Craft Industry Alliance

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Episode #320: Emily Kerr-Finnel of Wholesale in a Box

#6 trending · Crafts

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

Sep 20
59 min

Episode #319: Kristen Balouch of Little House Cottons

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about illustrations and textiles with my guest Kristen Balouch, founder of Little House Cottons,

Sep 6
52 min

Episode #318: Carina Gardner

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about surface design with my guest, Carina Garnder. Dr. Carina Gardner is the founder and Presid

Aug 15
1 h 10 min

Episode #317: Amy Sadler of Knitty

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about knitting and crochet publishing with my guest Amy Sadler. Amy is the editor of Knitty, as

Aug 3
55 min

Special Episode: Michael Blanding, Author of The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby

On this special live episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about Hobby Lobby with my guest Michael Blanding, author of the new book The Gospel Acc

Jul 16
57 min

Special Episode: Natalie Chanin

In this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're thrilled to be bringing you a recording of the keynote address at h+h americas 2026. This year our s

Jul 2
1 h 01 min

Episode #313: Mollie Johanson

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about stitching with my guest, Mollie Johanson. Mollie is a professional designer, illustrator,

Jun 12
1 h 03 min

Special Episode: State of the Industry 2026

We’re so pleased to bring you this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast. This is a recording of the State of the Industry panel discussion which took pl

May 29
57 min

Episode #312: Sanjani Ramkissoon on the First Year of Owning a Yarn Shop

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about the first year owning a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Sanjani Ramkissoon. Sanj

May 17
52 min

Episode #311: Katherine Lile of The Mountain Thread Company

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about coiled rope basketry with my guest Katherine Lile. Katherine is the owner of The Mounta

Apr 29
52 min

Episode #310: Maude MacDonald of The Retro Quilter

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about quilting and creativity with my guest, Maude MacDonald. Maude is a creative strategist and

Apr 20
52 min

Episode #309: Leanne Pressly and Lisa Shroyer from Stitchcraft Marketing on Buying and Selling a Craft Business

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about buying and selling a craft business with my guests Lisa Shroyer and Leanne Pressly. This e

Apr 4
59 min

Episode #308: Sarah Ferguson of Craft Habit

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about owning a craft store and workshop space with my guest Sarah Ferguson. Sarah is the owner o

Mar 13
1 h 02 min

Episode #307: Renae Bradley of Benzie Design

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about felt with my guest Renae Bradley. Renae is the owner and creative director of Benzie De

Mar 2
50 min

Episode #306: Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about creating a craft kit company with my guest Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press. Ontario C

Feb 16
59 min

Episode #305: Madison May from CUT/SEW Patterns

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about cosplay with my guest Madison May. Madison is the owner and head pattern maker at CUT/SEW

Feb 1
54 min

Episode #304: Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner from Modern Daily Knitting

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a craft community with my guests Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner Kay Gardiner and

Jan 18
1 h 17 min

Episode #303: Ali Dillingham

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about running a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Ali Dillingham, owner of A Yarn Market.

Jan 5
52 min

Episode #302: Kim Kight

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about fabric design with my guest Kim Kight. Kim Kight started in the craft blogging world in th

Dec 15 2025
50 min

Episode #301: Brittany Garber

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about crochet design with my guest, Brittany Garber. Britt is the creative force behind KnotB

Dec 1 2025
1 h 08 min

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Chart positions

Where Craft Industry Alliance ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 22, 2026).

#16 ▼ 5 Crafts US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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, my craft business does not involve yarn, and while of course there are lessons to be learned from those interviews, I find it less and less interesting to hear yet another interview about something knitting-related. I honestly find myself skipping many episodes lately due to this, and I’m considering unsubscribing all together.

User1219 · Dec 2023

From great tips on how to turn your craft into a true business, to inspirational stories and tricks of the trade, The Craft Industry Alliance Podcast is a must for any small business owner!

Scented Designs · Mar 2023

So I love the content but this sound quality has gotten so bad. I can hear typing and a static in the background throughout the whole interview. Volume is all over the place. Abby’s mic is so back I had to stop listening. I wish this would get fixed because the content really is generally good.

mjwebhome · Jan 2023

Abby’s Craft Industry Alliance Podcast is one of the most valuable connections I receive from our membership. And it is FREE. Muezart ~ Yarn & Fiber is a newbie and we have learned so much from Abby and all of her guests! I finish each episode inspired and dreaming. Yes it is hard as a startup, especially in our remote location... but please know you are part of spurring our team along. ~ thank you

ExpatJo · Feb 2020

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