Michael Miller Fabrics will begin printing the majority of its quilting cottons digitally in 2019. The shift from screen printing to digital printing is one that Michael Steiner, the co-owner and company president, has been contemplating for a while. “We’ve been printing a small percentage of our quilting fabric digitally for three years now,” Steiner…
Sky Snuggles Plush Sun, Moon, Star, and Cloud: Free Sewing Pattern
Today I have a fun free pattern to share with you. This is a set of four small plush toys with a celestial theme: a sun, moon, star, and cloud. They are sewn from scraps of fleece and felt and stuffed with bits of fiberfill stuffing. I used some 8mm safety eyes and size 8…
Podcast Episode #140: Brad Krieger, Checker Distributors
On today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about running a wholesale distribution company with my guest, Brad Krieger. Brad is the president of Checker Distributors, a company his grandparents, Bob and Del Krieger, founded in 1948. Based in Maumee, Ohio, Checker is a leading distributor of quilting and sewing products. Independent…
Vera Bradley Makes a Debut Presence at QuiltCon with Exclusive Products and Charity Quilts
“Quilt Floral” is an exclusive pattern by Vera Bradley for QuiltCon. You might have noticed a new brand at QuiltCon this year. Fort Wayne, Indiana-based luggage and handbag brand Vera Bradley was a platinum sponsor of the event and had a booth on the show floor where they unveiled four bags, a lanyard, and an enamel…
Podcast Episode #139: Pat and Walter Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics
This week on the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about running a fabric company with my guests Pat and Walter Bravo. Pat and Walter own Art Gallery Fabrics, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for the quilting industry. They are two soulmates who live life with a lot of passion, doing what they truly love….
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Etsy Search
Updated May 31, 2021: I’ve created an updated version of this article since some of this information is now out of date. Have you ever listed something on Etsy with high hopes of making lots of sales and then…crickets? The reality is that Etsy is a really crowded marketplace. There are currently 2 million active…
Podcast Episode #138: Stan and Brittany Gray of EE Schenck
On today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about running a wholesale distribution company with my guests Stan and Brittany Gray. Stan Gray is the owner of E.E. Schenck Company, which is a distributor, converter and wholesaler of all types of fabrics and sewing notions servicing customers throughout the world. After 51…
How to Buy Quilting Fabric Wholesale
*Fabric companies change their policies, close, and merge. I’m now updating a version of this list over at Craft Industry Alliance where you’ll also find a vast library of other resources helpful to craft business owners. Join me there!* Last week I got an email from a blog reader named Heather who asked: For many…
Upcoming Classes in Wellesley
I’m excited to be teaching two classes in February here in Wellesley, Massachusetts. This is the third year that I’ve taught a series of business classes for artists and makers and it’s always a lot of fun. Most of the people who come live in town or nearby, but I’ve had a few people drive…
5 Handmade Dolls on Etsy
I absolutely love handmade dolls. The desire to make dolls is what drew me into sewing in the first place and I never get tired of looking at and admiring the way artists create people in miniature form with fabric and thread. The opportunity for creative expression is truly endless. Today, I’ve gathered five handmade…
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