News Archive
Changes at Spoonflower Impact Artists
Changes at Spoonflower will limit how many designs can be uploaded in a week, delist unpopular designs, and provide digital proofing.
American Handcrafted Show in Philadelphia Canceled Permanently
Emerald Exhibitions announced last week that it was permanently canceling the fine craft trade show American Handcrafted.
Making a Visual Splash at the Nest Hermès Craft Convening
Sugar McMillan shares her experience at Nest X Hermes, a 2-day “convening” for craftspeople in the US in Austin, Texas.
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.
Shop Hop Inc Boosts Business for Hundreds of Quilt Shops
Shop Hop is a new business that’s working to bring customers to hundreds of quilt shops in the US through special events.
Creating Calm Spaces: A Book Resource List
Organizer Tricia Fidler put together this book list to help you create systems and declutter your creative workspace.
Halloween Trends for 2023
We take a look at creative trends to expect this Halloween and how this holiday will return to pre-covid levels of popularity.
Artful Home Offers Artists and Makers a Unique Platform to Sell Their Goods
Artful Home is an online gallery showcasing the clothing, jewelry, wall art, home décor and more work of over artists in North America.
Made It Myself TV Offers a New Streaming Service for Crafters
There’s a new video content platform on the market, and crafters of all stripes should take note. It’s called Made It Myself TV.
How I Got that Gig: Making Ceramic Vases for the Denver Broncos
Learn how Emily Paz Stevens got the job of creating ceramic vases to be displayed in the Broncos stadium in this “How I Got That Gig”.
The Woolly Thistle: Giving Woolheads What They Want
The Wooly Thistle is a bustling online knitting shop which specializes in hard-to-find, breed-specific and European wools.
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!”
Bookbinder Doesn’t Want Fame, Just a Pretty Bookshelf
That’s My Bookshelf is a TikTok and Instagram account where books are rebound like Penguin Clothbound Classics.
Etsy Launches Share & Save Program to Encourage Sellers to Drive Traffic to Their Shops
Last week, Etsy launched a new initiative for sellers called Share & Save. The program essentially works as a rebate for sellers who share their listing links outside of Etsy.
How to Make the Most of your Instagram Profile Link
Here’s how to use your Instagram bio to convert followers into customers by getting them over to places where they can buy from you directly.
What’s New in Craft: Broom Making
Explore how artisans are blending tradition with modern techniques to craft beautiful brooms in this What’s New in Craft.
TikTok Shop Basics: What Craft Businesses Need to Know
Learn the basics of TikTok Shop, an ecommerce platform that’s integrated into TikTok allowing creators to sell right from their videos.