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

craft focus 5 Craft overload! I’m not sure where to begin this time – it’s certainly jam-packed with new product launches! The December/January is always an exciting issue as we’re always delighted to be working with ICHF Events, the organisers behind the UK’s main trade event CHSI Stitches. I can’t wait to share with you the six-page special on what the craft industry has to offer for the forthcoming year in terms of hot new products. It’s time to get planning as it’s showtime – we catch up with the organisers behind that Frankfurt fair, Creativeworld and the US show, Creativation so you can map out which ones you need to visit. I also look at some of the key trends that are influencing the craft sector and gone unicorn and amurugumi mad! Making for the home is an ever-growing area and whether your customer is into knitting, sewing or painting – there’s something for everyone in our homemakers feature (page 51). If you’re looking to improve your papercraft offering then we talk to some of the big names to see what’s hot (page 85). Enjoy the issue! Visit us on: @craftfocus pinterest.com/craftfocus facebook.com/craftfocus instagram.com/craftfocusmag Editor’s pick : DecoArt has a wide selection of projects, and to build on the unicorn trend, there are more than 10 ideas featuring this mystical horse. We love the Unicorn dresser shown here, which has been designed by PLA Schneider. DecoArt is stocked by Country Love Crafts, countrylovecrafts.com Julie Bonnar Editor 103