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| From the editor |
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Julie Bonnar,
Editor
Celebrate summer trading
At last some warmer weather is here that will hopefully entice customers to stock up and get crafting whilst the evenings are lighter.
In keeping with this, we’ve put together a bounty of new product features to encourage children to craft over the summer break, we splash out on a special feature on paints and investigate new crafting tools; all to help you fill your shelves with the right supplies for cashing in on the summer. We also take a look at the traditional craft of candle making bringing it up to date plus we have the latest information on threads and beading materials. read more > |
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Home & Gift, Harrogate
Harrogate International Centre, King's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 5LA
14/07/2013 - 17/07/2013
Visit the official website
CHA Summer Show
Las Vegas
22/07/2013 - 25/07/2013
Visit the official website
The Needlework Trade Group
The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, HG1 2HU
18/08/2013 |
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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 ...more |
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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. ...more |
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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 ...more |
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