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| October/November 2024 |
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This issue, I’ve picked my top 15 festive items your customers are sure to love. If that’s not enough, we have a feature dedicated to patchwork and quilting, and I for one would love to try my hand at this skill. Snuggling up under one of your own creations or gifting a special keepsake would be a wonderful feeling, I’m sure. As always, do check out our company profiles that focus on some of the best in the industry, giving you a bucketload of inspiration. We chat with Cygnet Yarns and Koseli Handmade to name a few. Enjoy the issue! Rachel |
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| Dream big, start small |
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Over the last 11 years, Marvling Bros Ltd has gone from strength to strength and it continues to develop and grow its range. Marvling sells products around the world, while maintaining their company ethos. The products are still designed, and hand produced by the small team in Essex.Emma Dobie and Hayley Madden Co-founders of Marvling Bros Ltd talk to Craft Focus about their business that started at the school gates!
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| Be inspired by Oakwood Archer |
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Established in 2014 and located on the outskirts of Nottingham; Oakwood Archer Ltd is a small, family run business. The company releases a new line every month on Create and Craft. Stuart Bestwick, Managing Director of Oakwood Archer Ltd chats to Craft Focus about their exclusive ranges and new website launch: www.oakwooddirect.co.uk
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| New from Behrens Fabrics |
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Behrens Fabrics are thrilled to share some exciting news from Northcott. The company is proud to announce the launch of their new division, Anna Maria Textiles, led by the renowned designer, Anna Maria Parry (formerly Horner). Northcott are excited to support the expansion of Anna Maria's creative vision with the high standards of quality and community we have established here at Northcott.
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| Spring Fair wants your stories! |
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Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which celebrates its 75th anniversary on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, needs your help to bring together a Hall of Fame compilation of nostalgic memories, pictures and great stories from the show's 75-year history.
The Hall of Fame will be brought to life at Spring Fair, offering the show's community the chance to reminisce and remember seven decades of its history as well as a snapshot of memorable past events and current affairs between 1950 - 2024. The show's timeline, a large digital screen of pictures and stories, and a selfie wall to capture the industry's biggest trade show gathering in 2025, will create a celebration of retail's past and present.
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| Create Muggle Masterpieces this Christmas |
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Helping Santa stuff the stockings this year, Maped is ready to sprinkle some magic this Christmas. Not only offering the ideal stocking fillers with their latest Harry Potter collection perfect for the tweens and teens (and adult superfans!!), but they also have some super fun colouring sets for the younger members of the family! From stampers and finger paints, little ones will get creative this Christmas!
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| Hornby Hobbies Launches 'Model Shop of the Year' Awards |
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Hornby Hobbies, the name behind iconic brands such as Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Corgi, is excited to announce the launch of its new 'Model Shop of the Year' awards — a nationwide initiative designed to recognise and celebrate the independent model shops that are at the heart of the hobbyist community. With independent model shops playing a vital role in keeping hobbies alive and thriving, the awards aim to shine a spotlight on the retailers who go above and beyond to inspire and support hobbyists of all ages. From offering expert advice and fostering a welcoming environment, to keeping the passion for model-making alive, these shops are a crucial part of the hobby sector's future.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
12-15 Jan 2025 - Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
www.harrogatefair.com
12-14 Jan 2025 - Top Drawer London
Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX
www.topdrawer.co.uk
12-14 Jan 2025 - Giving & Living
Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
www.givingliving.co.uk
21-23 Jan 2025 - The Toy Fair
Olympia, Grand & National Halls
www.toyfair.co.uk |
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