AUTUMN FAIR 2025 DELIVERS ITS MOST DYNAMIC EDITION YET
Autumn Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham closed on a high note, delivering a dynamic and productive...
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Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.
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AUTUMN FAIR 2025 DELIVERS ITS MOST DYNAMIC EDITION YET
Autumn Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham closed on a high note, delivering a dynamic and productive...
Association for Cultural Enterprises Appoints Paul Griffiths as New CEO
The Association for Cultural Enterprises is pleased to announce the...
AUTUMN FAIR 2025 OPENS WITH ENERGY
Autumn Fair, the UK's leading marketplace for Home, Gift and Fashion, opened its doors on Sunday at the NEC...
Independent stationery brand wins at 2025 Stationery Awards
Independent stationery brand Under the Rowan Trees is proud to announce its win at the...
Summer’s here and the time is right ... for crafting in the street! Well, maybe in the garden! Everyone at Craft Focus HQ is absolutely loving the warmer weather! Our ‘Endless Summer’ feature was a no-brainer. Warm colours, sunset prints and feel-good patterns – we’re soaking it all up before July comes and with it, the sound of sleigh bells.
Another trend feature you may have spotted is ‘Celestial Crafts’, for those who love stars, moons and a touch of astrology, this is for you! And, as a Sagittarius, it’s right up my street!
The Business Design Centre was buzzing for the London Stationery Show and it was great to see clients, old and new, London certainly was the place to be! Supporting young crafters and budding artists, we have our Children’s Crafts feature as well as our Back to School feature to assist their studies with a stellar offering of trendy and practical stationery supplies.
Our other jam-packed features include Crafts under £15 - for those giftworthy purchases, as well as haberdashery essentials in our ‘Ribbons & Buttons’ section and not forgetting all the latest industry news and trade show reports. Lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine. We love to hear from our readers.
Enjoy the warmer days ahead and keep on crafting!
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
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Experts are hoping that the growing popularity of Second-hand September and The Great British Sewing Bee, which has been attracting millions of viewers, can help avoid a supply chain crisis by driving interest in sewing. There are growing concerns that the booming popularity of pre-loved clothing is rapidly outpacing the UK's sewing machinists, risking a skills shortage that could prove a major headache for shoppers, retailers and sustainability.
A major survey undertaken by Hobbycraft, the UK's largest arts and craft retailer, to launch its partnership with national mental health charity, Mind, has revealed that 72% of the nation believe that healthcare experts should recommend structured arts and craft activities to support mental health. With an incredible 8.8m Brits already using creative activities to improve their mental wellbeing, and 59% of people getting a real sense of achievement from crafts and hobbies, the importance of mindful creativity cannot be underestimated.
