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Knitting is the star of the show Craft Club hits the big screen with cinema knit-along events that are designed for families who want to learn more about knitting. ...read more
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British Library Spring Festival The British Library is giving skilled designers and craftspeople across the country the chance to take their business aspirations to the next level. ...read more
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Britannia Mounts launch a NEW range of art materials through the new e-commerce website The Crescent range of art boards, graffiti paper, artist trading cards, presentation boards, foam core and framing materials are now available in the UK through Britannia Mounts Company. ...read more
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The Mary Portas touch Are you a small independent shop that needs help?
Mary Portas is back with a brand new series for Channel 4 and needs independent retailers, interested in taking part, to get in touch. ...read more
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CHA Board appoints new CEO The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Board of Directors today announced Andrej Suskavcevic (Shoosh-kav-chev-itch) as new President and Chief Executive Officer of CHA. ...read more
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CHSI workshops now open for advance booking ICHF have just announced that details of the Craft Hobby + Stitch International workshops are now available on the show's website - ...read more
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Business groups welcome Mary Portas high street rescue plan Retail expert Mary Portas has come up with a rescue plan for the nation's high streets, which includes the appointment of a minister for shops. ...read more
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Chancellor's statement offers some pre Christmas cheer Today's autumn statement from the Chancellor George Osborne has met with a cautious welcome. ...read more
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New Licensing Lounge at Spring Fair A brand new area dedicated to the world of licensing is being introduced at Spring Fair International 2012. ...read more
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Future launches new craft retail website Future Publishing, the special interest media group has launched a new retail website catering especially for papercrafters. ...read more
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Free WiFi at Creativeworld, Paperworld and Christmasworld In 2004, Messe Frankfurt was the first trade fair organiser to introduce WiFi throughout its grounds and now the company is taking this a step further: "Starting in January 2012, wireless internet access will be free on the entire exhibition grounds at all of Messe Frankfurt's own fairs. ...read more
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Designer makers competition Little Wren Pottery will be found at the Knitting and Stitching show in Harrogate between the 24th and 27th of November. ...read more
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Fabrications revamped and reopened Since opening its doors in 2000 Fabrications has blossomed into a buzzing hub of creativity and sustainability. ...read more
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Creative Christmas offer Creativity has just announced a special trade only deal on their extensive jewellery making range. ...read more
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Bead Time Marketing Role This is a new role designed to develop and grow the Bead Time Company. ...read more
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Crochet a Santa and Snowman DMC have introduced two brand new seasonal Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Leaflets recommending DMC Petra and Pearl thread. ...read more
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Coats Crafts presents Knitting Rocks As part of the Sknitch zone, Coats Crafts UK will be attending The Clothes Show Live this year (2-7 December), with the aim of celebrating and teaching one of our favourite pastimes - knitting. ...read more
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Christmas at the NEC From decorations to decoupage, presents to pastry, throughout November the NEC is hosting a selection of shows. ...read more
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Scare your neighbours, kids and trick-or-treaters Dressing up as a ghoul, ghost, skeleton or vampire provides fun for everyone whether trick-or-treating for sweets or simply having a party at home with a carved and lit pumpkin at the centre of your feast. ...read more
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Women get crafty this Christmas A survey conducted by Whitecroft Essentials, a leading UK supplier to the stationery, haberdashery and craft trade, has found that the recent economic situation is creating a `mend and make do' culture this Christmas among 60% of women aged 18-30. ...read more
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Inspirational eco-Christmas shopping event Naturally Christmas, to be held at Tewinbury Farm Hotel from 10am - 7pm on 10 November, has a green and natural theme. ...read more
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GMC authors book signings at Knitting and Stitching show GMC publications, who are exhibiting at the Knitting and Stitching show in Alexandra Palace from 6th- 9th October have a arranged for many of their authors to attend the show for book signings. ...read more
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London Garments Expo 2011 Perfect Events are hosting their launch event at London's famous Olympia Exhibition Centre 27th - 29th October Covering the whole garments and textiles industry, London Garments Expo will provide the perfect stepping stone into the world of fashion. ...read more
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New store for Abakhan Fabrics Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home have just opened a new store in Bolton at Burnden Park, Manchester Road, BL3 2NE. ...read more
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Sparkling new colours and die-cut dimensions from Flower Soft Flower Soft has introduced new colours ruby, amethyst and emerald which join the new recipe gold and silver in the Diamond range giving the sparkle effects of glitter but with the texture and amazing dimension. ...read more
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Brightest craft talent selected for Hothouse The Crafts Council's Hothouse programme selects the brightest new craft talent from across the UK and this year 28 makers have been selected to embark on a tailor-made six-month programme of creative and business support starting this month. ...read more
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