3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 15 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 78 Bookstand The latest book releases 90 Tried & tested Craft Focus Editor, Rachel Westall, trials these new children’s cross stitch kits from Bothy Threads June/July 2024 71 FEATURES 35 Eco-friendly crafts Your favourite crafts and hobbies in a more sustainable way! 43 Creature comforts Making for the home 51 Treat yourself! Crafts for under £15 57 Craft cupboard essentials Ribbons and buttons to top up your collections 63 Children’s crafts Keep children engaged and busy with these crafty products and kits! 71 Backpack essentials Back to school 74 Trend file On-trend terrazzo 60 51 FOCUS ON 39 Bothy Threads Chrissie Rayment, Managing Director of Bothy Threads Ltd talks to Craft Focus about their ever-expanding company 48 UK Hand Knitting Jamie Brett from James C Brett, Chairman of UK Hand Knitting, talks us through the exciting plans for the organisation for the rest of 2024! 60 David and Charles Rachel Macphail, Head of UK Sales at David and Charles talks to Craft Focus about their award-winning titles and a new range of notebooks coming out in 2025!
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