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We explain the idea of fair use of copyrighted material and go through factors that are considered fair use.
Indigenous Makers Meld Culture and Craft
Indigenous makers welcome the burgeoning interest in their craft and culture. Here are just a few of their stories.
Indigenous Makers Meld Culture and Craft
Indigenous makers welcome the burgeoning interest in their craft and culture. Here are just a few of their stories.
Crafters Reflect on the Closure of Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Many of us can relate, finding joy in the carefully curated scenes and aspirational tips and tricks that magazines compile. Sadly, the days of the thick print magazine feel numbered. This past June, another giant joined the long list of publications no longer in print, Martha Stewart Living. We reflect on the magazine and it’s impact on the craft industry.
Crafters Reflect on the Closure of Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Many of us can relate, finding joy in the carefully curated scenes and aspirational tips and tricks that magazines compile. Sadly, the days of the thick print magazine feel numbered. This past June, another giant joined the long list of publications no longer in print, Martha Stewart Living. We reflect on the magazine and it’s impact on the craft industry.
Creative Sales Consulting Helps Craft Businesses Navigate Their Way into Big Box Stores
If you have a product that you’d like to sell to a big box craft retailer, working with Creative Sales Consulting can ensure that you’re able to prove product-market fit, meet packaging requirements, and have supply chain and logistics ready.
Creative Sales Consulting Helps Craft Businesses Navigate Their Way into Big Box Stores
If you have a product that you’d like to sell to a big box craft retailer, working with Creative Sales Consulting can ensure that you’re able to prove product-market fit, meet packaging requirements, and have supply chain and logistics ready.
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The Size of the Quilting Market: Quilting Trends Survey Results 2022
Each year, Premier Needle Arts conducts a survey of quilters in North America to better understand consumer behavior. Here is a summary of the 2022 findings.
Yoga of Yarn: A Self-Publishing Journey
Knitwear designer and yoga instructor, Liza Laird, chose to self-publish her new book, The Yoga of Yarn, assembling a team to edit, illustrate, and photograph it. She is doing the warehousing and distribution herself.
Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation for Craft Businesses
Over the past 10 years, the concept of cultural appropriation has become part of our regular vocabulary in the crafts industry. It’s a complex subject with many nuances. Let’s look at the concept and provide ideas for businesses to move forward with.
Craft Industry Alliance, Oliso and Yazzii Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win from Craft Industry Alliance, Oliso and Yazzii.
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Fabric.com is Shutting Down
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