News Archive
The Big 4 Sewing Pattern Brands Have Been Sold
The Big 4 legacy sewing pattern brands have been sold to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management and led by Abbie Small.
How Detroit Dye House Turned Tie-Dye Into a Thriving Community Hub
Detroit Dye House began as a tie dye business and today is a thriving place where community is made, stress is relieved, and joy is shared.
Junk Journaling is Having a Moment
Junk journaling is the creative, low-cost hobby of turning everyday ephemera into meaningful journals. From memory-keeping to stress relief, it’s gaining mainstream attention. Learn why this analog craft resonates today and how workshops, books, and community events are fueling its popularity.
PatternCon Debuts in Charlotte, Uniting 250 Sewing Enthusiasts for Two Days of Learning and Community
The inaugural PatternCon was held in Charlotte, NC where 250 attendees gathered for 2 days to share their passion for sewing patterns.
Building Financial Stability in Uncertain Times
Economic pressures, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer behavior create uncertainty. Here’s how to stay financially stable.
What’s New in Craft: Bonnets
Bonnets are turning heads. In our latest installment of our trend series, What’s New in Craft, we take a closer look at this unique fashion accessory.
How to Convert Members of a Free Facebook Group into Paying Customers
Turn your free Facebook Group into a revenue-generating asset with proven strategies from Stitchcraft Marketing. Learn how to engage members, offer exclusive perks, and guide them toward becoming paying customers.
Vacuum and Sewing Dealers Association (VDTA/SDTA) Shuts Down Amid Declining Attendance and Unpaid Bills
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.
Inside IG Design Group Americas’ Bankruptcy
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.
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winners
We are very excited to announce the 10 small business winners of our 2025 Craft Industry Alliance scholarship.
AI for Small Business Marketing: Your Essential Guide
Learn the basics of AI and how to apply them in your business. Use these AI prompts specific to small business owners.
A Craft Buffet for Everyone: Crafteraunt Serves Up Creativity Without the Cleanup
Crafteraunt is a Northfield, NJ-based “Craftaurant” where guests of all ages can walk in and enjoy a rotating menu of hands-on projects—no setup, no cleanup. With seasonal crafts, wellness DIYs, and take-home kits, it’s creativity made easy and fun.
How Private Equity is Reshaping the Crafts Industry
Many of the recent shakeups in the craft world were instigated by private equity investors. A new book explains their motivations.
Sewing Machine Project Collects and Distributes Sewing Machines to Groups in Need
The Sewing Machine Project is a non-profit based in Monona, Wisconsin, that collects and distributes sewing machines to people in need.
Substack Offers Craft Businesses More Than Just a Newsletter
Crafters are turning Substack newsletters into paid income streams. Learn how creators like Jennifer Perkins transitioned from free to paid content—and what to consider first.
From a Kharkiv Garage to a WorldWide Supplier: What it Takes to Operate a Business in Ukraine
For Abris Art, a bead embroidery and cross stitch design company based in Kharkiv, their world turned upside-down overnight due to the war in Ukraine.
Update on the Potential Fate of the Big 4 Sewing Pattern Brands
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.
How to Host a Crafting at the Movies Event at Your Local Theater
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.