Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

craft focus 3 contents shows show news 23 Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry CHSI interview 39 We talk to Dominic Fleming as he gears up for another exciting CHSI Stitches back in Birmingham 43 Get ready for the UK’s biggest craft trade event, CSHI Stitches. We preview what the show has to offer the independent craft retailer London Stationery Show 95 Our exclusive insight into this popular event 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 15 A look at the latest product launches project 80 Use quilling to create this fun birthday card bookstand 92 The newest craft-related book releases ask the experts 125 Leading experts in the industry help with retailing and crafting dilemmas features mum’s the word 29 Prepare for Mother’s Day, and make sure you have products to capitalise on this one-day event fun with fabrics 71 Stock the latest fabrics to introduce your customers to soft crafts sewing and stitching 83 Take a look at our roundup of the newest products in this category spring is in the air 105 Papercraft products put a spring in your step when it comes to seasonal products craft tools 117 A roundup of the hottest new products to help complete your latest projects 15 43 29 February/March 2018 issue 65 Editor Andrea Ashfield +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@craftfocus.com Contributing Editor Sarah Gallivan 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 Chloe Edey, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young +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 Front cover image: Courtesy of Buttonbag buttonbag.co.uk 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: 130