the story of
Past + Future Craft
yesterday's treasures, tomorrow's creations
We offer affordable, sustainable sewing supplies in an organized and welcoming environment.
Every seasoned crafter knows the reality of the "stash" - the hoard of materials taking up space in our homes, pieces we loved when we saw them and just had to have. For most crafters, not every piece ends up being used. Past + Future Craft Exchange is a home for those leftover materials.
The goal is to make crafting affordable and accessible for everyone. By keeping materials out of landfills and giving makers the option to buy second-hand, we are also helping reduce the environmental impact of crafting.
it started with Common Threads
Owner Jo Bell started the business as a program of Common Threads of Maine, a nonprofit professional sewing school. When the nonprofit closed in June of 2024, she decided to keep the store going as an independent business.
a business with a mission
Past + Future is an L3C - a business structure that is a hybrid between a nonprofit and an LLC. This model means that sustainability and giving back to the community is at the heart of everything we do - without the drawbacks of forming a nonprofit organization.
We give back by offering discounts and free fabric to local sewing teachers, and donating 1% of profits to charity.
