Craft Focus - August/September 2025 (Issue 1110)

As creative hobbies continue to thrive, Autumn Fair 2025 is shaping up to be the most diverse and inspiring destination yet for buyers seeking innovative and on-trend art, craft, and DIY products. From iconic yarn brands to STEM kits and mindful miniature projects, this year’s show offers a dynamic platform for independent retailers to source, discover, and be inspired. Across the show buyers can explore crafting and arty products from brands including Pikkii, King Cole, Clockwork Soldier, Rex International, Thames & Kosmos, Ryland Peters & Small and CICO Books, Gift Republic, Bigjigs, InsideOut Toys, Coach House Partners, Tiny Treehouses, Robert Frederick and many more. A MILESTONE YEAR FOR KING COLE A cornerstone of the hand-knitting world, King Cole celebrates an incredible 90 years in business this year. Renowned for its quality, variety, and customer-first ethos, the brand continues to lead the way in yarn and pattern innovation. With thousands of yarn qualities, colours, and patterns to choose from, King Cole is a must-visit for craft retailers seeking depth and dependability in their range. CRAFT KITS THAT CAPTIVATE YOUNG MINDS Inside Out Toys returns to the show with a refreshed collection that captures the joy of learning and creating. Their standout brands include: • Smartivity – Build-it-yourself STEM kits using laser-cut wood and elastic power. Think science, play and screen-free fun in one. • Box CanDIY – Colourful and creative art kits ranging from dreamcatchers to foil art, sparking imagination in children aged 6+. • NEW Jumini Gift Boxed Collection – Beautiful wooden toys in calming Japandi tones, perfect for the modern, giftable aesthetic. HARRY POTTER™ MAGIC COMES TO CRAFT Thames & Kosmos brings wizardry to the craft table with two brand-new Harry Potter™ kits launching exclusively to the UK market: • The Magic Wands Craft Kit lets fans replicate iconic wands using wooden blanks, modelling clay, and paint. • The Magic Letters & Seals Kit includes parchment-making and Hogwarts™- inspired seals – perfect for stationery lovers and aspiring witches and wizards. TINY TREEHOUSES – CRAFT MEETS CALM Making their UK wholesale debut exclusively at Autumn Fair, Tiny Treehouses brings a one-of-a-kind concept to the craft and gifting market: intricate, build-it-yourself miniature treehouses designed to sit within houseplants or on shelves. Sustainably crafted and tool-free, these whimsical kits blend nature, creativity, and mindfulness, ideal for a wide range of retailers from garden centres to art shops. “Autumn Fair marks our first step into the UK wholesale market, and we’re thrilled to be introducing our products to retailers for the very first time. We’ll be showcasing our bestselling designs alongside exciting new launches, all crafted to spark curiosity and creativity.” says the brand.  CRAFTED FOR SUCCESS Discover the Expanding World of Art & Craft at Autumn Fair 2025 King Cole Inside Out Toys Thames & Kosmos Tiny Treehouses 29 AUTUMN FAIR

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