Stationery lovers, get ready — National Stationery Week 2025 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever!...
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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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Welcome to the first issue of 2025! Show season is here and we’re looking forward to seeing you all again. Stitches will be celebrating its 50th year – that’s no mean feat – and we can’t wait to explore new trends and see your products in person. As crafters, we all know to see and to
touch is vital with the tactile products we offer. As well as Stitches, we’re excited for the upcoming London Stationery Show and h+h cologne.
This edition, we celebrate new trends – Pantone has released Mocha Mousse as it’s Pantone Colour of the Year and we’ve rounded up plenty of soft, chocolatey-toned products sure to satisfy. We also focus on key themes such as Easter and spring. Who is ready for pastel toned shop displays, chicks, lambs and speckled eggs - me!
Our craft tools section will top up your craft cupboard nicely and our sewing & stitching feature will inspire you to purchase a new pattern or fi nish off the last so you can start afresh!
I do hope you enjoy the issue and I can’t wait to see many of you at Stitches in Birmingham.
Happy reading
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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Originally located in mid Wales, T.D. Edwards and Son Ltd trading since 1981. Mike Edwards, owner of T.D.Edwards and Son LTD. talks to Craft Focus about being the go-to company for buying and repurposing unused stock. In this current climate where sustainability is on everybody's radar it is good to be playing a part in this movement and avoiding products ending up in landfill.
Craft4Crafters Ltd, based in Bristol, has proudly organised premier textile and craft supply exhibitions for over 35 years. These events are carefully curated to showcase a diverse range of retailers and engaging attractions, inspiring creativity in all attendees. Andrew Thorpe, Managing Director of Craft4Crafters Ltd talks to Craft Focus about organising the oh so popular events, Stitching 4 All and Craft4Crafters.
