Craft Focus - June/July 2020 (Issue 79)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 19 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 62 Ask the experts Our experts answer your craft and retail questions 74 Bookstand The latest book releases 77 Social media matters We chat to Craft Focus’ very own social media expert, Beth Morton 82 Tried & tested Craft Focus editor, Rachel Westall and her daughter Robyn take on Hunkydory Craft’s Button It! Bundle 83 Competition Win a bundle of needle-felting kits from The Crafty Kit Company to stock in your shop! FEATURES 26 Thrifty finds Crafts for under £15 31 Fabulous fabrics Fashionable designs and handy tools 36 Make your mark Pens and pencils 40 Trend file: Rainbows Brightening up all of our days 47 Button it! Ribbons and buttons 48 Home is where the heart is Sewing for the home 52 Little crafts for little hands Children’s crafts 57 Top marks Back to school 52 19 40 June/July 2020  83