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SewShare: A Brand New Sewing Community and Marketplace
SewShare is a new online sewing community and marketplace created by Creativebug founders Ursula Morgan and Julie Roehm. Bringing together education, supplies, patterns, and community in one place, SewShare supports sewists and independent designers with forums, technique libraries, a robust pattern marketplace, and interactive storefronts.
How to Organize a Community Art Project
Learn how three artists organized community art projects, bringing people of different backgrounds and levels of experience together around creativity.
How to Organize a Community Art Project
Learn how three artists organized community art projects, bringing people of different backgrounds and levels of experience together around creativity.
Embroydica Connects Global Embroidery Traditions in One Online Destination
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Embroydica Connects Global Embroidery Traditions in One Online Destination
Discover Embroydica, the online encyclopedia for all things embroidery, founded by mother-daughter duo Lilia Filkov and Roza Goltser. Explore embroidery’s rich history, modern artistry, and global techniques through curated articles, tutorials, and community features connecting stitchers worldwide. Celebrate creativity, culture, and connection—one stitch at a time.
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Once considered a children’s craft material, polymer clay has evolved into a respected art medium embraced by jewelry designers, sculptors, and fine artists. Its versatility, affordability, and vibrant color possibilities make it a favorite among creatives seeking freedom to experiment. In this feature, writer Roberta G. Wax explores how polymer clay artists such as Adriana Allen, Michelle Butler, and Dr. Ron Lehocky are pushing the medium’s boundaries—from intricate floral earrings to heart-shaped pins that have raised thousands for charity. Discover how polymer clay’s accessibility and expressive potential continue to inspire a thriving global community of makers and collectors.
The Smithsonian Honors a Century of Making at the State Fair
What makes something art or craft? Gwen Bortner explores this question through State Fairs: Growing American Craft at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, celebrating generations of makers whose work blurs the line between artistry, skill, and tradition.
Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes
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Scholarships Available for Brick-and-Mortar Shop Owners to Attend h+h americas 2026
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Discover what makes craft kits successful—from pricing and packaging to instructions and user experience—based on insights from leading kit makers.
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