7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover There’s Snow Place Like Home is a counted cross stitch kit by Bothy Threads, using fun, frosty artwork by Lucy Pittaway. Worked on 14 count white Zweigart Aida with pre-sorted stranded cottons and uses cross stitch, back stitch and one French knot. Available from Bothy Threads from 18th June 2024. The finished design size measures 26cm x 26cm. The RRP is £36.99. Visit: www.bothythreads.com Crafting through summer What a bumper issue we have. To kickstart, we’ve been chatting with our friends over in the Big Apple as we discuss the upcoming NY Now summer market taking place this August at the Javits Centre, NYC. Myself and many of our readers have visited and even exhibited there before and it really is a show to be reckoned with. Do check out our three-page Q&A to find out all the details... you’ll be Stateside before you know it! As we head into summer, we take on some Italian flair as we check out the terrazzo trend that’s taken the décor world by storm. You too can decorate items in your house in the funky, mosaic style - there’s some fantastic box sets to make your product with everything you need in the box! We also have a feature focussing on eco-friendly craft items. Consumers are buying more consciously and are looking for items responsibly packaged with little negative environmental impact. Shoppers are mindful of reducing waste and upcycling wherever they can, so do be inspired and bare this in mind when choosing what to stock on your shelves. Our other jam-packed features include Crafts under £15 - for those giftworthy purchases, children’s crafts and back to school! And lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine, we love to hear from our readers. Enjoy the warmer days ahead and keep on crafting! Happy reading, Louise Prance Editor Rachel DESIGN +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@craftfocus.com ACCOUNTS +44 (0)1376 535 616 accounts@craftfocus.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 535 602 sarah.ellis@craftfocus.com Craft Focus is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Craft Focus is published six times a year. ISSN 1758-0900 @craftfocus @craftfocusmag @craftfocus Craft Focus is proud to be associated with and supporters of: ADVERTISING Account Manager Tracy Voice +44 (0)1376 538 555 tracy.voice@craftfocus.com EDITORIAL Editor Rachel Westall +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@craftfocus.com Marvling Bros Ltd Standout designs from Stockwell Ceramics
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