7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover Fill your festive stockings and sacks with Artgecko Sketchbooks this Christmas! Create seasonal themed artwork using the Shady toned card – ideal for gifting and trying something new over the festive period. Available in A4 twin wire sketchbooks and A4 PRO padded Geckos. The Artgecko Sketchbooks ‘Shady Gecko’ A4 Twin Wire Sketchbooks are available in various toned cards – jet black, desert sand (buff/tan) and ash grey (light grey). For further information, visit: www.artgeckosketch.com Christmas in July Yes, you heard right, it’s time to start prepping for Christmas, the busiest selling season of the year. It’s time to start thinking red and green yarns, pompoms, wreaths and cardmaking supplies! Don’t worry, we have plenty of features to help you on your way! Cygnet Yarns is introducing three of her new festive colourways in our Christmas feature and we have two pages dedicated to cardmaking – as always Crafter’s Companion have given us so much inspiration! If that’s not enough we have a spotlight on Knitting and Crochet, perfect for shops looking to stock up ready for winter makes, blankets and throws. We’re so excited to hear that Bothy Threads is now introducing embroidery kits! I was lucky enough to catch an interview with Chrissie Rayment, Managing Director who has given us the latest on the new launch happening this September! Check out what she has to say on page 52. As well as all the info you need about Autumn Fair, we also have all the current industry news and the latest crafting products on the market. Enjoy the summer ahead! Happy reading! Rachel Westall Editor EDITOR Rachel Westall +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@craftfocus.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell SALES MANAGER Sarah Mclean +44 (0)1376 538 490 sarahm@craftfocus.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Tracy Voice +44 (0)1376 538 555 tracyv@craftfocus.com GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lorna Butcher WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR Katie Laley +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP craftfocus.com Craft Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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. ISSN 1758-0900 @craftfocus @craftfocusmag @craftfocus MEDIA PUBLISHING Craft Focus is proud to be associated with and supporters of:
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