Craft Focus - June/July 2024 (Issue 103)

40 BOTHY THREADS +44 (0)1900 828 844 info@bothythreads.com www.bothythreads.com the special edition Sycamore Gap design (launched in memory of the Sycamore Gap tree), has been one of our best selling kits of all time! Later in 2024, we will be launching our first Lucy Pittaway tapestry designs and we can’t wait to share these with our customers. How often do you launch new ranges? We release six new collections per year, with approximately 20 designs per collection. In between those collections we try to sneak in some one-off designs, special accessories and limited-edition kits too! Keep an eye on our social media for updates throughout the year. How would you advise a retailer who is interested in stocking your products? Get in touch… we would love to hear all about you and what you think Bothy Threads could add to your retail offering. What sets you apart from your competitors? The variety we offer; in 2024 we will hit over 1,000 current designs! We now offer a range of styles from a collection of over 50 wonderful artists. There’s something for everyone to stitch, from beginners to experts, to gift or to keep for themselves, we’ve got a library of designs to choose from. Do you visit any trade shows? Yes, this year we will be exhibiting at h+h Chicago in May 2024 (stand 937), as well as the Home & Gift Show in Harrogate in July 2024 (stand A-A12). Come and say hello! What are you looking forward to for 2024-25? As well as continuing to work with our favourite artists, we will be adding another 10 brand new artists to the Bothy portfolio; it’s always exciting adding new artists and new designs, as we love to give Bothy fans something new to stitch. What new products can we expect from you in the future? We’ve got lots of top secret plans for 2025, keep your eyes peeled for updates coming soon!

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