Craft Industry Alliance
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A recommendation show for creatives.
Episodes
- Episode #312: Sanjani Ramkissoon on the First Year of Owning a Yarn Shop
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about the first year owning a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Sanjani Ramkissoon. Sanjani is the owner of Stitch & Revel , a yarn shop in Livermore, Califor…
- Episode #311: Katherine Lile of The Mountain Thread Company
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about coiled rope basketry with my guest Katherine Lile. Katherine is the owner of The Mountain Thread Company in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. She began sewing at ag…
- Episode #310: Maude MacDonald of The Retro Quilter
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about quilting and creativity with my guest, Maude MacDonald. Maude is a creative strategist and brand designer who helps small business owners craft brands that feel…
- Episode #309: Leanne Pressly and Lisa Shroyer from Stitchcraft Marketing on Buying and Selling a Craft Business
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about buying and selling a craft business with my guests Lisa Shroyer and Leanne Pressly. This episode is a bit of a different show format because we focus on how to…
- Episode #308: Sarah Ferguson of Craft Habit
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about owning a craft store and workshop space with my guest Sarah Ferguson. Sarah is the owner of Craft Habit , a brick-and-mortar retail craft store in Raleigh, Nort…
- Episode #307: Renae Bradley of Benzie Design
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about felt with my guest Renae Bradley. Renae is the owner and creative director of Benzie Design , a colorful felt stitchery and craft shop founded as a creative out…
- Episode #306: Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about creating a craft kit company with my guest Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press . Ontario College of Art and Design printmaking grad Michelle Galletta wanted to ma…
- Episode #305: Madison May from CUT/SEW Patterns
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about cosplay with my guest Madison May. Madison is the owner and head pattern maker at CUT/SEW Sewing Patterns , a beginner-friendly pattern company that provides en…
- Episode #304: Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner from Modern Daily Knitting
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a craft community with my guests Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne are the co-founders of Modern Daily Knitting , one of the most…
- Episode #303: Ali Dillingham
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about running a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Ali Dillingham, owner of A Yarn Market . A Yarn Market is a welcoming space based on the mission to make kni…
- Episode #302: Kim Kight
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about fabric design with my guest Kim Kight. Kim Kight started in the craft blogging world in the 2000s, first with a personal sewing and knitting blog then her fabri…
- Episode #301: Brittany Garber
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about crochet design with my guest, Brittany Garber . Britt is the creative force behind KnotBadBritt —a name that’s become synonymous with bold color, approachable c…
- Episode #300: Maria Shell
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about quilting with my guest Maria Shell . Maria’s work is grounded in the tradition and craft of American quilt making. She strives to take the classical components…
- Episode #299: Louisa Sonstroem
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about hand sewing with my guest Louisa Soenstrom . Louisa considers garment-making skills to be deeply empowering. Louisa writes and teaches about patternmaking and h…
- Episode #298: Amy Ting
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a crochet business with Amy Ting. Amy Ting is a Korean-Taiwanese crochet designer based in the Bay Area, California. She is the author of Amigurumi Cri…
- Special Episode: Abbie Small on the Future of the Big 4 Sewing Pattern Brands
Welcome to this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast. Today, we’re excited to share with you an interview with Abbie Small. Abbie served as executive vice president and general manager of Simplicity Creative Group, owner…
- Episode #297: Marianne Fons
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about living the life of a quilter and writer with my guest Marianne Fons . Marianne Fons co-hosted “Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting” on public television nationwide…
- Episode #296: Michelle Cain
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a quilting business with my guest Michelle Cain. Michelle tried rather hard not to become a quilter. After growing up outside of Lancaster County, Penn…
- Episode #295: Emma Brassfield
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about bag making with my guest Emma Brassfield . Emma is a YouTuber, pattern designer, bag sewing teacher and entrepreneur based near London, UK. After over 20 years…
- Special Episode: Mister Larrie's Keynote at h+h americas
In this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're so pleased to be sharing the keynote speech from h+h americas 2025 presented by Larrie King . Larrie King, better known as Mister Larrie, is an arts and crafts content c…
- Special Episode: Megan Greenwell on Private Equity
On this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about private equity and it's impact on the crafts industry with my guest Megan Greenwell. Megan is a journalist who has written or edited for publications inclu…
- Episode #293: Zoe Frost of Junebug and Darlin
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a cross-stitch business with my guest Zoe Frost. Zoe is the heart, hands, and creative force behind Junebug & Darlin , a queer owned brand based in Por…
- Episode #292: Claudia Martinez of Snuggly Monkey
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about ecommerce with my guest Claudia Martinez. Claudia is the owner of Snuggly Monkey , a craft supply store specializing in hand embroidery, Sashiko, and unique thr…
- Episode #289: Arvin Pairavi from Shannon Fabrics
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a fabric company with my guest Arvin Pairavi. Arvin is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind Shannon Fabrics , a leading name in the te…
- Episode #291: Micah Clasper-Torch
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about punch needle with my guest Micah Clasper-Torch . Micah Clasper-Torch is a Los Angeles-based artist, designer, and educator helping to lead the modern revival of…
- Special Episode: State of the Industry 2025
We’re so pleased to bring you this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast. This is a recording of the State of the Industry panel discussion which took place live on stage on May 7 at h+h america s 2025 in Chicago. With ove…
- Episode #288: The New England Quilt Museum
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about museum exhibitions with my guests Nora Palermo and Pam Weeks of the New England Quilt Museum. Nora has served as Executive Director of the New England Quilt Muse…
- Episode #287: Michael O'Dell of Legit Kits
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about quilt kits with my guest Michael O'Dell. Mike is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who administers anesthesia in a pediatric hospital, but his passion ha…
- Episode #286: Mary Engelbreit
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about creating a best-selling art and illustration company with my guest, Mary Engelbreit. Over 40 years ago, Mary Engelbreit launched her own company with a strong d…
- Episode #285: Annissa Essaibi-George of Stitch House
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about running a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Annissa Essaibi-George. Annissa is the owner of Stitch House . She taught at East Boston High School for 13…
- Episode #284: Hollei Anne Hayes
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about product and surface design with my guest Hollei Hayes. Hollei is the owner of Hollei Anne Design Co. After honing her craft for over ten years in the design ind…
- Episode #283: Omkari Williams
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about activism with my guest Omakri Williams. Omkari Williams is the Gold Nautilus award-winning author of Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World…
- Episode #282: Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about embroidery with my guest Melissa Galbraith. Melissa is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ . She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her…
- Special Episode: The Fall of JOANN Fabrics
In this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we are talking with a variety of industry players about the second bankruptcy of JOANN Fabrics including: Grace Dobush , our business reporter for our corporate newsletter Cra…
- Episode #281: Jason Zielke, Chief Product Officer at SVP Worldwide
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about sewing machines with my guest Jason Zielke. Jason Zielke is the Chief Product Officer for SVP Worldwide , where he leads global brand marketing, new product dev…
- Episode #280: Tracy Krauter of Splash Fabric
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about starting a fabric company with my guest Tracy Krauter. Tracy is the founder of Splash Fabric . Raising three boys, Tracy knew there had to be a better solution…
- Episode #279: Shannon Downey
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about craftivism with my guest Shannon Downey. Shannon is an artist, activist, craftivist, community builder, and general instigator. Her work moves people from passi…
- Episode #278: Jen Duffin
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about weaving with my guest Jen Duffin . Jen is the designer and teacher behind Nova Mercury Design . Jen has been creating fiber art full-time since 2016, specializi…
- Episode #277: Anna Maria Parry
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about designing fabric with my guest A nna Maria Parry . Having grown up in a creative home, Anna Maria Parry earned an honors BFA in drawing from the University of T…
- Episode #276: Sara Ingle of Boston Fiber Company
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about owning a yarn store with my guest Sara Ingle. Sara founded Boston Fiber Company , a local yarn store in Boston’s South End neighborhood, in 2022. Now finishing…
- Episode #275: Deborah Balmuth
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about publishing books with my guest Deborah Balmuth. Deborah retired from Storey Publishing on September 30 after 31 years with the company. She began as an editor,…
- Episode #274: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about making and teaching art with my guest Julie Fei-Fan Balzer . Based outside of Boston, Julie is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant…
- Episode #273: Jenifer McShane
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about documentary filmmaking with my guest Jenifer McShane. Jenifer McShane is an independent filmmaker committed to using film to bridge understanding in situations…
- Episode #272: Andrea Tsang Jackson
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about the art of quilting with my guest Andrea Tsang Jackson . Andrea is a textile artist, quilt designer, author, and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada.…
- Episode #271: Megumi Inouye
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about the art of wrapping gifts with my guest Megumi Inouye . Megumi is a gift-wrapping and packaging artist. Known for her sustainable wrap-ping designs and creative…
- Golden Scissors Awards 2024: The Loose Ends Project + Allyson Allen
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two more of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. N…
- Episode #268: Amber Kemp-Gerstel
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building an audience with my guest Amber Kemp-Gersel of Damask Love . Amber was the keynote speaker at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago and this is a recording of h…
- Golden Scissors Award 2024 Winners: Elizabeth Okeyele + Ali Pate
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. Nomina…
- Episode #267: Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about folk embroidery with my guest Krista West . Krista delights in bringing ancient beauty to the modern world with embroidery designs inspired by traditional Medit…
- Episode #266: Kelly Brooks from Knitbrooks
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a craft tool company with my guest Kelly Brooks. Kelly and her husband, Scott Gardiner, are the team behind knitbrooks , where they create unique woode…