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| August/September 2017 |
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Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more
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| New Manchester Stationery Show debut |
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The debut Manchester Stationery Show will run for two days on Tuesday and Wednesday, 31st October and 1st November. It's a specialist writing and paper products show, focused on design-led and fashion-forward product and designed to complement the London show in both timing and location. The show will include hands-on Creative Stationery Workshops sponsored by leading trade magazine Craft Focus, and led by its editor Julie Bonnar.
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| Handmade Britain |
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Following the storming success since its launch in 2015, Handmade in Britain will return to Kew Gardens for the third edition of HANDMADE AT KEW between 12th – 15th October 2017.
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| Bringing brands to life with creative experiences |
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The Makery, one of the UK’s top destination for learning new crafts and skills, has launched MakeryLIVE, a creative experiential agency to help companies capture its audience's imagination.
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| Van Gogh's Sunflowers on tour in glass |
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Peter Layton’s incredible Sunflowers series, his third collaboration with the National Gallery, will be heading to a Newcastle art gallery this month.
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| Cute Christmas |
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The new festive Signature Collection by Sara Davies from Crafters Companion is full of all things cute!
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| Former contestants share their skills at The Great British Sewing Bee Live demo theatre |
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TV’s top stitchers will inspire you with exciting new sewing projects at The Great British Sewing Bee Live Demo Theatre in association with Sewing Quarter.
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| Innovative quilting books |
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Jaybird Quilts has three new books coming out – Gravity, Sweet Tooth and Alphabet Soup, which are available from Hantex.
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| Design for travellers |
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The needlework series Cities of the World from RIOLIS is a great way of showcasing your travels, sharing places that you want to visit and bringing together cross-stitching and embroidery techniques.
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| Bear essentials for autumn |
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The Beary Fun Retreat collection by Heartfelt Creations is filled with delightful and captivating illustrations of adorable bears. This autumn themed collection is sure to appeal to all ages.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
27-29 Oct 2017 - Handmade Edinburgh
The Hub - Edinburgh's Festival Centre, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/shows/edinburgh/about/
27-29 Oct 2017 - Handmade in Britain: The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5E
www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea
31-1 Nov 2017 - Manchester Stationery Show
Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, M17 1AB
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| Readers' poll |
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What we've learnt from the latest reader poll at www.craftfocus.com
Do you belong to any trade organisation such as AFCI.UK?
Yes: 31%
No: 31%
I'm currently considering it: 38% |
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