Craft Focus Magazine



Bigger and better...

Well here it is - our big pre- show issue for Craft Hobby + Stitch International 2010! In fact, it's the biggest issue of Craft Focus we have ever published. We're sure you'll be delighted at the vast range of new products being unveiled at the exhibition, and this month we're offering a preview of a selection, so turn to page 29 for a sneaky peek. While you're at the show, why not come and visit us on the Craft Focus stand (H30), and let us know what you like and dislike about the magazine? As always, we'd welcome any suggestions on what you want to see in your trade magazine. As well as featuring the biggest craft industry show in the UK, we?re also previewing leading German trade exhibition Handarbeit & Hobby, and Spring Fair, plus we bring you exclusive news about a reader trip to the fantastic CHA Summer show, being held in Rosemont, Illinois, this coming July. Of course, as ever we're highlighting plenty of the hottest new products around in our regular showcase features - this issue focusing on sewing, digital crafts and jewellery making. There are also pointers from web specialist Beth Scott on making sure your online presence has the right sort of look, and expert advice on insurance and tax matters in our Q&A feature. Then there's our company profiles, retailer interview, comment pieces and much more besides. Finally, just a little note about developments here in the office. The magazine has been so successful recently that we've taken the decision to grow the Craft Focus team - so our new editor, Emma Zücker, joins us this issue. This means we'll be able to bring you even more pages of news, views and issues than ever before, so do keep in touch and keep us posted on anything you think your craft retail colleagues will want to hear about. And watch this space! Rebecca Winward Editor


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February/March 2010
issue 17
available now