Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

craft focus 3 December 2017/January 2018 issue 64 Editor Julie Bonnar +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@craftfocus.com Chief Sub Editor Louise Prance Marketing Manager Michael Richards +44 (0)1376 538 481 michaelr@craftfocus.com Sales Manager Sarah Mclean +44 (0)1376 538 490 sarahm@craftfocus.com Account Manager Tracy Voice +44 (0)1376 535 618 tracyv@craftfocus.com Production Manager Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers Sarah Young, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Chloe Edey +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com Production Assistant Charlotte Potter Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley Subscriptions Beth Varney +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Limited Pantile House, Newlands Drive Witham, Essex, CM8 2AP, UK craftfocus.com ISSN 1758-0900 Craft Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Craft Focus is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £75 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Craft Focus, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AP, United Kingdom. Craft Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: contents shows show news 27 Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry Creativation 35 Andria Gibbon from Creative Industries, discusses what January’s show has in store for its visitors Creativeworld 45 Craft Focus previews Creativeworld hot products on the horizon 61 We put the newest products for CHSI Stitches in the spotlight Manchester Stationery Show 97 We report back from the new venue and show regulars editor’s letter 5 An overview of what to expect in this issue industry news 7 What’s happening within the hobby and craft market brand spanking new 19 A look at the latest product launches bookstand 57 The newest craft-related book releases ask the expert 81 Leading experts in the industry help with retailing and crafting dilemmas project 106 A quick festive make from Julia Gailes at Crafter’s Companion features homemakers 51 Making for the home is big news for 2018 woolly wonders 79 What’s new in felting definitely worth the paper 85 Innovative product releases from the big names in papercraft all-for-one 91 Why craft kits are perfect for your customers baby, it’s cold outside 109 Help customers with their new year’s crafting resolutions 19 109 7