Show Report: QuiltCon Together
The Modern Quilt Guild pivoted many months ago, making the decision to hold QuiltCon online. Taking place last weekend, 7,000 people registered for QuiltCon Together and it was a highly successful virtual event. Meg Cox brings us this report.
3 Inspiring Black Jewelry Designers to Elevate Your Style
There are so many talented Black jewelers doing work they love to help you decorate and declare yourself. To tell a small piece of this sprawling story, we pulled on a single thread offered by Omonivie Okhade. It’s a glimpse into her work, the work of her idol, and that of a bold designer who does some of her casting.
3 Inspiring Black Jewelry Designers to Elevate Your Style
There are so many talented Black jewelers doing work they love to help you decorate and declare yourself. To tell a small piece of this sprawling story, we pulled on a single thread offered by Omonivie Okhade. It’s a glimpse into her work, the work of her idol, and that of a bold designer who does some of her casting.
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.
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.
At Black Girls Sew, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Flourish
Through the non-profit Black Girls Sew, fashion designer Hekima Hapa is teaching young people in her neighborhood in New York City sewing and entrepreneurship skills.
At Black Girls Sew, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Flourish
Through the non-profit Black Girls Sew, fashion designer Hekima Hapa is teaching young people in her neighborhood in New York City sewing and entrepreneurship skills.
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Changes at Swarovski Impact Jewelry Designers
The world-renowned Austrian crystal manufacturer, Swarovski, recently announced it will soon no longer manufacture crystals for the DIY market, leaving retailers and designers scrambling to find worthy replacements for these top-of-the-line components.
Threadymade Serves Up Pleated and Smocked Fashion Kits By Mail
Threadymade is a new craft kit company that provides pre-pleated and smocked fabrics for garment sewing at home
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.
What You Need to Know about Licensing vs. Work-For-Hire
As a freelancer, you may be offered two different types of arrangements: work-for-hire or licensing. Learn the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decision for your business.
6 Black Ceramicists to Support Right Now
If you’ve considered digging deep to chase a dream, take note of these inspiring Black ceramicists. All six of them have day jobs. All six chose to create anyway, following remarkably similar journeys to claim their time and make their art.
How I Got That Gig: Lane Bryant Shirt
Artist April Sunami was recently commissioned to create the art for a shirt by Lane Bryant, a national clothing retailer. Here’s how she got that gig.
The Biggest Threat to Etsy at 15? Becoming Just Another Marketplace
According to Abby Glassenberg, Etsy is facing a crisis of resellers that threatens to erode the value of the marketplace’s brand.
Creative Packaging Ideas for 2021
A round up packaging options for your craft business for 2021.
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