Material Grrrlz Blends Craft and Community in the UK
Material Grrrlz redefines fiber arts with a bold, feminist focus, blending craft and community in the hands of today’s DIY enthusiasts.
Common Threads Press Publishes Radical Histories of Crafts and Making
Common Threads Press, founded by crafts researcher Laura Moseley in 2019, specializes in radical craft histories, offering diverse and political perspectives on women’s art and creativity.
Podcast Episode #220: Stephanie Carswell of Hawthorn Handmade
In this podcast interview, Stephanie Carswell of the craft kit company talks about her business journey from owning a craft gallery to learning to needle felt to creating craft kits that are sold by retailers worldwide.
Search Press Celebrates 50 Years of Craft Publishing
UK-based craft publisher, Search Press, is celebrating its 50th year of creating beautiful craft books that teach and never go out of style.
Show Report: The Knitting and Stitching Show, London 2018
Last week the fall edition of The Knitting and Stitching Show took place at Alexandra Palace in London and as the organizers phrased it, they gave this edition of the show (which has been around for more than 30 years) “a refresh.”
With a new layout and expanded offerings, this four-day show is considered the go-to show that spans a variety of textile disciplines, including knitting and crochet, quilting, sewing, fabric collage, fashion and dressmaking, cross stitch, traditional and creative embroidery, weaving, and stumpwork just to name a few.
Show Report: Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace
The Knitting & Stitching Show, held at Alexandra Palace (affectionately known as “Ally Pally”) in London, is the UK’s biggest event for the textile art, craft and design community. Christine Perry was there and brings us this report.
Show Report: The Festival of Quilts 2017, Birmingham, England
Craft Industry Alliance special correspondent, Maeri Howard, attended The Festival of Quilts which took place in Birmingham, England on August 10-13th. She brings us this show report.
Review of CHSI Stitches 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK
Last week, over 250 craft companies descended on the NEC in Birmingham for Craft, Hobby and Stitch International (Stitches), the biggest trade show for creative craft industries in Europe. Stephanie Carswell of Hawthorn Handmade was there. Here is her report from the show.
Podcast Episode #6: Are Handmade Toys Safe with Dawn Treacher
Ever made a gift for a child and worried that maybe it wasn’t as sturdy as it could’ve been? Maybe you’ve woken up at night wondering, “Were those seams really […]