What’s New in Craft: Pressed Flowers
Pressing fresh flowers to preserve their beauty is a timeless craft practiced all over the world. In our latest trends post, we’re exploring modern applications of pressed flowers. Let’s take a look!
What’s New in Craft: Cyanotypes
Cyanotypes, a print made by placing objects like leaves and flowers on sensitive paper or fabric, have been around for a long time (around 150 years, in fact). What’s new is the interesting ways artists and crafts people are using this medium. We explore applications of Cyanotype in textiles, embroidery and mixed media print making in this What’s New in Craft.
What’s New in Craft: Decorative Collars
Crochet and knit collars are trending right now as a fun way to accessorize your outfit or use up spare materials. We round up some designs and patterns in this edition of What’s New in Craft.
What’s New in Craft: Market Bags
Open, airy market and tote bags are a spring and summer trend we have been seeing a lot of lately. Here’s a roundup of where you can find a stylish crochet or macrame bag, or learn to make your own.
What’s New in Craft: Embroidery on Knitting
Have you ever thought about embroidering your knits? Embroidered knits is a craft trend we are seeing everywhere. Here’s a roundup of where you can learn to do it, or buy a finished piece.
What’s New in Craft: Making Your Own Sandals
Have you ever thought about making your own pair of custom shoes? Sandal making is the latest craft trend we are seeing everywhere. Here’s a roundup of where you can learn the craft of shoe and sandal making.
Pandemic Year Drives Popularity of Hand Sewing
Hand sewing has seen an upsurge this year. The craft world has welcomed new books, online classes, kits, and more, all focused on the age-old tradition of pulling a needle and thread through cloth with our fingers, one stitch at a time.
Valentine’s Trends for 2021
Valentine’s Day 2021 will be a little different from the norm, with social distancing in place and many kids still not participating in classroom events. We take a look at creative trends to expect this Valentine’s Day.
How to Use Pantone’s Colors of the Year, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Yellow
Quilt designer and artist Andrea Tsang Jackson shares expert tips on how designers and crafters can incorporate Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow, the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021, into their work. Discover ways to use these trending colors in your craft business.
Craft Industry Trends for 2021
2020 was a year we’ll never forget. As we think about the year ahead, one thing seems clear: everyone is wondering what’s next. Here are our predictions for what 2021 has in store for the craft industry.
2020 Trends in the European Craft Market, Looking Ahead to 2021
Representatives of a cross section of the European craft industry to weigh in on what changes they have seen in their business this year, and what trends they foresee for 2021.
Halloween Trends for 2020
Halloween in 2020 will certainly be a bit unusual, with social distancing in place and face masks part of kids’ costumes. We take a look at creative trends to expect this Halloween.
Shining a New Light on Sewing: The Growing Trend of Sewing with Projectors
An emerging group of industrious sewists are now projecting patterns directly onto fabric eliminating the paper all together.
Are Craft Catalogs Still Relevant? 4 Companies Weigh In
Many craft companies have stopped sending out catalogs in an effort to cut costs and due to environmental concerns, but others are ramping up this print strategy and including DIY inspirational content that reaches people directly in their homes.
Retailers Shift to Virtual Personal Shopping Appointments
Artisan retailers and craft shops are connecting with customers via virtual personal shopping appointments, amid temporary store closures due to COVID-19.
Intangible: Sweet Tooth Hotel’s Fiber Art Installation is a Tasty Treat
New art pop-ups and installations are wowing visitors and becoming Instagram sensations. This Spring in Dallas, Sweet Tooth Hotel opens Intangible, an immersive art installation featuring the work of seven fiber artists.
Show Report: QuiltCon 2020
QuiltCon 2020 featured new leadership, engaging speakers, vendors, and the best of modern quilting. Read our show recap for a vendor and quilt show trend report, interviews with new MQG leaders, information about future QuiltCon events, and more.
Crafters Make Custom Medical Device Covers, Giving Patients a Boost
Makers are crafting medical device covers that are fun and functional, pretty and sexy, blinged and personalized for everything from ostomy bags and PICC lines to slings, eye patches, even baby helmets.
How To Use Classic Blue – Pantone’s Color of the Year
Quilt designer and artist Andrea Tsang Jackson shares expert tips on how designers and crafters can incorporate Classic Blue, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2020, into their work. Discover ways to use this trending color in your craft business.
Trend Forecasting Resources
Trend forecasting experts to help us navigate what’s coming in the years ahead. Explore our guide to 40+ trend forecasting resources that will help your business stay ahead of the curve.