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3,500
Attendees
h+h americas is the premier business-to-business trade show for the textile handicrafts and soft craft industries in North America, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers across various fiber art sectors.
Exhibitor mix: Organized into curated pavilion environments, specialized zones like Sample It, and product categories across sewing, quilting, needle arts, and yarn craft.
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Venue
Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterConvention centre · 78,038 m² · 3 halls
A major convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago O'Hare Airport, featuring over 78,000 sqm of exhibition space, multiple halls, and meeting rooms, commonly used for trade shows and consumer events.
📍 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
Operated by Village of Rosemont
Organizer
Koelnmesse Inc.
Subsidiary · Rosemont, United States · Founded 2018
The North American subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, organizing trade fairs and exhibitions for specialized industries in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Exhibitor list
634 companies are exhibiting at h+h americas. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 634.
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Why people attend
Buyers attend to preview new product launches, establish wholesale relationships with global suppliers, participate in masterclasses, and gain strategic business education tailored to craft retail.
Who attends
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Speakers
64 speakers at h+h americas
TL Yarn Crafts
"State of the Industry Panel"
Founder · Aeolidia
Arianne Foulks is a founder, speaker, and Shopify Plus Partner who has focused her career on building impactful retail businesses. Aeolidia, her web design and development agency, builds high-performing online shops for creatives. With more than 20 years of experience, Aeolidia has partnered with brands including Rifle Paper Co., Lisa Congdon, Cashmerette, and Burt’s Bees Baby to create beautifully thoughtful ecommerce experiences.
Gather Here
"State of the Industry Panel"
Educator and Course Designer · Shannon L. Boyer
Shannon Boyer is an award-winning educator with a Master’s degree in education and over 25 years of experience in curriculum and course design. She helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs create high-quality online courses that showcase their expertise, deliver meaningful results, and support sustainable, scalable businesses.
Gemporia Craft
"State of the Industry Panel"
Leadership Team · SewPro Connect
Brett Moore and David Martin are a seasoned leadership team known for scaling businesses, building high-performing teams, and driving sustainable growth. Brett brings decades of experience leading multi-million-dollar sewing industry brands through sales strategy, operations, and customer retention. David complements this with deep expertise in strategic scaling and business optimization, having grown and exited a multi-million-dollar education business. Together, they help business owners build profitable, scalable, and sellable companies.
Moderator · Craft Industry Alliance
"State of the Industry Panel"
Damask Love
"Keynote: Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love"
Amber Kemp-Gerstel began her career as a child psychologist. In 2015, she shifted gears to creating craft content full-time. Since then she learned that her job is as much about crafting as it is about relating and engaging with people. After being on NBC’s Making It, she came to realize that there is truly no creative challenge she can’t take on.
Also speaking at Tech Show Madrid, Data Centre World Madrid, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Handi Quilter
"Presentation of Craft Industry Consumer Research: Quilting"
Founder · Savvy Shopkeeper
Kathy Cruz, founder of Savvy Shopkeeper, helps brick-and-mortar retailers build stronger, more profitable businesses through practical, real-world guidance. Drawing from her own experience as a shop owner, she teaches retailers how to understand their numbers, focus on cash flow, and implement systems that support confident decision-making and sustainable growth.
Berroco | Premier Needle Arts
"Presentation of Craft Industry Consumer Research: Yarn"
Author, teacher, and knitwear designer · Patty Lyons Knitting
Patty Lyons is an author, teacher, and knitwear designer with extensive experience in both creative and retail environments. After running a local yarn store for seven years, she became a trusted business consultant for craft shops, advising on merchandising, cash flow, staffing, education programs, and customer experience.
Business Advisor · Everyday Effectiveness
Gwen Bortner is a no-nonsense business advisor with more than 40 years of experience in operations, strategy, and leadership. An international knitting instructor and best-selling author, Gwen helps entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses aligned with their values while improving profitability, productivity, and clarity.
Executive Director · The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA)
"The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) Meetup"
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