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Episode #303: Ali Dillingham
Jan 05, 2026 52 min

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 welcomi...

Episode #302: Kim Kight
Dec 15, 2025 50 min

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 perso...

Episode #301: Brittany Garber
Dec 01, 2025 1h 8m

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 be...

Episode #300: Maria Shell
Nov 17, 2025 1h 3m

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 makin...

Episode #299: Louisa Sonstroem
Nov 03, 2025 1h 9m

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. Lou...

Episode #298: Amy Ting
Oct 20, 2025 56 min

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...

Episode #297: Marianne Fons
Sep 15, 2025 1h 6m

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...

Episode #296: Michelle Cain
Sep 01, 2025 55 min

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 gr...

Episode #295: Emma Brassfield
Aug 18, 2025 1h 8m

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 ba...

Special Episode: Mister Larrie's Keynote at h+h americas
Aug 04, 2025 46 min

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 Miste...

Special Episode: Megan Greenwell on Private Equity
Jul 24, 2025 46 min

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 journ...

Episode #293: Zoe Frost of Junebug and Darlin
Jul 21, 2025 1h 5m

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 &...

Episode #292: Claudia Martinez of Snuggly Monkey
Jul 07, 2025 58 min

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...

Episode #289: Arvin Pairavi from Shannon Fabrics
Jul 06, 2025 48 min

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&...

Episode #291: Micah Clasper-Torch
Jun 16, 2025 59 min

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, an...

Special Episode: State of the Industry 2025
Jun 02, 2025 53 min

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 ...

Episode #288: The New England Quilt Museum
May 05, 2025 50 min

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 Execut...

Episode #287: Michael O'Dell of Legit Kits
Apr 21, 2025 56 min

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...

Episode #286: Mary Engelbreit
Apr 07, 2025 59 min

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 Engelbrei...