The Art of Giving Your Art
Roberta Wax breaks down the pros and cons of giving your art away.
Quick Start Guide: The Schedule C Tax Form
CPA Janet LeBlanc breaks down the Schedule C Tax Form into simple terms to help you prepare for the 2020 tax season.
Quick Start Guide: The Schedule C Tax Form
CPA Janet LeBlanc breaks down the Schedule C Tax Form into simple terms to help you prepare for the 2020 tax season.
Buying and Wearing African Wax Prints: An Exploration
African wax prints are fabrics with a complex and nuanced history and, although they’re trending on the fashion runways, some consumers question whether wearing these garments is cultural appropriation.
Buying and Wearing African Wax Prints: An Exploration
African wax prints are fabrics with a complex and nuanced history and, although they’re trending on the fashion runways, some consumers question whether wearing these garments is cultural appropriation.
The Be Seen Project Creates Community for BIPOC Makers
The Be Seen Project is a new space, existing both online and off, for BIPOC makers creating work on themes of social justice.
The Be Seen Project Creates Community for BIPOC Makers
The Be Seen Project is a new space, existing both online and off, for BIPOC makers creating work on themes of social justice.
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How I Got That Gig: Black Lives Matter Flag for New Seasons Market, Portland
Artist Kimberly Bennefield was commissioned by New Seasons Market in Portland to make a Black Lives Matter flag that would hang outside the store. Here’s how she got that gig.
2020 Etsy Design Awards Finalists Announced
The Etsy Design Awards are an opportunity for handmade shops to be recognized for their artistry and ingenuity. We talk with some of this year’s finalists to learn more about their work.
A Visit to the New Michaels Concept Store
Michaels recently announced a transformation of two of their stores in an effort to “re-imagine the optimal maker shopping experience.” We visit one to see what its really like.
Halloween Trends for 2020
Halloween in 2020 will certainly be a bit unusual, with social distancing in place and face masks part of kids’ costumes. We take a look at creative trends to expect this Halloween.
Due to COVID, Churchmouse Yarns Embarks on a New Chapter
Like many businesses, Churchmouse had to shutter its bricks and mortar location during the COVID-19 pandemic. The owners have decided not to reopen and instead to shift their business online.
Craft Retail Reopening in the Time of COVID-19: A Case Study of WEBS
Now that retail areas are re-opening for business, COVID-19 necessitates that safety procedures and sanitation precautions be in place. We look at how WEBS in Northampton, Massachusetts approached the process.
High School Artist Madeleine Elizabeth Finds Success as a Needlepoint Designer
Madeleine Elizabeth is perhaps the youngest needlepoint designer working right now. A junior in high school, this talented artist has a bright future.
Michaels Bounces Back from Pandemic Closings
Craft retailer Michaels got this quarter’s sales up 11.1% over last year by going hard on e-commerce and new marketing initiatives.
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Congratulations to our 2020 Scholarship Recipients
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Black-Owned Yarn Shops and Dyers to Network with Today
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Local Yarn Store Day is September 12, 2020
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Craft Workshop Spaces Pivot Due to COVID-19
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Bead&Button Show and Magazine to Close Permanently
The Bead&Button Show and Magazine will close down permanently says owner Kalmbach Media. Declining attendance at the show, plus ad and sponsorship revenue, and the pandemic led to the decision.
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KnitChats Offers Real-Time Knitting Support, Plus a Vibrant Online Community
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