Craft Focus - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 82)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 7 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 14 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 85 Bookstand The latest book releases 88 Ask the experts Our experts answer your craft and retail questions 94 Tried & tested Craft Focus editor Rachel Westall and daughter Robyn took on two Avenue Mandarine Kits from ExaClair during the October half term. Here’s what they had to say… FEATURES 33 Craft Trends for 2021 We speak to movers and shakers in the world of craft and stationery to find out what’s going to be big over the next 12 months 39 The Craft Focus Ultimate Guide Our pick of the companies who will be bigger and even better in 2021! 53 European partners Here’s some fabulous wholesale, European companies with so much to offer 56 Fabulous fabrics Quality fabrics to keep customers coming back for more 59 Dabble in dressmaking Be a fashion icon and make your own clothes at home; it’s an achievement, a talking point and a fast-growing trend! 63 Mother’s Day Perfect crafts, cards and more to show mum she is special this Mother’s Day 69 Winter showcase Cozy up to customers with these feel- good, comforting items 73 Looks good on paper Perfect papercrafting products 81 Valentine’s Day Roses are red, violets are blue 81 56 December 2020 /January 2021  63 73