Social Justice Sewing Academy to Launch Business Incubator for Young Entrepreneurs
The Social Justice Sewing Academy is launching a Business Incubator program for young people ages 15-25. Mentors and sponsors can get involved.
Black-Owned Yarn Shops and Dyers to Network with Today
We’re celebrating six talented Black women dyers, designers and yarn shop owners working hard to realize their dreams and build a much more beautiful world in the process.
Black-Owned Yarn Shops and Dyers to Network with Today
We’re celebrating six talented Black women dyers, designers and yarn shop owners working hard to realize their dreams and build a much more beautiful world in the process.
How to Create Effective Google Ads: A Quick Start Guide
Using Google Ads is a tempting strategy for getting found in search, letting you skip to the head of the line if you play your keywords right. Here we break down how these ads work, who they’re for, and how to create an effective one.
How to Create Effective Google Ads: A Quick Start Guide
Using Google Ads is a tempting strategy for getting found in search, letting you skip to the head of the line if you play your keywords right. Here we break down how these ads work, who they’re for, and how to create an effective one.
Craft Instructors Test Out Airbnb Online Experiences
Starting in June, Airbnb announced it would expand its services to include Online Experiences, billed as “unique activities to do at home.” Craft instructors test it out and gain an audience there.
Craft Instructors Test Out Airbnb Online Experiences
Starting in June, Airbnb announced it would expand its services to include Online Experiences, billed as “unique activities to do at home.” Craft instructors test it out and gain an audience there.
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Local Yarn Store Day is September 12, 2020
When TNNA closed down in April some shop owners were unsure whether Local Yarn Store Day would continue, but the good news is this beloved event will keep going, drawing customers into local yarn stores.
How Get Paid on Time For Custom Orders: Tips for Makers
Use these tips when taking on custom orders so you can be sure to get paid on time and in full.
Craft Workshop Spaces Pivot Due to COVID-19
For craft workshop spaces that host in-person creative events, 2020 has been a tough road. With countless craft events cancelled since March, some craft workshop spaces are finding new ways to reach their customers.
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.
Retreating from Retreats: How Scrapbook Businesses are Dealing with Cancelled Events
When COVID-19 hit scrapbooking event organizers had to regroup, canceling the events they had planned and figuring out new models to reach their customers virtually.
KnitChats Offers Real-Time Knitting Support, Plus a Vibrant Online Community
KnitChats offers real-time support and community to knitters. Expert instructors are on-hand to answer questions and help guide knitters through each step in their projects.
We’re Hiring: Community Manager and Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time, Remote)
We’re hiring for a Community Manager and Outreach Coordinator. This is a part-time, remote position.
Recycling Scrap Materials, Artists Work to Earn a Living in Zimbabwe
Industrious and creative young people in Zimbabwe are upcycling metal scraps into intricate artworks and finding a market for them abroad, providing economic opportunity which is hard to come by in the current economy.
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Announcing the Craft Industry Alliance Scholarship Program: Apply Now
We’re excited to announce our annual scholarship program.
15 Percent Pledge Calls on Retailers to Support Black-Owned Businesses
A new “15 Percent Pledge” calls for major retailers to pledge 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Will craft industry retailers take action?
New York Sheep and Wool Festival and AQS Cancel In-Person Shows for 2020
Concerns about COVID-19 have caused craft industry event organizers to cancel shows throughout the spring and summer. Now, show cancelations are also being announced for the fall and winter season including Rhinebeck and the AQS shows.
Michaels is Hurting Despite E-commerce Boom
With many retail stores required to shut down in the pandemic, Michaels saw a big bump in e-commerce but overall fell way short of expectations.
Clothworks Prints 1 Millionth Yard of American Made Brand Fabric
This year, Clothworks is celebrating its one-millionth yard of American Made Brand fabric, quilting cotton that’s manufactured entirely in the United States.
Michaels to Close Darice By the End of November
Michaels will be closing Darice, its wholesale division, by November 30, 2020. Michaels acquired Darice as part of the Lamrite West acquisition in 2016 along with Pat Catan stores.
Transitioning Employees to Remote Work
Even as COVID-19 health and safety restrictions are relaxed, many companies intend to shift employees to remote work permanently. Could your creative business benefit from transitioning employees to remote work?
Shining a New Light on Sewing: The Growing Trend of Sewing with Projectors
An emerging group of industrious sewists are now projecting patterns directly onto fabric eliminating the paper all together.
Summer Reading: Books for Craft Business Owners
Want to get inspired or improve an aspect of your business? We’ve collected nine new books that are sure to appeal to craft business owners.
Tacony Corporation Has Sold Nancy’s Notions to Missouri Star
Tacony Corporation announced today that it has sold Nancy’s Notions to Missouri Star Quilt Company.
Homebound Makers Spur Craft Kit Boom
While COVID-19 has forced many businesses to close, online shops selling craft kits have seen skyrocketing sales.
How to Offer Curbside Pickup Service for Your Business
As retail store owners weigh how to safely reopen, curbside pickup provides an enticing middle ground for stores that want to increase local sales with less risk. With precautions in place, some craft businesses are using curbside service to connect with local customers — from a distance.