We believe crafting should be fun, accessible, and rewarding
..not just as a hobby, but as a way to connect, create,
and even build a business.
Sew Gloria Designs is a creative haven for high-quality, affordable materials, educational resources, and a supportive, tight-knit community for crafters.
Hi! I’m Gloria Hood—retired teacher, proud mom, lifelong crafter, and the hands behind Sew Gloria Designs. My crafting journey started at just 8 years old, thanks to my grandmother who taught me how to crochet. I’ve been hooked ever since.
After years of teaching and making jewelry, I realized the real joy came from sharing my skills with others. What started as tutorials and handmade stitch markers quickly blossomed into a full-blown crafting haven.
This business is a tribute to my dad—a self-made entrepreneur—whose work ethic and legacy continue to fuel everything I do. I’ve built this with heart, hustle, and the hope of passing it on to my daughter one day.
The bead cafe grew out of my love for crafting. It started out with creating beaded pens, crochet hooks and keychains to give as gifts. This soon grew into us sharing our love for creating these beautiful items into offering the materials and inspiring the passion in other artists to create their own art using our quality products.
“SHOUT OUT TO @SEWGLORIA CRAFTS AND MORE FOR THE PINK PONY CLUB FOCALS. BUT ALSO A FUN WAY TO USE THE BEADS IN A NEW AND CREATIVE WAY. #MANIFESTION #BELIEVE BKC SEWING”