I Love Whimsical, Vintage, and Floral Crafts

I’m Elizabeth Jones I didn’t always appreciate country life. I had plans of moving to New York City. But, the older I got, the more I loved the slower pace of life and my country roots. I’m inspired every time I walk […]

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Meet Cynthia Dorrough: Knitting Instructor, Designer, and Pattern Editor 

Cynthia comes from a family of women makers. Her grandparents and parents often shared stories about learning how to quilt and sew out of necessity and felt the need to pass the skill down to her. Quilting was the first craft she […]

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Becoming A Fiber Artist After Leaving the Hair Industry

By Sumayyah Abdul Haqq For 22 years, I gave my heart, soul, love, passion, and creativity to hairstyling. I was known for creating healthy, unique styles for African Americans. Then the unthinkable happened. Over time, my drive for hair diminished. At the […]

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Stitched Stories: An Embroidery Love Story

In the Beginning Debbie Hodge crocheted and sewed doll clothing as a child before venturing into cross stitching, fiction writing, photography, and scrapbooking in her later years. Before starting Stitched Stories, she wrote for and designed scrapbooking magazines while running her scrapbooking […]

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A Craft Business Owner’s Journey: Meet Chandra Chatmon

Chandra Chatmon, born and raised in Berkeley, California, is a creative businesswoman. Awaiting the interview questions, she’s posed at her computer screen with a cool, calm, and reserved demeanor. When she speaks, her voice captures attention. Her speaking is clear, firm, professional, […]

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Startup Capital: New Ways to Get Money for Your Business

Startup capital is important Going into business without startup capital is like a contractor building a house without a foundation. It’s a setup for failure. You can’t expect paying customers if you’re not willing to invest in your own endeavor. Starting a […]

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5 Things Craft Sellers Should Avoid

Are you a craft seller that’s finding yourself on the same merry-go-round? Underpricing products? Not requiring a deposit before working on order? Late shipping? Not testing materials/supplies? Being busy instead of being about business? See video to get breakdowns of each mistake […]

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