Craft Hobby +Stitch International preview

CHSI is the meeting place for everyone involved in the world of creativity and in this, its 38th year, we give you a taster of what you can look forward to
...read more

Posted: 29 January 2013

Charity book celebrates cream of craft talent

Three creative friends from Nottingham have capitalised on Britain's thriving craft scene, by putting together 20 Crafty Makes, a book in aid of the Stroke Association. The book features a variety of craft projects with step-by-step guides and photos, donated by makers across the UK, as well as from America and New Zealand.
...read more

Posted: 29 January 2013

Transitioning from the boom of Christmas sales to the January sales

Customers and shoppers are always careful in January after their Christmas spending, but how do retailers keep spend up over Christmas yet manage to get their sales items out the door. Industry expert, Clare Rayner answers your questions on how to keep the January sales a part of the shopping calendar
...read more

Posted: 28 December 2012

Tracking the trends for 2013

Whatever the industry, and the craft world is no different, everyone in retail is always looking for the next big thing. We take a look at what's hot in crafting for 2013
...read more

Posted: 7 December 2012

Fabulous fabrications

The practices of patchwork and quilting have produced charming reations that have delighted and amazed generations of craft lovers. Here's our round-up of some fantastic products that will enable even the most seasoned of sewers to push the boundaries of their work
...read more

Posted: 28 September 2012

Yuletide log

Feeling festive? You will be after you've seen part two of our amazing Christmas product line up
...read more

Posted: 28 September 2012

Beyond the basic

Great craft tools can not only just 'do the job' but can also really elevate and improve a crafter's practice. So, take a look at our round up of the some truly innovative tools that enable the maker to excel...
...read more

Posted: 30 July 2012

Woollen wonders

Knitting and crochet are classic crafts and two of the most enduring, well loved practices in the UK, if not the world. When you see the gorgeous yarns, kits and tools that are currently on the market, it's not hard to see why they remain so popular...
...read more

Posted: 30 July 2012

Strokes of genius

Artists love to try new things, so we took a look at some great products that are just made for creative experimentation...
...read more

Posted: 30 July 2012

Star Presenters lined up for Hobby, Arts & Crafts at Autumn Fair International 2012

Anthea Turner, Stephanie Weightman and Dawn Bibby to appear at exhibition as sector triples in size
...read more

Posted: 25 July 2012

New from Caran D’ache

The versatile brush with water container Adapted to all watercolour techniques on paper, this brush with water holder is practical and easy to use.



...read more

Posted: 25 July 2012