Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 17 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 77 Ask the experts Our experts answer your craft and retail questions 80 Bookstand The latest book releases 85 Tried & tested Craft Focus account manager, Tracy Voice spent many a day in lockdown working on some of the Leti Stitch cross stitch kits distributed by The Stitch Company. FEATURES 37 Trend file: Fairies Kits to fly off your selves 40 Festive finds Part one of our Christmas special 48 Stitch by stitch Knitting and crochet 53 Crafting with clay Pottery & glaze 56 Trend file: Chalk paint Upcycling and renovating 58 Teddies, blankets and more Soft crafts 61 Make your mark Stamping and embossing 64 Signed, sealed, delivered Cardmaking 85 37 August/September 2020  53 67 Fun with felting Modern twists on this ancient technique 71 Halloween crafts Spooky kits to try 58