4 BUSINESS 70 The Pyramid Scheme As seen at Autumn Fair, Visual Merchandising Consultant, Debbie Flowerday talked to visitors about how to dress a window using the pyramid scheme. Here’s what we learnt... 72 Image theft and how to tackle it thortful provides a template and step-by-step guide to support creators’ fight against TEMU and similar e-commerce sites 76 A critical consultation ACID Co-Founder and Chairman, Dids Macdonald, looks at the incoming government consultation on design and intellectual property: a critical step for UK designers of the greetings cards and giftware sectors 77 Opportunities abound With the growth in e-commerce sites, Tina McKenzie, FSB Policy Chair talks about effective dispute resolution mechanisms needed to protect small firms and consumers alike 78 Retailer interview Rachel Owen, owner of Tangled Yarn in Poynton talks to Craft Focus about her one-stop destination for natural fibres and sustainable knitting yarns SHOWS 23 Shows, news & events Stay up to date with what’s happening in your industry 26 h+h cologne Katrin Schön, Director of h+h cologne talks to Craft Focus about the upcoming show, taking place this March 28 ArtisanMadeuk ArtisanMadeuk stands out as an event created by artists and makers, for artists and makers. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the 2025 show! 31 CHSI Stitches preview Celebrating 50 years of Stitches. Here’s our lowdown on this pivotal event for craft business owners and buyers 56 46 FOCUS ON 38 David & Charles Nigel Browning, Senior Commissioning Editor of Practical Art at David & Charles, talks to Craft Focus about taking those first crucial steps to getting published! 50 ICHF Events Simon Burns CEO of ICHF Events talks to Craft Focus about their portfolio of leading hobby and lifestyle events 68 DekelDyes Suzanne Tamar Dekel, owner of DekelDyes, chats to Craft Focus, about her sustainable, organic, fair-trade company, dedicated to making natural textiles and dyes 26
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=