We could write a novella-length treatise on all the different events, classes, and networking opportunities at h+h americas 2025. But no one wants to read that. Suffice it to say that h+h americas 2025 is practically bursting at the seams with content. 

We wanted the show to offer a variety of ways to engage with the crafting industry. No two paths through h+h americas 2025 will be the same. The reality is that you can’t possibly attend every single event at the show. You will miss something, and that’s ok. It’s crucial to plan ahead, choose wisely, and make sure you know what each day of the show has to offer. 

Bookmark this page as your ultimate reference guide to the show. Below you’ll find bullet point details about each piece of h+h americas 2025 with links to more information so you can continue the research at your leisure.

Events for Creator Summit commence May 7-9 and include mixers, lunch, a creator party, illuminating lectures on topics like tech in craft, building brand partnerships, and copyright and trademarks, pre-show tour groups, private creator sessions with Gigi Jackson of Lens of Her, and more! Learn more about Creator Summit.

Product Academy offers a variety of sessions every 30 minutes in 6 different rooms on May 6 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Participants gain early access to innovative products, techniques, and resources covering a wide range of topics and interests. Explore sessions from leading companies like Benartex Fabrics, ByAnnie, Andover Fabrics, Brewer Quilting & Sewing, Riley Blake Designs, and more. Learn more about Product Academy.

Sample It on May 6 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm offers access to exclusive product samples from participating exhibitors at great prices. With more than 85 participating exhibitors at Sample It, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet industry leaders in the crafting space as well as secure access to exciting new products. See this year’s Sample It exhibitors.

h+h University offers three different themed tracks to attendees interested in a rigorous educational experience. Choose between classes aimed at E-Commerce, Designer/Teacher, or Brick-and Mortar. Occurring from 10:25 am to 5:00 pm on May 6, h+h University’s classes are deliberately smaller and more intensive to offer attendees a top-level learning and networking experience. Learn more about h+h University.

Available individually or as a whole via the Individual Business Conference Class Ticket or Full Business Conference Class Ticket (learn which is right for you), Business Classes at h+h americas offer a wide range of educational experiences taught by leading industry experts. Learn about AI, photography, data analytics, social media, digital marketing, influencers, customer acquisition, and more. Review Business Classes.

Located directly on the show floor and free to all attendees, the Main Stage at h+h americas offers illuminating discussions around topics concerning craft businesses today, from sustainability to marketing, community, cosplay, and DEI initiatives. Featuring exciting events like the Famore Cutlery Cosplay Fashion Show and Competition, h+h americas’ Main Stage will host fun panels and events  each day of the show. Preview the Main Stage Events. 

Each day of h+h americas opens with a Keynote Session from a top thought leader in the crafts industry. The first day of the show opens with a State of the Industry featuring Abby Glassenberg of Craft Industry Alliance leading a panel discussion, followed by this year’s Golden Scissor Awards winners. Preview the Keynote Sessions. 

The It’s For YOU! Fashion Show has become a highly anticipated event at h+h americas. Featuring handmade garments from fabric and fiber companies like Berroco Yarns, Free Spirit Fabrics, Katia USA Inc, Riley Blake Designs, and more, the fashion show shares sneak peeks at cutting-edge designs to inspire the community. See this year’s participants in the It’s For YOU! Fashion Show.

Designed exclusively for sewing dealers, Sewing Dealer Exchange offers dealer-exclusive sessions and educational and networking opportunities on May 5-6. Topics include sales and marketing, customer loyalty initiatives, best practices for social media, encouraging brick & mortar sales, and more. Learn more about Sewing Dealer Exchange.  

The Learning Lab is h+h americas hands-on demonstration zone. Participants will discover new products, techniques, and skills from leading craft brands during experiences, many of which feature additional kits. This year’s Learning Lab sessions feature paper piecing, methods for incorporating yarn-based techniques in quilting, iron-on embellishments, single skein projects, and more! Explore Learning Lab sessions. 

There are so many Meetups happening at h+h americas 2025. Whether you are: a new shop owner who wants to network with other new shop owners, interested in learning more about selling products online, teaching online classes, or networking with other local yarn shop owners, or a member of TNNA or TKGA, there is a Meetup at h+h americas for you! Browse Meetups. 

For the first time this year, h+h americas will include an afterhours celebration and networking event: h+h americas After Dark! Presented by Janome, h+h americas After Dark begins on May 8 at 6:45 pm and includes dinner, drinks, and entertainment. Learn more about h+h Americas After Dark.

The Designer Pavilion will have hour-long demonstrations and trunk shows each day of the show, starting at 10:30 am and ending at 5:30 pm. Learn to create pixel quilts, braid quilts, and word quilts, discover techniques for working with color you can share with customers, gain insight into expert finishing techniques for cross stitch and embroidery, preview new products from Full Circle Studios, Larkspur Lane Designs, and Around the Bobbin, and more. Review Designer Pavilion Demos and Trunk Shows.  

The Indie Untangled Maker Space offers attendees access to product demonstrations, crafting techniques, and makers from hot craft brands like Lemonwood, Jill Wolcott Knits, Pacific Knit Co., Townhouse Yarns, The Felted Dog, and more. See all participants in the Indie Untangled Maker Space. 

Remember when we said there are way too many events to participate in everything at h+h americas? There are also too many events to properly categorize! Special Events at h+h americas include a meet and greet with Kaffee Fassett and his guided tour of “Glorious Colour and Design,” on exhibition at the show; S’Mores Time hosted by Trailhead Company; Happy Hour sponsored by Moda; various book signings, and more. Explore Special Events.