Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 76)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 17 Brand Spanking New New product launches for December and January 70 Ask the experts Our experts help with your craft and retail dilemmas 92 Bookstand A selection of craft-related book releases 103 Social media matters Making the most of social media 106 Tried & tested Tracy Voice turns her hand to crochet FEATURES 52 Pale & interesting On-trend pastel inspiration 54 Craft trends for 2020 Looking ahead to the next big thing 60 Mother love Crafting gifts for mums 62 Affairs of the heart Valentine’s goods to boost February sales 66 Dress code The latest sewing and haberdashery releases 73 Taking stock Brand-new papercraft products 77 Baby it’s cold outside Craft ideas for dark winter evenings 95 Fabric update This season’s latest fabrics 98 To the letter Refresh your pen and pencil offer 95 33 106 December/January 2019/2020 17 