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Ivy Decker

Ivy graduated from The Ohio State University and is ATA's Content Journalist. She's excited to use her writing background to develop the voice and values of the brands she represents, including ATA. In her free time, she enjoys writing fiction and comedy, playing ukulele, and hanging out with her cat, Rey. Ivy is passionate about doughnuts, the first three seasons of Spongebob Squarepants, and the oxford comma.
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Makers 1-on-1: Madeline Mehler - Sultrie Leather Accessories

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Madeline Mehler, the leather crafter and sewist from Erie, PA, behind Sultrie leather accessories. If your brand sells to designers and makers who sew, this 1-on-1 interview with Madeline will give you some important insights into connecting with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jan 24, 2018

Auto DIYers and Online Connections

For brands that want to reach this influential audience, understanding the relationship between auto DIYers and online connections is crucial.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jan 24, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Richard Grell - Windsor Chair Maker

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features woodworker and furniture maker Richard Grell from Hudson, OH. Richard has been crafting traditional windsor chairs for over 45 years. If your brand sells to woodworkers, this 1-on-1 interview with Richard will give you some important insights to help you connect with makers like him.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jan 17, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Shannon Casey - Shannon Casey Studio

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Shannon Casey, a visual artist and painter from Hudson, OH whose whimsical style takes on subjects such as human figures, moons, and self-portraits. If your brand markets to painters, this 1-on-1 interview with Shannon will give you some important insights to help you connect with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jan 10, 2018

How Cosplay and Sewing Overlap

For sewing brands that want to build connections with a new or established cosplay audiences, knowing how cosplay and sewing overlap is the first crucial step.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Jan 10, 2018
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