People and Their Passions

The Jaunt Sends Artists on Trips to Create and Explore
Genies in lamps, fairy godmothers, the Easter bunny – in stories, they make our dreams...
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Three Black-Owned Quilt Shops That Inspire
If you’re curious about quilting, Tisha Thorne, co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge in Mount Rainier, Maryland, has...
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Crafters Reflect on the Closure of Martha Stewart Living Magazine
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“I love physical magazines,” Rachel Mae Smith of The Crafted Life says. “There’s something so...
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The Paper Shortage Impacts Craft Publishers
"From empty bookshelves to rising price tags to possible 2022 election material woes, a paper shortage is walloping...
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Kathryn Greenwood Swanson Wants to Raid Your Craft Closet
Running a fabric thrift store isn’t the most intuitive way to launch a revolution. But...
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Flores receives Presidential Award for excellence in teaching
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"Michele “Mickie” Flores, a K-6 science teacher at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School, is a self-described...
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Brooklin teacher Bebell receives honorable mention
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"Amy Bebell, a middle school science and social studies teacher at The Brooklin School, has...
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Felicia Thomas Creates a Welcoming Craft Space at FSC Workshop in District Heights, Maryland
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“Energy,” says Felicia Thomas. “Energy, energy, energy.” It’s what she credits for the magic manifested...
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Lincoln Paine lends a unique lens to historical society lecture
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An exploration of Maine's maritime history Published in The Weekly Packet | August 19, 2021...
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7 LGBTQ+ Makers to Celebrate
"We’re celebrating Pride Month by highlighting seven incredible LGBTQ+ makers and their work. From growing...
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