Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

craft focus 3 contents shows Shows, news & events 23 Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry CHSI Stitches 31 Don’t miss our essential new product showcase Creativeworld 47 Why this year’s shows are not to be missed Creativation 65 The latest news and products from Phoenix, Arizona Stamperama 88 How the hit consumer show is celebrating its 21 st anniversary Spring Fair 92 Looking ahead to the buying event of the season regulars Industry news 7 What’s happening within the craft and hobby market Brand spanking new 15 Product launches for December and January Editor’s picks 76 Eye-catching felt designs Bookstand 95 A selection of craft-related book releases Project 99 Get your needles ready for this comical knitted toucan Ask the experts 112 Our experts help with your craft and retail dilemmas features Heart & soul 54 What to stock for Valentine’s Day Mum’s the word 59 Making the most of Mother’s Day Better by design 71 How to refresh your clothes-making offer Back in the fold 79 The latest papercraft inspirations Craft trends for 2019 82 Industry insiders share their thoughts on 2019’s must- have lines What to stock 102 Craft bestsellers for the colder months 59 45 December/January 2018/2019 issue70 Editor Andrea Ashfield +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 Head of Social Media Kay Tilbury kayt@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 Lorna Butcher 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: Hawthorn Handmade hawthornhandmade.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. Craft Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: 97