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As we head into the holiday season, we’re starting to ponder 2023 and a new year for the industry. What’s on the horizon for crafts? Where should you, as a craft business, focus your efforts? This is the perfect time to look ahead and gauge where we are, where we want to be, and where [...]
As h+h americas prepares for its second show in 2023, we’re excited to announce that our team is expanding and shifting to include representatives from all corners of the crafting world. With our declaration to unite the crafting industry, we recognize the need to share focus across all handicrafts. This year was all about [...]
If you’ve been following our channels, you know that h+h americas is expanding in 2023. Once billed as a show highlighting the soft crafts industry, from 2023 onward h+h americas will spotlight everyone in the crafting space. What does that mean? For a very quick refresher, you can check out our Future of h+h americas [...]
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The inaugural h+h americas launched with great success last month. Thousands of attendees and exhibitors gathered in person for three days in Rosemont and then online for the entire week following the close of the convention for our Digital Aftershow. They forged new connections, discovered novel and innovative products and tools, and expanded the [...]
The first h+h americas provided a feast for the senses. Attendees found gorgeous fabrics, fibers and tools around every corner. North America has never before had an opportunity to gather hundreds of international brands under one roof, and we’re still feeling the repercussions of the melting pot of crafts h+h americas created. We think we’ll [...]
The fun didn’t stop at h+h americas after the in-person event ended. From June 27-July 1, h+h connect hosted a slate of sessions and free classes as part of our Digital Aftershow. h+h connect provided extended accessibility for attendees and exhibitors at h+h americas. In the week after the show wrapped, participants used the [...]
The first h+h americas was a rousing success! The Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center hosted 195 exhibitors, more than 2,000 attendees, and more than 35 sessions and classes geared towards the soft crafts industry. Representatives from North America, Europe, Australia and elsewhere showcased their wares and services at h+h americas and the [...]
H+h americas values the soft crafts community and is committed to working towards positive growth, especially in regards to our diversity, equity, & inclusion initiatives. With that as our driving force, we recognize that a large and diverse group of people comprises the crafting community. Crafting is a rich and creative enterprise because its patrons [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Knit the Rainbow will be at h+h americas in June! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, so it’s both timely and very important to us to acknowledge the contributions, struggles, and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ members of the crafting community at h+h americas. What is Knit the Rainbow? Founder Austin [...]
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