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Kirby Allison & Ben Robinson Discuss the Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo
We are officially just 10 days away from the Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo 2026, taking place November 6th and 7th at Artifact Events in Chicago. With the event fast approaching, my fellow organizer, Kirby Allison, recently sat down with Ben Robinson, founder of Stitchdown and our partner in putting together what promises…
