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New Manchester Stationery Show - What's planned for next week?
The countdown has begun to the debut of the Manchester Stationery Show at the end of October, this is a quick round up of what visitors can expect to see, hear and get involved in ...read more
Posted: 25 October 2017

Sewing & craft volunteers needed to help homeless people this Christmas
National homelessness charity Crisis is calling on keen knitters, craft enthusiasts and people with sewing and alteration skills to help boost homeless people’s self-esteem at their temporary centres this Christmas. ...read more
Posted: 23 October 2017

The Pitch
Create and Craft launch global search for ‘the next big thing’ to hit the crafting industry ...read more
Posted: 19 October 2017

The ultimate Christmas gift for embroiders
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves embroidery but not sure what to buy? Why not treat themto a Royal School of Needlework Experience with a RSN Christmas gift voucher. ...read more
Posted: 17 October 2017

UK SMEs ignore the success of the smartphone
With mobile shopping estimated to hit £27 billion in 2017, only 18 per cent f the UK’s small businesses have mobile-friendly websites. ...read more
Posted: 16 October 2017

American Crafts purchases BoBunny
American Crafts has announced the purchase of crafting wholesaler BoBunny Press. ...read more
Posted: 16 October 2017

ICHF Events announces major show rebrand
The UK’s leading lifestyle, craft and cake events organiser, ICHF Events, has unveiled a major rebrand for its long-standing consumer craft shows. ...read more
Posted: 13 October 2017

SDEA 'One call does it all' re-launched to buyers and specifiers
The hugely popular SDEA service that links buyers and suppliers free of charge has now been re-launched to effectively promote this comprehensive sourcing facility. ...read more
Posted: 11 October 2017

LaunchPad winners announced
Hot on the heels of the London LaunchPad competition earlier this year, new sister show Manchester also ran a competition to discover up-and-coming stationery suppliers keen to break into this booming industry. ...read more
Posted: 5 October 2017

Revive your knits
Restore clothing and upholstery with the Gleener 2-in-1 Fabric Depiller and Lint Remover. ...read more
Posted: 3 October 2017

Top up your talents at The Knitting & Stitching Show London
It’s never too late to learn new skills and there’s a wealth of talented tutors at The Knitting & Stitching Show London (11th-15th October at Alexandra Palace) to help you top up your skills. ...read more
Posted: 2 October 2017

Centre for Fashion Enterprise's Manufacturers Trade Show Relocates to Textile Forum
The Centre for Fashion Enterprise(CFE), based at London College of Fashion, UAL is relocating its Manufacturers Trade Show so that it runs alongside luxury fashion fabric show, Textile Forum, at One Marylebone, London, from 11th - 12th October 2017 ...read more
Posted: 29 September 2017

Sophie la girafe launches its first knitting kit for all knitting lovers
With these lovely knitting kits, knitters will be able to realise Sophie’s hat, mini mitts and booties set, a sleepy blanket, a lily bow and a raglan bebe sweater, Sophie la girafe is the only license used by Stitch & Story. ...read more
Posted: 28 September 2017

Supporting local and independent businesses with Just a Card campaign
Benedict Cumberbatch has designed a beautiful charity Christmas card, which will be sold exclusively by the JUST A CARD campaign. ...read more
Posted: 25 September 2017

British consumers fear Christmas is disappearing from the high street
A third of British consumers are worried about Christmas disappearing from the high street ...read more
Posted: 25 September 2017

New natural coloured yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners
Following on from the success of the Illustrious range from West Yorkshire Spinners, the company has announced the launch of Illustrious - Naturals. ...read more
Posted: 20 September 2017

Selvedge bring together a collection of 45 of the UK's finest makers and merchants to its festive London fair
On Saturday 2nd December, Selvedge will bring together a collection of 45 of the UK’s finest makers and merchants to sell their rare vintage fabrics, covetable haberdashery and skilfully handmade textile treasures for its festive London fair. ...read more
Posted: 19 September 2017

ICHF Events announce new Creative Forum and the first release of key industry data at CHSI Stitches 2018
The Creative Forum will be hosted in a new dedicated area at the event and will include briefings, discussions and Q&A sessions with leading industry figures, as well as other thought leaders from the wider creative and commercial world. ...read more
Posted: 19 September 2017

The Knitting & Stitching Show Edinburgh to cease from 2018
Organisers Upper Street Events is delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitors to The Knitting & Stitching Show Edinburgh but unfortunately this has not been enough to make the event commercially viable. ...read more
Posted: 19 September 2017

250 years of fashion and embroidery at The Knitting & Stitching Show London
250 years of fashion and embroidery at The Knitting & Stitching Show London ...read more
Posted: 14 September 2017

It's now live – Prym's new website
Prym’s new website is now live and full of inspirational themes, details and information on purchasing possibilities. ...read more
Posted: 12 September 2017

Character World set on further growth as it cracks the US market
Liicensing business Character World is celebrating after breaking into the US market with its crafting range. ...read more
Posted: 12 September 2017

Ebor Fabrics now distributes for The Warm Company
Ebor fabrics has announced they are the new distributor for the Warm Company. ...read more
Posted: 12 September 2017

We R Memory Keepers new limited edition Precision Press
The Precision Press Version 2 bundle is a limited edition kit offering the perfect trio for any papercrafter. ...read more
Posted: 4 September 2017

Glue Dots International Appoints New Distributor, Personal Impressions
Personal Impressions has been appointed as Glue Dots’ new distributor for the craft, stationery, art and education trade sectors from 1st September 2017. ...read more
Posted: 1 September 2017