Expert Tips for Writing Precise and Effective Patterns
Creating instructions for handmaking is a serious challenge. Here are 6 tips to help you create patterns that makers trust.
Interweave Knits, Sew News, and Creative Machine Embroidery Magazines to Cease Publication
Interweave Knits, Sew News, and Creative Machine Embroidery magazines will no longer be published according to Golden Peak Media CEO.
C&T Publishing Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
C&T Publishing is celebrating an important anniversary this year: 40 years in business. Its motto is, “Another maker inspired!”
What to Do When Your Craft Book Goes Out of Print
Writing a craft book can be a great way to establish your credibility as an artist and maker, to share your particular methods with a wider audience, and to create a new revenue stream. But eventually, most craft books go out of print—and when they do, what options do you have to reuse your content?
Women Create Magazines Sold, and Sold Again
Women Create Magazines are the passion project of Jo Packham. Recently, they’ve changed hands three times, but are now secure.
Mollie Makes to Shut Down, Publishing Its Final Issue this Month
Many crafters were disappointed to learn last week that UK-based craft magazine Mollie Makes will cease publication. The January 2023 issue, the magazine’s 151st, will be its last.
Martingale to Close in Mid-2023
Craft book publisher Martingale has announced that the company will be closing in mid-2023.
Crafters Reflect on the Closure of Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Many of us can relate, finding joy in the carefully curated scenes and aspirational tips and tricks that magazines compile. Sadly, the days of the thick print magazine feel numbered. This past June, another giant joined the long list of publications no longer in print, Martha Stewart Living. We reflect on the magazine and it’s impact on the craft industry.
Yoga of Yarn: A Self-Publishing Journey
Knitwear designer and yoga instructor, Liza Laird, chose to self-publish her new book, The Yoga of Yarn, assembling a team to edit, illustrate, and photograph it. She is doing the warehousing and distribution herself.
The Paper Shortage Impacts Craft Publishers
The paper shortage is taking a toll on craft publishers, causing longer waits, higher prices, and diminishing the eco-friendly options available at any given time.
Big List of Craft Books Submissions Guidelines
Publishing houses are constantly evolving. They’re looking at trends and always in search of the next great idea. Use this chart to get a sense of what each house has published and how to contact them.
The Big List of Craft Magazine Submission Information
Here’s the big list of Craft Magazine Submission Information! This can be a great way to share your creative work and grow your audience.
Beyond Ravelry: Pattern Platforms for Knitting and Crochet Designers
Over the years, Ravelry has dominated the independent sellers market for its ease of use and large database. However, a combination of factors has seen designers turn to additional sales outlets. We look at what’s available.
Stitching Stolen Lives Focuses on Quilts as a Catalyst for Social Change
A new book by Sara Trail and Teresa Duryea Wong documents the work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy including the Remembrance Project, Memory Quilts, and workshops with young people.
Meet Moorit: A New Independent Crochet Magazine with Modern Style
Alyson Chu launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moorit, a biannual, print-and-online crochet magazine dedicated to showcasing the dazzling possibilities of the craft many see as marginalized in yarn shops and the handwork media.
Want to Make Money with Your Newsletter? Try Substack
Substack is a new email marketing service that allows content creators to directly monetize their newsletters. Could this be a good option for craft-based businesses?
SEWN Magazine: Stitched Together with Love
Roberta Wax profiles Michelle Morris, creator of SEWN Magazine, a fashion-forward, inclusive publication full of gorgeously photographed clothes and accessories, interviews with designers, and sewing tips and pattern resources.
Electric Quilt Rereleases Barbara Brackman’s Iconic Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
Electric Quilt is rereleasing Barbara Brackman’s iconic book, Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Blocks, first published in 1993.
Quaranzines: Pandemic Inspires Analog Zine Projects
Zines — limited-edition, DIY, often photocopied publications — never went away, per se, but are experiencing a wide-sweeping revival during the pandemic.
How to Promote a Craft Book During the Pandemic
Promoting a book is always a big job for craft book authors, but promoting a book released during the pandemic presents new challenges. Use these tips to help spread the word and drives sales for your new title.