Craft Focus - April/May 2020 (Issue 78)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 17 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 90 Bookstand The latest book releases 92 Ask the experts Our experts answer your craft and retail questions 95 Social media matters We chat to Stephanie Carswell from Hawthorn Handmade 98 Tried & tested Putting The Crafty Kit Company’s award-winning needle felting kit through its paces FEATURES 54 Creative stationery Stunning tools and products to draw, write and create 58 Trend file 2: Owls Get creative with these feathered friends 59 Trend file 1: Cats Purrfect designs 63 Good ol’ Blighty Best of British craft & design 71 Daddy cool Father’s Day 74 On point Needlecraft kits 80 Bring me sunshine! Summer product showcase 17 25 58 April/May 2020 71 