The grapevine
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Five Key Lessons for New Authors: Publishing in Craft at h+h Americas
The world of craft publishing is ever-evolving! This year at h+h americas, we had the privilege of discussing it with some of the industry’s top leaders. We asked the tough questions and got invaluable insights from our panel, which included moderator Trisha Malcolm, Patty Lyons and Safiyyah Talley (authors), as well as Amy Barrett-Daffin and
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The gosadi Designer Showcase at h+h Americas 2024
At gosadi, in addition to improving the ecommerce process and helping users increase sales and reach, our mission has always been to celebrate and showcase the incredible talent within our community of designers. This year, we had the privilege of bringing our gosadi Designer Showcase to h+h americas 2024, and what a journey it was!
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The Art of The Elevator Pitch! Brand Mix & Matching at h+h americas 2024
This year, gosadi hosted our inaugural Content Creator Summit created in partnership with h+h americas, a groundbreaking event designed to foster meaningful connections between brands and creators within the stitching and crafting community. The whole day was an empowering experience for guests but the highlight of the day was our Mix and Match Brand Mixer,
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The First-Ever Content Creator Summit at h+h americas 2024
We kicked off h+h americas 2024 with the FIRST-EVER Content Creator Summit created in partnership between h+h americas and gosadi. The day was a whirlwind full of inspiration, education, and networking, that left both creators & brands ready to hit the show floor running. From educational presentations to insightful panel discussions with industry leaders, and
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Designers + LYS = A Match Made In Heaven
Relationship building is the key to becoming a successful designer. We asked designer & teacher Patty Lyons to share her insider tips on fostering fruitful partnerships between designers and local yarn shop owners (LYS). From leveraging LYS pricing to crafting unforgettable events, Patty’s insights are a must-read for anyone looking to stitch together creativity and
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gosadi’s “Chicago Week”
Over the past week, gosadi kicked off an exciting journey in the Windy City, affectionately dubbed “Chicago Week.” It was an immersive experience filled with meaningful connections, deep discussions, and a celebration of creativity and community. team gosadi The week began with a team dinner, where members of the gosadi team had the opportunity to
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The Art of Crochet Tech Editing with Julie ACCROchet
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of tech editing in crochet—an important process that often stays behind the stitch but plays a crucial role in ensuring your patterns are not just error-free but a breeze to follow and that makers will have a clear roadmap to achieve the finished object they desire. We’ve asked
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Crafting a Colorful Brand Identity
The colors you choose for your brand are often the introduction to your visual brand story. If done right, your colors will be a quick identifier that someone is looking at your branded content. Additionally, your brand colors can connect you with your audience and help them not only start spotting your content and patterns
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The Art of Impactful Storytelling with Jessica Brist of @snickerdoodleknits
What sparks that sense of connection for YOU in the fiber arts community? For us, it’s so much more than just our patterns that bind our community together. More than just needles, hooks and yarn, it’s our lived experiences that breathe life into our creations. Today, we’re taking a step into Jessica’s world. As a
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Instagram Business 102
You’ve decided to make the switch to a business Instagram account. Now let’s dive into the meat & potatoes of the platform to create the Instagram community for YOU! Before we get started it’s important to note that the goal of this post is NOT to get your follower count up or to help you
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Instagram Business 101
Instagram is a great place to show off your makes and stitches as you begin developing new designs and ideas. It’s a fantastic tool for sharing inspiration and a valuable resource for finding inspiration. As an independent designer, embracing Instagram Business Accounts goes beyond showcasing your creations; it’s about strengthening connections and honing your voice.
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Weekend in New York: Julie’s first Vogue Knitting Live
Experience Vogue Knitting Live through the eyes of a VKL newbie! gosadi community member Julie Desjardins of @Julie_ACCROchet made her first trip to the Big Apple’s Premier Fiber Festival this past January and today she’s taking YOU along for the ride. From gosadi fun and games to seeing her designs displayed in our Designer Showcase, let’s