The h+h americas Experience 2026: An Information Session
Join us for an evening information session about h+h americas, the premier trade show for the crafts industry. Hear from past exhibitors and attendees, ask questions, and learn about the opportunity to attend the 2026 show.
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After her 2020 wedding was canceled, Samantha Friedrich turned leftover sola wood flowers into a creative practice that reshaped her career. This reflective essay explores resilience, slow growth, and how skill-building and quiet consistency can turn craft into a sustainable livelihood for makers and creative business owners.
As Quilt Market Ends, h+h americas Introduces New Fall Trade Show in Houston
Koelnmesse has announced the launch of h+h americas Fall Edition, a new craft industry trade show debuting in Houston, Texas, October 1–2, 2026. The event will feature a streamlined format with education, hands-on activations, and a strong roster of committed exhibitors, arriving amid major shifts in the trade show landscape following the closure of Quilt Market.
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Craft Industry Reflections on 2025 and Predictions for 2026
We ask industry professionals to look back and reflect on 2025 and make predictions for how business will unfold in 2026.
Craft Industry Reflections on 2025 and Predictions for 2026
We ask industry professionals to look back and reflect on 2025 and make predictions for how business will unfold in 2026.
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