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h+h americas Announces Jonah Larson as the 2025 Next-Gen Artist
h+h americas Announces Jonah Larson as the 2025 NexGen Artist h+h americas, North America’s leading trade show for the creative handicraft industry, is proud to announce Jonah Larson as the 2025 NexGen Artist. Jonah, a crochet prodigy from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, embodies the innovation, artistry, and inclusivity that define the future of fiber arts. At just 11 years old, Jonah has captivated global audiences with his exceptional talent, philanthropic work, and inspiring story. His crochet creations and community-driven initiatives have earned recognition from The New York Times, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, and People, along with appearances on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Drew Barrymore Show. Through his business, Jonah Hands, LLC, he empowers others to explore their creativity and embrace fiber arts with his signature motto: “Crochet Brings the World Together One Stitch at a Time.” In addition to his artistic achievements, Jonah is a passionate advocate for giving back. His philanthropic efforts include building Jonah’s Hands Library in Ethiopia, where he was born, and raising funds to construct a science lab for the same community. His books, Hello, Crochet Friends! and Giving Back Crochet, inspire others to make a difference through their talents. “Jonah Larson is the embodiment of what h+h americas stands for: creativity, community, and a passion for crafting,” said Darrin Stern, Show Director of h+h americas. “We are honored to collaborate with Jonah to promote fiber arts as a meaningful medium for makers of all ages.” Join us at h+h americas, May 7–9, 2025, in Rosemont, [...]
h+h americas Unveils the 2024 Lookbook: A Free Resource for the Crafting Community
h+h americas Unveils the 2024 Lookbook: A Free Resource for the Crafting Community […]
h+h americas 2025 Setting Records with 310 Exhibitors and Expanded Halls, Poised for Continued Growth
h+h americas 2025 Setting Records with 310 Exhibitors and Expanded Halls, Poised for Continued Growth […]
Cosplay Fashion Show Competition presented by Famoré Cutlery presents award winners selected during h+h americas 2024
Cosplay Fashion Show Competition presented by Famoré Cutlery presents award winners selected during h+h americas 2024 […]
h+h americas 2024 sets new records
h+h americas 2024 sets new records […]
Golden Scissors Awards Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in the Crafts Industry
Golden Scissors Awards Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in the Crafts Industry […]
Koelnmesse’s h+h americas show listed among TOP 50 fastest growing 2023 trade shows in the U.S.
Koelnmesse’s h+h americas show listed among TOP 50 fastest growing 2023 trade shows in the U.S. […]
h+h americas on record course again
h+h americas on record course again +++242 exhibitors from 21 countries already signed up+++Exhibitor numbers increase by 25%+++Expansion into second hall+++Monthly education to the industry via h+h connect […]
h+h americas sets new records
h+h americas sets new records +++Successful second edition of the leading North American trade fair “h+h americas”+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof+++Record breaking 267 exhibitors and 2,535 attendees+++35 + conference sessions+++Digital After Show – the week after show closing+++New future show dates: May 1-3, 2024+++ […]
h+h americas breaking record numbers
h+h americas breaking record numbers +++Second US edition of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”+++Expected 250 exhibitors+++50 conference sessions with ….speakers+++Digital After Show – the week after show closing+++ […]
h+h americas expanding product offerings
h+h americas expanding product offerings Second US edition of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne” Product categories now include hobby, craft and artists’ supplies 250 – 300 exhibitors expected 50 + conference sessions Digital After Show – the week after show closing […]
New h+h americas dates set for 2023
New h+h americas dates set for 2023 +++3 full day show – extended time frame: June 21-23, 2023+++NEW: Extended product groups Fiber Arts plus Crafts+++Uniting the Professional Crafts Industry After concluding a very successful premiere of h+h americas last month with 2,000 attendees and 198 exhibitors, Koelnmesse Inc. today announced the show dates for their follow-up event next year are set for June 21-23, 2023 (Wed- Fri) at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Rosemont. […]
h+h americas launches successful premiere
h+h americas launches successful premiere +++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof+++195 exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees+++35 + conference sessions+++Digital After Show – the week after show closing […]
h+h americas announces partnership with “Knit the Rainbow”
h+h americas announces partnership with “Knit the Rainbow” First offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof+++More than 170 exhibitors signed up+++Now open for show & conference registration […]
h+h americas announces Conference Program
h+h americas announces Conference Program +++Comprehensive conference organized by Craft Industry Alliance.+++First offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”.+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof.+++More than 140 exhibitors signed up.+++Attendee Registration to open on March 15th. […]
