Craft Focus - Oct/Nov (Issue 63)

craft focus 3 October/November 2017 issue 63 Editor Julie Bonnar +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@craftfocus.com Chief Sub Editor Louise Prance Marketing Manager Michael Richards +44 (0) 1376 538 481 michaelr@craftfocus.com Sales Manager Sarah Mclean +44 (0) 1376 538 490 sarahm@craftfocus.com Account Manager Tracy Voice +44 (0)1376 535 618 tracyv@craftfocus.com Production Manager Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers Sarah Young, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor Graphic Designers Amy Smith, Chloe Edey +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com Production Assistant Charlotte Potter Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley Subscriptions Beth Varney +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Limited Pantile House, Newlands Drive Witham, Essex, CM8 2AP, UK craftfocus.com Front cover image: Courtesy of Art Gallery Fabrics, and from their Fusion fabric collection ‘Spices’. Distributed by Hantex ISSN 1758-0900 Craft Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Craft Focus is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £75 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Craft Focus, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AP, United Kingdom. Craft Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: contents shows show news 25 Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry industrial chic 33 What you can expect from the new Manchester Stationery Show Creativity lives here 36 Looking forward to a new crafting year with the Association for Creative Industries (AFCI) regulars editor’s letter 5 An overview of what to expect in this issue industry news 7 What’s happening within the hobby and craft market brand spanking new 17 A look at the latest product launches bookstand 46 The newest craft-related book releases ask the expert 48 Leading experts in the industry help with retailing and crafting dilemmas project 58 Ann Mortimer shows how to paint autumn leaves in 30 minutes features pearls of wisdom 43 What’s trending for jewellery makers festive cheer 51 More ideas to inspire your customers this Christmas new kid on the block 61 Discover why this craft is so popular be my valentine 67 Show this special day some love custommade 73 We look at the latest ways for customers to personalise their craft state of the art 91 How to bring art materials to the craft masses 97 51 67