For small business owners—especially those in the craft and handmade sector—a looming recession can feel like a dark cloud gathering overhead. A recession brings uncertainty, tight budgets, and potential disruption to the business you've poured your heart into. But understanding what makes a recession so...
Trade shows provide a fantastic platform for craft businesses to shine, offering opportunities to connect with artisan buyers, showcase the artistry behind handmade products, and tap into niche markets that appreciate creativity and originality. These events are more than just a venue to display your...
Stitchcraft Marketing’s new book Marketing Magic for Savvy Craft Businesses: Supercharge Your Social Media, Market to Makers, and Build Better Customer Relationships is packed with useful, actionable tips and techniques to strengthen and expand your craft business. Gathering over 50 years of combined marketing experience in...
Stitchcraft Marketing is thrilled to announce our new book, Marketing Magic for Savvy Craft Businesses: Supercharge Your Social Media, Market to Makers, and Build Better Customer Relationships, is now available to order! Written by the team at Stitchcraft Marketing, Marketing Magic gathers over 50 years of...
Instagram Broadcast Channels are a new way for creators to share content directly with their audience in a more personalized manner. Think of them as a one-to-many messaging tool within Instagram's direct messaging system. For craft businesses—whether you specialize in knitting, crocheting, sewing, or quilting—they present...
If you want to engage your community, hosting a Craft Along or Make Along (MAL) is a great way to create conversation, nurture creativity, and build relationships with new and loyal customers. At Stitchcraft, we've supported many Knit Alongs (KAL), Quilt Alongs (QAL), and Crochet...
In today's digital landscape, creating an online community around your craft—whether it's knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, weaving, macramé, paper crafts, woodworking, printmaking, garment-making, or painting—can significantly impact your success. Facebook Groups offer an excellent online platform to connect with your customers, showcase your expertise, and nurture...
Craft businesses are more than just transactions—they’re a celebration of passion, creativity, and connection with customers who appreciate the art of handmade goods. Yet, even the most thriving craft businesses can hit a revenue plateau when relying solely on attracting new customers or increasing traffic. Enter...
As a team of marketing professionals that specializes in the craft industry, we know that an email newsletter can be the most impactful tool for building and maintaining a connection with your audience. Think about it: each person who has subscribed has said “yes, I...