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British consumers fear Christmas is disappearing from the high street
A third of British consumers are worried about Christmas disappearing from the high street ...read more
Posted: 25 September 2017

New natural coloured yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners
Following on from the success of the Illustrious range from West Yorkshire Spinners, the company has announced the launch of Illustrious - Naturals. ...read more
Posted: 20 September 2017

The Knitting & Stitching Show Edinburgh to cease from 2018
Organisers Upper Street Events is delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitors to The Knitting & Stitching Show Edinburgh but unfortunately this has not been enough to make the event commercially viable. ...read more
Posted: 19 September 2017

Selvedge bring together a collection of 45 of the UK's finest makers and merchants to its festive London fair
On Saturday 2nd December, Selvedge will bring together a collection of 45 of the UK’s finest makers and merchants to sell their rare vintage fabrics, covetable haberdashery and skilfully handmade textile treasures for its festive London fair. ...read more
Posted: 19 September 2017

ICHF Events announce new Creative Forum and the first release of key industry data at CHSI Stitches 2018
The Creative Forum will be hosted in a new dedicated area at the event and will include briefings, discussions and Q&A sessions with leading industry figures, as well as other thought leaders from the wider creative and commercial world. ...read more
Posted: 19 September 2017

250 years of fashion and embroidery at The Knitting & Stitching Show London
250 years of fashion and embroidery at The Knitting & Stitching Show London ...read more
Posted: 14 September 2017

It's now live – Prym's new website
Prym’s new website is now live and full of inspirational themes, details and information on purchasing possibilities. ...read more
Posted: 12 September 2017

Character World set on further growth as it cracks the US market
Liicensing business Character World is celebrating after breaking into the US market with its crafting range. ...read more
Posted: 12 September 2017

Ebor Fabrics now distributes for The Warm Company
Ebor fabrics has announced they are the new distributor for the Warm Company. ...read more
Posted: 12 September 2017

We R Memory Keepers new limited edition Precision Press
The Precision Press Version 2 bundle is a limited edition kit offering the perfect trio for any papercrafter. ...read more
Posted: 4 September 2017

Glue Dots International Appoints New Distributor, Personal Impressions
Personal Impressions has been appointed as Glue Dots’ new distributor for the craft, stationery, art and education trade sectors from 1st September 2017. ...read more
Posted: 1 September 2017

NotOnTheHighStreet.com co-founder Holly Tucker is annouced as Top Drawer keynote speaker
Top Drawer are thrilled to welcome Holly Tucker, Co-founder of notonthehighstreet. ...read more
Posted: 29 August 2017

Marcia Lanyon retires at the end of 2017
We look back at Marcia Lanyon's career as she plans to retire at the end of the year ...read more
Posted: 29 August 2017

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