Craft Focus - Oct/Nov (Issue 63)

craft focus 7 industry news SUPPORTING WOOL WEEK This October, The Campaign for Wool’s annual Wool Week will mark its eighth year with an extended programme of events, exhibitions and interactive consumer moments with an exciting line-up of activities and initiatives designed to educate, inspire and promote the benefits of wool. This will run across 16 days from the 7 th - 22nd October. This year’s capstone event will be Wool Fusion which runs between 7 th and 15 th October. This is a curated look at the endless versatility and natural properties of wool featuring stunning wool photography and video content, and fused with a collection of beautiful wool interior items and wearable pieces from fabulous fashion and functional clothing to furnishings, fabrics and flooring. A programme of workshops, talks and special events will be held throughout the exhibition at Carousel, 35 Baker Street, London – open 10am to 6pm daily with free admission. Consumers across the country will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of wool with this year’s many inspiring retail and partner initiatives, which have been designed to educate, inspire and promote the benefits of wool. Key retailers and designers will support the campaign through wool windows and in-store activities across the UK. An exclusive pop-up at Bicester Village, will host ‘The Collective’, which features a selection of items from the Campaign for Wool’s retail partners. Leading textile industry experts and university students from across the country will gather in Yorkshire between 10 th and 11 th to discuss career opportunities within the textiles industry. This important initiative, which is sponsored by the Campaign for Wool, provides mill tours, detailed discussions and access to industry expertise for the next generation of wool textile talent. For more information visit campaignforwool.org A round-up of news from the crafting industry industry news BOTHY THREADS TO TAKE OVER DERWENTWATER DESIGNS Bothy Threads and Derwentwater Designs has reached an agreement in principle that Bothy Threads will take over the business interests of Derwentwater Designs. Once the deal is completed, the entire catalogue of Derwentwater Designs’ products will be available through Bothy Threads. Kate Golby, Managing Director of Bothy Threads comments: “Rose and Sid Swalwell have built Derwentwater Designs into one of the UK’s leading sewing kit businesses, and I’m proud to be able to take it forward as they take a well-earned retirement.” For more information visit bothythreads.com EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH HOBBYCRAFT Trimcraft has announced an exclusive collaboration with Hobbycraft, and summer saw the launch of a new range of planners under the brand, First Edition Plans. This phase of stylish planners will help crafters do express their creative personality, as well as stay organised and encourage them to be imaginative with their lists and plans. The collection includes a variety of themes including everyday, wedding, pregnancy, health and travel. Trimcraft has also designed the planners to be A5 making them travel-friendly and easy to store away. To find out more visit the website for craft tutorials, inspiration and sneak peeks at thecraftblog.co.uk