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Korbond has a new Communications and PR Executive
Korbond Group has appointed Kate Ekstrom as its new Communications and PR Executive. ...read more
Posted: 29 August 2017

Finalists announced for PaperAwards
Top Drawer announces the finalists for PaperAwards A/W17 ...read more
Posted: 17 August 2017

The Festival of Quilts 2017 competition winners announced
Faversham-based quilt artist Margaret Ramsay is the 2017 winner of the Fine Art Quilts Masters competition (sponsored by Vlieseline) at Europe’s largest patchwork and quilting event, The Festival of Quilts. ...read more
Posted: 17 August 2017

Trimcraft's exclusive collaboration with Hobbycraft
Trimcraft has announced an exclusive collaboration with Hobbycraft, and August will see the launch of a new range of planners under the brand, First Edition Plans. ...read more
Posted: 15 August 2017

Adventures in Craft at Top Drawer
Continuing to respond to the ever-increasing demand for beautiful handmade contemporary pieces, Top Drawer’s Craft is the destination of choice for creative retailers embarking on an exploration of the finest original, handmade work. ...read more
Posted: 14 August 2017

Countdown to Calligraphy Day!
With World Calligraphy Day just around the corner, Manuscript Pen Company has added a further name to their line-up of experienced Calligraphy specialists with pen historian Jeremy Collingridge joining them at the Pen Museum on Wednesday 16th August. ...read more
Posted: 14 August 2017

Outstanding number of registrations for h+h cologne 2018
Towards the end of the early bird campaign: Nearly all top companies of the industry have already applied Around eight months before h+h cologne 2018 (23rd to 25th March) opens its gates in Cologne, all of the signs indicate that the international trade fair for creative handicraft and hobby supplies is going to add a further chapter to its success story. ...read more
Posted: 14 August 2017

The British Association for Modern Mosaic (BAMM) is holding its annual forum in Edinburgh
he British Association for Modern Mosaic (BAMM) is holding its annual forum in Edinburgh this year for the first time since it was founded 18 years ago. ...read more
Posted: 14 August 2017

Scottish businesswoman paints a picture of success with award win
Based in Aberdeen, local businesswoman, Ruth Morris, has been named Microbusiness Franchisee of the Year at the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2017. ...read more
Posted: 7 August 2017

Crafting Live craft show makes its first visit to the city of Coventry
Award-winning Crafting Live show, formerly Summer and Winter Crafting, is coming to Coventry for its first show this autumn. ...read more
Posted: 7 August 2017

Ebor Fabrics become a distributor for The Warm Company and the World of Susy Bee
Ebor Fabrics is pleased to announce that they are now the new distributor for The Warm Company and The World of Susybee ...read more
Posted: 2 August 2017

Artline on pole position with sponsorship of young racer
Specialist marker company Artline has dropped the chequered flag on the sponsorship of young racer George Sutton. ...read more
Posted: 2 August 2017

Create and Craft sponsor Super Theatre at The Great British Sewing Bee Live
Create and Craft is proud to announce that they'll be sponsoring The Super Theatre at the first Great British Sewing Bee Live event this Autumn ...read more
Posted: 1 August 2017

The Festival of Quilts marks Ineke Berlyn's life with gallery collection
The Festival of Quilts will be celebrating the life and work of internationally-acclaimed quilt artist Ineke Berlyn who died earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. ...read more
Posted: 31 July 2017

Hiya Hiya Europe teams up with East Anglia's children's hospices
For the next twelve months, HiyaHiya Europe will be working with local charity East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). ...read more
Posted: 27 July 2017

Madeira appoint new Head of Consumer Division, Duncan Yarnall
Madeira UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Yarnall, as the Head of Consumer Division. ...read more
Posted: 27 July 2017

Bothy Threads to take over Derwentwater Designs in September
Bothy Threads and Derwentwater Designs have announced that they have reached an agreement in principle that Bothy Threads will take over the business interests of Derwentwater Designs. ...read more
Posted: 27 July 2017

ICHF Events announces new Cake International show manager
The UK’s leading lifestyle, craft and cake events organiser, ICHF Events, has announced a new show manager for Cake international. ...read more
Posted: 25 July 2017

Making the most of mindfulness
Immediate Media, the special interest, content and platform company, has launched a new monthly print magazine titled In The Moment, dedicated to helping women make the most of every day with mindfulness, creativity and wellbeing. ...read more
Posted: 24 July 2017

EQS signs exclusive deal with Liberty
In a ground-breaking deal, EQS, one of the country’s leading supplier of products for patchwork and quilting, has agreed with Liberty of London to distribute the new range of fabrics targeted specifically at this market ...read more
Posted: 21 July 2017

Derby lacemaker crafts beautiful lace panel for Danish Queen
Derby lace maker Louise West is one of just two UK lace makers who've worked on a project to create 18 delicate place mats for the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Queen Margarethe II and Prince Henrik of Denmark. ...read more
Posted: 20 July 2017

Manchester Stationery Show LaunchPad competition now open!
Following its introduction at the London Stationery Show earlier this year, new sister show Manchester is also running a LaunchPad competition to find fledgling stationery suppliers looking to break into the booming design-led stationery market ...read more
Posted: 20 July 2017

Fantastic line up of exhibitors
With Scottish tourism figures just released for 2016 and showing a 6 per cent surge in overseas visitors, gift retailers around Scotland is hoping for yet another great year for visitors with a high spend on account of the low pound. ...read more
Posted: 18 July 2017

Manuscript Pen Company launches World Calligraphy Day
Manuscript Pen Company is delighted to announce the first-ever World Calligraphy on 16th August 2017 with events and workshops taking place around the world and predominantly at the Pen Museum, Birmingham. ...read more
Posted: 18 July 2017

Janet Street-Porter announced as keynote speaker at today's Home & Gift
The organisers of The Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival in Harrogate are delighted to announce that the legendary media personality, journalist and broadcaster, Janet Street-Porter will be this year’s keynote speaker. ...read more
Posted: 17 July 2017

Photo-quality fabric printing service launches
A North East-based online craft and haberdashery retailer has announced the launch of a new photo-quality fabric printing service. ...read more
Posted: 17 July 2017