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Welcome to our first issue of the year! Already, just weeks in, so many people are talking to me about their goals. In retail, this has been goals of weekly window changes, new setups in store and trying to keep up with the fast world of social media – whether that’s daily Facebook posts introducing products or a walk around your store on Instagram stories! This positivity is vital in the progressively digital world and we’re supporting you every step of the way!
This edition we’re excited to have our Stitches preview. I’m so excited to meet with you all again and see and hold new products for myself. Do check out our Show Preview to give you a taster before your journey to Birmingham.
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Bothy Threads who are celebrating 30 years in business this year – that’s no mean feat, congratulations. Also, to Storigraphic – Nic and Roz, the dynamic pair who started this company are bursting with creativity and their designs are not to be missed – especially their new collaboration with Hornsea Pottery!
We also have focus on the newest, freshest spring fabrics, a spotlight on companies flying the flag for Britain, as well and a craft tools section to make sure you’re making light work of your crafting projects.
If that’s not enough, we’ve dedicated a roundup of amazingly vibrant products that tie in with Pantone’s Colour of the Year – Viva Magenta!
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
Craft Buddy welcomes Paddington Bear, the most iconic British Bear in the world, to join their fast-expanding licensed family. The collection includes a wide variety of Arts & Crafts products across several Craft Buddy brands, including Crystal Art Kits (Scrolls, Stickers, Notebooks, Cards, Canvases and 3D Buildable Scene), Paint by Numb3rs Canvas Kit, and Craft Buddy Home Soft Craft Kits (Cross-stitch kits & Latch Hook kits). Suitable for people of all age and different kinds of crafters for all level, the Craft Buddy Paddington collection will be launched in Q1 this year.
For further information, email trade@craftbuddyltd.co.uk or visit the website: www.craftbuddyltd.co.uk
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The company was first started in 2004 in a tiny attic space in Newlyn, Cornwall. Initially it was just Poppy and one very old Singer sewing machine which she used to develop a technique called Freehand Machine Embroidery. Her first collection featured tea cosies, cushions and textile pots drawn in stitch with imagery taken direct from her sketches of fishing boats, cottages and flowers.
Poppy Treffry, Company Director and Tamsin Hosken, Wholesale Manager talk to Craft Focus about their fabulous range of giftware and sewing projects...
Variety is the spice of life, and what better way to add some flavour to your leisure time than by taking up a new creative hobby or pastime? A change in routine, expanding the mind, destressing, or finding ways to meet new people are all reasons to get involved in a new pursuit. And what's more, pastimes that inspire adventure needn't cost the earth as a host of galleries, museums, workshops, and studios are within easy reach thanks to discounts available when travelling by rail!
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