h+h americas

h+h americas h+h americas – A premier trade show for today’s business environment. Uniting the craft industries in North America.
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Welcome to h+h americas – your show for Handmade Business. We are bringing the h+h vibes to North America and are uniting the entire industry for the handmade business in 2023. A physical presence together with a digital marketplace. We are gladly announcing the launch of the B2B trade show h+h americas taking place each June in the Chicagoland area. The fair is open to anyone who makes a living i

n fiber arts and crafts business, no matter what background or industry sector. h+h americas is the industry event uniting all types of handicrafts. Be part of h+h americas by exhibiting, visiting, taking classes, sourcing or checking out our event program. We connect the whole industry and look forward to seeing you.

Exhibitors — want to meet buyers at the perfect time of year? Prime booth spaces for the Fall Edition are still availabl...
05/29/2026

Exhibitors — want to meet buyers at the perfect time of year? Prime booth spaces for the Fall Edition are still available, but they’re going fast.👉 Reserve your spot🔗 https://fall.hh-americas.com/

The Fall Edition floorplan is live! See who’s already joining us in Houston — returning favorites, new brands, and fresh...
05/26/2026

The Fall Edition floorplan is live! See who’s already joining us in Houston — returning favorites, new brands, and fresh product categories.👉 Take a look and start planning your visit🔗 https://hhaf26.expofp.com/

Happy Memorial Day to our community. We hope you're spending time with loved ones and find a moment to craft today. ❤️🤍💙
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day to our community. We hope you're spending time with loved ones and find a moment to craft today. ❤️🤍💙

Didn’t make it to Chicago? You’re not alone — and Houston is your chance to jump in. The Fall Edition brings the same co...
05/22/2026

Didn’t make it to Chicago? You’re not alone — and Houston is your chance to jump in. The Fall Edition brings the same community, inspiration, and industry energy… just in a new season.👉 See what’s coming this fall🔗 https://fall.hh-americas.com/

Chicago left us buzzing — the conversations, the connections, the creativity. We’re taking that energy straight into Hou...
05/19/2026

Chicago left us buzzing — the conversations, the connections, the creativity. We’re taking that energy straight into Houston this fall for the first‑ever h+h americas Fall Edition. If you loved Chicago (or missed it!), Houston is your next chance to be part of the movement. Save the dates (Sept 30 - Oct.2, 2026) + follow for updates.

Congratulations to all of the winners of the this year's Golden Scissors Awards!The Golden Scissors Awards represent and...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners of the this year's Golden Scissors Awards!

The Golden Scissors Awards represent and acknowledge the dynamic and diverse spectrum of the craft industry. From world-class corporations to small business owners to energetic entrepreneurs, each recipient represents noteworthy leadership and innovation that is moving the needle (pun intended) to elevate our industry. There were five categories of awards given this year: Emerging Leader, Innovation, Sustainability, Social Impact, and Lifetime Achievement.

Learn more about this year's winners: page.fo/GSAW

The h+h americas 2026 recaps are rolling in and we are here for them! who blogs under One Stitch At A Time shared her hi...
05/14/2026

The h+h americas 2026 recaps are rolling in and we are here for them!

who blogs under One Stitch At A Time shared her highlights in a recent post. She's attended for the last 4 years, so she has seen firsthand how h+h americas has evolved and expanded to include and represent all corners of the craft industry.

Some of her takeaways include:

🪡 Hand-stitching products had a greater footprint this year
🧶 There was so much to see that even with an itinerary, some booths were missed
🪡 Browsing the vendors on the website pre-show and approaching the show with a list gave her an easy guide and path through the show
🧶 Visiting booths is a great way to learn about to new products, but through conversations with vendors you can also learn new ways to use products you already stock
🪡 Attending a trade show like h+h americas several years in a row can give you an excellent runway for learning and experiencing products before purchasing them for your business

Claudia came away with so many great insights from the show—read her post to learn more and see all of her great photos: page.fo/snuggly

Do you have your ticket for Sample It tomorrow??Plan your 90 minutes—97 exhibitors, one shopping list—Sample It is your ...
05/04/2026

Do you have your ticket for Sample It tomorrow??

Plan your 90 minutes—97 exhibitors, one shopping list—Sample It is your opportunity to shop exclusive products first!

On Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, attendees, retailers, indie craft businesses, and creators will gather in an exciting pre-show shopping event. Sample It attendees have the opportunity to preview and purchase new and exclusive products at great prices. This cash-and-carry event is always energizing, inspiring, and an electrifying kick-off to the show.

Browse the Sample It businesses now at page.fo/sampleit and in Meeting Room 42 at the show!

Don't miss an opportunity to catch Will Chatlosh's beautiful artwork and crochet fish for his Underwater display at h+h ...
05/01/2026

Don't miss an opportunity to catch Will Chatlosh's beautiful artwork and crochet fish for his Underwater display at h+h americas!

Anyone can participate and crochet along with Will using his fish pattern at booth 813 to grow the Underwater display, sponsored by . His crocheted artworks, including Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and other pieces, will also be on display in the lobby.

Will Chatlosh (he/him) is an artist living in New York, NY, but originally from Grand Rapids, MI. Will recently received his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Fashion Studies from Kendall College of Art and Design and associates in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, NY, graduating with honors in both programs. Will’s mission has always been to change the way that people view crochet in the field of arts and crafts, and to connect with others using his abilities. He has grown a community by sharing his work on social media under the name , and has been posting about his crochet projects since 2017.

Heading to Chicago for h+h americas May 6–8? Be sure to stop by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) booth in th...
05/01/2026

Heading to Chicago for h+h americas May 6–8?
Be sure to stop by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) booth in the Spinning & Weaving Pavilion!

Connect with our community, and enjoy live weaving and spinning demonstrations presented by talented HGA volunteer members throughout the show.

If you’re in the Chicago area or attending h+h americas, be sure to stop by and celebrate the art of spinning and weaving with us!

📍 May 6–8
📍 Spinning & Weaving Pavilion
📍 Chicago

🔗www.hh-americas.com

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8770 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 1300
Chicago, IL
60631

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