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Golden Peak Media Acquires CreativeBug

June 10, 2025 by Sarah White

Throughout the saga of the closing of Joann, I’ve been wondering what would happen to CreativeBug, the subscription-based online craft learning platform that Joann acquired in 2017. 

Golden Peak Media has announced its acquisition of the company in a … Read More ...

Michaels Acquires Joann Intellectual Property; Joann Website Now Forwards to Michaels

June 5, 2025 by Sarah White

 

 

Craft retailer Michaels has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of now-defunct retailer Joann, according to a media release, and the Joann website now forwards to Michaels. 

The releases states that Michaels will be developing … Read More ...

What’s Next for Joann?

June 1, 2025 by Sarah White

Now that all the Joann stores have closed, a mysterious message has appeared on the company’s website:

For generations, Joann has been honored to be part of your creativity: your quilts, costumes, school projects, and handmade moments of love. It

… Read More ...

Joann Sale Approved; All Stores to Close

February 27, 2025 by Sarah White

News broke over the weekend that the auction of Joann’s assets revealed the winning bidder to be an LLC established by GA Group, which planned to liquidate and close all stores. The bankruptcy court had a hearing on the sale … Read More ...

Joann Bankruptcy Updates

February 14, 2025 by Sarah White

The filings have been flying in the Joann bankruptcy case, and I’ve got another update for you. Earlier this week I told you about the company asking the bankruptcy court for permission to close around 500 of their 800 retail … Read More ...

Joann Seeks to Close 500 of 800 Stores

February 12, 2025 by Sarah White

Last month we told you about Joann filing for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a year with plans for a possible auction or sale to liquidator Gordon Brothers happening this month.

Today (Feb. 12, 2025) Joann filed … Read More ...

Color Of The Year By Lionbrand

January 9, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

 Lion Brand Yarn Company announced today that it is entering 2022 with a goal of inspiring joy and optimism in the crafting community by naming “Golden Sunshine” as its latest Color of the Year. It will serve as the color … Read More ...

Classic Ravelry is Gone. Now What?

April 2, 2021 by Sarah White

It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on the changes at Ravelry, and now that the classic design is no longer available it seemed like time for a recap and a where do we go from here kind … Read More ...

Craftsy Offering 45 Days of Free Classes

September 7, 2020 by Sarah White

I’ve been writing about the news surrounding Bluprint/Craftsy and its new owners for a while now, so it seems like it’s time for an update on the next chapter.

Quick recap: back in May, NBCUniversal, which had purchased the online … Read More ...

Bluprint to Close Doors “Over the Next Few Months”

May 24, 2020 by Sarah White

The crafty class platform Bluprint, formerly known as Craftsy, has announced it will be shutting down soon.

In a blog post titled “Letter to Our Bluprint Customers,” John Levisay, the CEO of Bluprint, said that he is “devastated” by the … Read More ...

On Racism in the Knitting Community

January 16, 2019 by Sarah White

racism and diversity in knittingScreenshot of an Instagram story by thecolormustard. Please go read the whole thing.

If you follow many knitters on Instagram you have probably seen parts of the discussion of racism in the knitting/fiber arts community that was sparked by a … Read More ...

The Cost of a Knitting Pattern, Annotated

May 11, 2018 by Sarah White

what's a knitting pattern worthI love this post from Thread & Ladle breaking down the potential time and monetary costs of producing a quality knitting pattern.

People sometimes complain when I share patterns that cost money, and I do try to stick with … Read More ...

How to Support Your Local Yarn Shop without Buying Anything

February 21, 2018 by Sarah White

how to support your local yarn shopWe all know that local shops, including yarn shops, need our support if they are going to continue to exist. But is it possible to support them when we’re not financially able to buy yarn, or when we’ve chosen not … Read More ...

Mad Man Knitting Seeks Support

May 5, 2014 by Sarah White

mad man knitting teddy bearI’ve told you before about Mad Mad Knitting, aka Gregory Patrick, a guy who it would not be a stretch to say was able to turn his life around by knitting teddy bears. Last year he launched an indiegogo campaign… Read More ...

Drool-Worthy Color Cards from Halcyon Yarn

August 6, 2012 by Sarah White

Halcyon Yarn store in a boxI guess I’ve got Maine on the brain today (wouldn’t it be lovely to be sitting on a deck chair somewhere in Maine, knitting and looking out at the ocean, right about now?) because I’ve been meaning to share this … Read More ...

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