Talk Shop is the series where we interview independent store owners from across the country, to get the inside scoop on what it takes to run a business that supports the handmade community.

In this Talk Shop, Beth Salvini, co-owner of Greenwich Letterpress in NYC, shares her thoughts on owning a letterpress studio and shop with [...]

Art Whino is holding it’s first ever design competition, and they are looking for entries. The competition will be open to anyone and everyone who wants to participate. The twenty winning designs will be showcased in a fashion show and exhibition at Crystal Couture on February 24th, 2009.
Crystal Couture is a two week event that [...]

Even with aisles bursting with bolts and endless online offerings, it can still be difficult to find just the right fabric.  Where’s that perfect pattern that you’ve been searching for?  How can you find the print that will set your sewing apart from the rest?  The folks at Spoonflower are aiming to answer those questions [...]