Oct 21, 2021
We take a look at creative trends to expect this Halloween, including felt garlands, larger-than-life, contemporary harvest, warm metals, tapestries, earthly pastels, primary hues as accents, dried wilted flowers, witch hats, knitted pumpkins, apothecary, cyanotype and Halloween jewelry & accessories.
Feb 9, 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.
Jan 4, 2021
2020 was a year we’ll never forget. As we think about the year ahead, one thing seems clear: everyone is wondering what’s next. Here are our predictions for what 2021 has in store for the craft industry.
Nov 27, 2020
Representatives of a cross section of the European craft industry to weigh in on what changes they have seen in their business this year, and what trends they foresee for 2021.
Sep 30, 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.
Jun 19, 2020
The 2020 quilting trends survey conducted by Premier Needlearts reveals the size of the market and shifts in consumer behavior over the last three years.
Mar 4, 2020
QuiltCon 2020 featured new leadership, engaging speakers, vendors, and the best of modern quilting. Read our show recap for a vendor and quilt show trend report, interviews with new MQG leaders, information about future QuiltCon events, and more.
Jan 14, 2020
Catch up on what’s happening in the yarn industry including increased fragmentation, boycott lists, ‘craft dabbling’ and fundraisers for Australia in our latest yarn industry news update from Stacey Trock.
Jan 21, 2019
Creative businesses benefit from keeping tabs on trends — it’s one way to stay ahead of the curve with your marketing efforts. Here’s what’s on deck in 2019.
Dec 17, 2018
Weaving rarely surfaces to the level of popular culture, but in the aughts it has fared well. Here are some of the trends that are bringing weaving to the fore.