
An interview show for creative entrepreneurs.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 346 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CraftsBusinessEntrepreneurshipLeisure | |||

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about owning a fabric shop with my guest Tawnee Kinnebrew.
Tawnee is the owner and founder of Wyldwood Creative in Renton, Washington. She opened Wyldwood Creative to share her... more
Today, we are re-airing an interview from March 2017 with the founders of Electric Quilt, Dean Neumann and Penny McMorris. Dean Neumann passed away this week on September 10, 2026.
Dean was the visionary behind EQ software. A mathematician who taugh... more
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about sewing clothes with my guest Cornelius Quiring.
When Cornelius Quiring was 3 years old, he was in a farm accident that left his body asymmetrical. He learned how to draft... more
On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about wholesale with my guest Emily Kerr-Finell.
Emily is a mission-driven entrepreneur and the founder at Wholesale In a Box and Making Faire Work. A seasoned wholesale strate... more
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I just listened to the state of the craft industry 2025 but we need to hear more, both the good, bad and even the ugly.
1. The demise of XRX and the interweave knitting and crochet have left a hole in the designer world. Opportunities, anyone?
2. No mention of Ravelry as a great social media platform.
3. The corporatization of Jimmy Beans, Berroco and MadelineTosh, Webs and others. Are these investors really engaged in the yarn industry or this something else? Our yarn shop owners are right... more
I am listening about Joann’s finding for bankruptcy. It is going to be a loss, but I want to make one comment about their fabrics. As someone who sees garments, I find their fabrics to be very disappointing. It is great if you are a quilter or make costumes but it is impossible to find true fabric stores. I can shop online but would rather see the fabrics. By trying to be all things to all crafters, the quality is at a lower common denominator.
Love Abby's interviews, interesting people and topics. This is a great podcast to learn from.
This show is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars for me. I like Abby, I think she’s smart and inquisitive and asks good questions. But I have two complaints. One is the overall sound quality. I’ve been listening for years and it feels like it’s never improved much. With so many podcasts in my ears every week, this show stands out as feeling pretty amateur in terms of sound. The second and more substantive reason, is that so so so many of the interviews revolve around knitting and yarn. I don’t knit,... more
today with dana williams-johnson...best episode ever. for woobles: i am an advanced crocheter but i loved doing these and learned some nee things. i used the patterns with small thread to make minis which my grands love! i love this program. i don't cross stitch but LOVED your talk with stephanie rohr. she is just an awesome sounding creative!
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The show centers on creative entrepreneurs in crafts, sewing, knitting, and indie publishing, with in-depth conversations that explore from personal journeys to business models, community building, and the evolution of craft media. Episodes frequently highlight practical lessons on branding, retail, publishing, and nurturing maker communities, often featuring founders, editors, and boutique shop owners who share milestones, setbacks, and strategies for sustainable growth. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on community, ethical publishing, local economies, and the intersection of craft with education and retail. Potential listeners will find rich, real-world guidance for turning creative passions into viable businesses, plus candid takes o... more
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Craft Industry Alliance:
1. The Long Thread Podcast
2. The Quilter on Fire Podcast
3. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
4. The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts
5. Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"
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Recent guests on Craft Industry Alliance include:
1. Tawnee Kinnebrew
2. Dean Neumann
3. Penny McMorris
4. Cornelius Quiring
5. Emily Kerr-Finnell
6. Kristen Balouch
7. Carina Gardner
8. Amy Sadler
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