Facts & Figures
The show, by the numbers.
h+h americas has grown into North America's continental home for the handicraft trade — bringing manufacturers, distributors, retailers, educators, and creative professionals together each year. The figures below reflect the 2026 edition of the show; 2027 figures will be published after the show closes.
What the last edition looked like.
Figures from the 2026 edition of h+h americas.
Manufacturers, distributors, and brands across the full craft supply chain.
Retailers, shop owners, wholesale buyers, and studio professionals — no general public.
A truly international audience sourcing product from around the world.
Focused business time with education, keynote sessions, and networking each evening.
The full craft supply chain, in one hall.
Exhibitors span the categories that define the modern needlecraft and fiber-arts business. If it belongs in the craft supply chain, it belongs on the h+h americas floor.
- Yarn, Fiber & Wool
- Knitting & Crochet
- Fabric & Quilting
- Sewing Machines & Notions
- Embroidery & Cross-Stitch
- Needlecraft & Haberdashery
- Craft Tools & Storage
- Publishing, Patterns & Education
- E-commerce & Retail Services
Purpose-built pavilions for the community.
Pattern Designer Pavilion.
A curated home for pattern designers and independent creative brands.
See the pavilionIndie Untangled Small Batch Pavilion.
The indie yarn and fiber community, gathered under one roof.
See the pavilionNeedlearts Alley.
A dedicated neighborhood for embroidery, cross-stitch, and needlework.
See the pavilionSewing & Quilting Pavilion.
Sewing, quilting, and machine-craft brands, side by side.
See the pavilionSpinning & Weaving Pavilion.
Wheels, looms, tools, and fiber for the spinning and weaving trade.
See the pavilionWho walks the floor.
h+h americas is trade-only. Every attendee is a verified industry professional with sourcing responsibility — retailers, online sellers, educators, designers, and distributors.
Retailers.
Independent yarn, quilt, sewing, and needlework shops — the backbone of the audience.
Online & E-commerce Sellers.
Digital-first sellers sourcing product and expanding their catalog.
Educators & Designers.
Teachers, pattern designers, and content creators shaping the community.
Distributors & Reps.
National and regional distributors placing multi-store orders.
Industry-recognized growth.
TSE Fastest 50.
Trade Show Executive's Fastest 50 recognizes the fifty fastest-growing trade shows in the United States. h+h americas has been named to the list, reflecting the show's rapid growth since its 2022 launch.
TSE Gold 100.
Trade Show Executive's Gold 100 honors the top one hundred trade shows in the United States by net square footage. Inclusion places h+h americas among the country's most significant B2B events.
Craft Industry Alliance.
Strategic partnership with the Craft Industry Alliance — the professional community for craft entrepreneurs — connects h+h americas to the wider trade audience across North America.
Bring your brand to the floor.
2027 takes place May 5–7, 2027 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Applications and pricing for the 2027 edition are open now.