We Analyzed all Etsy Shops with more than 300K sales. Here’s What We Learned about Etsy Success
We recently analyzed all Etsy shops that have sold more than 300K products on the Etsy marketplace to answer these questions: In addition, we thoroughly examined 40 products from each of these Etsy shops, scrutinizing pricing, shipping details, and customer reviews. With the invaluable assistance of our data partners, we uncovered some intriguing findings. Today, […]
Free Crochet Pattern: Sweet Stinger Amigurumi
Materials: The finished bee is about 20 cm. Head and body Stuff tightly as you go. Begin with yellow yarn: Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around (18) Rnd 4: 1 sc, 2 sc in […]
Interview with Luke Haynes, Contemporary Quilt Artist
How did you arrive at quilting, Luke? You are from the South, a bastion of American quilting, especially African American quilting, such as with the Gee’s Bend collective. You also have formal art and architecture training. How did your upbringing and training inform your turn toward quilting? Are you still based in the South? How […]
An Interview with Fiber Artist Cynthia Treen of Cynthia Treen Studio
For over 25 years, Cynthia Treen has designed and taught makers everywhere, in front of and behind the camera. From Martha Stewart Living magazine and TV, Cultivating Life (PBS 2008–2010), her books Last Minute Fabric Gifts (2006, Stewart Tabori and Chang) and The Wind in the Willows Felt Friends (2022, David And Charles), her line of threadfollower hand-stitching […]
Innovating Art & Craft Projects with Generative AI (ChatGPT+ Midjourney)
In the craft industry and Generative AI, where tradition meets innovation, Generative AI can redefine creativity, design, and production processes. By leveraging the capabilities of AI, artisans and creatives can explore novel possibilities, create personalized arts and crafts, and push the boundaries of their craft to the next level. In this article, we delve into […]
Craft Industry Alliance Membership Review (2025)
In this Craft Industry Alliance membership Review, we’ll explore whether this membership is worth the money for craft professionals and learners. As a craft lover and professional, I find valuable knowledge pane news about the craft industry online. YouTube is beneficial in this regard. But it contains promotional pitches, poor-quality content, and questionable knowledge. What […]
Featured Charities that Accept Handmade Items and Craft Supplies
From Handmade cards with an uplifting theme for children in hospitals to knitting blankets for veterans touched by war, some charities accept handmade products and craft supplies. Crafters can denote their crafting skills and precious time by incorporating quilts, blankets, toys, and crafting cards for children and adults in need. In this article, you’ll find […]