Koelnmesse launch Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival
Koelnmesse, a global leader in organizing world-class events, is thrilled to announce the launch of the...
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Koelnmesse launch Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival
Koelnmesse, a global leader in organizing world-class events, is thrilled to announce the launch of the...
Family fun with cat-themed craft
Cats Protection is hosting a virtual craftalong on Saturday 22nd March where you can make your own set of cat-shaped...
Sara rescues Crafter’s Companion
Sara Davies, the entrepreneur and business mentor, has announced that she has stepped in to rescue Crafter's...
Speaker line up for CHSI Stitches 2025 announced
ICHF Events has confirmed the speaker line up for the UK's flagship trade show CHSI Stitches at the...
Summer came and went pretty fast, I’m sure you’ll all agree! The weather was temperamental and retail was fair. According to the Office of National Statistics, retail sales volumes (quantity bought) were estimated to have risen by 0.5 per cent in July 2024, as people opted for the high street rather than the beaches and parks.
Moving on, you may have already started your Halloween displays and planning for the Golden Quarter. If you’re still in need of topping up your stock rooms, do check out our product features that are jam packed with craft kits, embroidery hoops, art supplies and cross stitch kits. I’ve also picked my top 15 festive items your customers are sure to love. If that’s not enough, we have a feature dedicated to patchwork and quilting - I for one would love to try my hand at this skill. Snuggling up under one of your own creations or gifting a special keepsake would be a wonderful feeling, I’m sure.
As always, do check out our company profiles that focus on some of the best in the industry, giving you a bucketload of inspiration. We chat with Cygnet Yarns and Koseli Handmade to name a few.
Enjoy the issue!
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
Tempt your tastebuds with this brand new counted cross stitch kit from Design Works Crafts called Pastries. A detailed picture with sweet treats and a friendly budgerigar too – what's not to love! The design finishes as 30cm by 30cm and retails for £49.99. The kit contains 14 count aida fabric, stranded cottons on a floss card, needle, chart and clear instructions. For further info, email: sales@solocrafts.com or call: +44 (0)161 464 7313 or visit the website: www.solocrafts.com
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Metallic Elephant was founded in the lovely countryside of North Essex in 2007 by Karl and Ros. Karl had a background in engineering and machine manufacture having worked at John T Marshall Ltd, a well know hot foil press maker. Ros's background was in the litho printing industry and particularly pre-press. They desired to run their own company and put their experience to good use. Here, Vincent Wilson, Business Development Director at Metallic Elephant Limited talks to Craft Focus about being the go-to company for crafter's engineering needs
As part of the zone concept successfully introduced in 2024, which promotes education and networking within the textile crafts industry, h+h cologne has unveiled the first topics for its event programme, focusing on the support and development of local retail from 7th to 9th March, 2025. Featuring a hands-on lineup of panel discussions, masterclasses, best-practice presentations, and deep-dive workshops, the programme is centered around three key themes: Trends & Innovations, Marketing & Technologies, and Business Development & Sustainability.
