4 BUSINESS 74 A match made in paper Artist Nathan Ward and James Cropper’s Marketing Communications Manager, Jordan Scott, discuss the power of paper and craftsmanship in the age of A.I 76 Stitching to victory Caz, winner of The Great British Sewing Bee talks to Craft Focus about winning the hit BBC television programme 78 Online safety Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) looks at the risks of cybercrime 79 Protect Your Designs Smart tips for Christmas craft fairs from Anti Copying In Design (ACID) 40 SHOWS 21 Shows, news & events Stay up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry 27 Discover what’s new for the 2026 festive season A not to-be-missed event, Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2026 is shaping up to be brighter than ever! 28 The tried & trusted trio Frankfurt’s Consumer Goods Show, including Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld takes place in Februrary 2026. Here’s some key info! 30 Trends, toys & trade Craft Focus chats with Rebecca Deeming-Mitchell, Senior Comms & Events Manager at British Toy & Hobby Association all about Toy Fair 2026 33 Fun at the fair! Spring Fair preview. FOCUS ON 40 SoloCrafts Emma Smith Managing Director of SoloCrafts talks to Craft Focus about working with some of the 15 biggest names in needlework 72 Retailer interview Nyassa Hinde & Rhianna Fowler, co-owners of Salt Art Supply talk to Craft Focus about their Falmouth-based art and stationery store 63 49 33
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