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Edding's EcoLine awarded prestigious ecolabel
Edding has been awarded with a Blue Angel ecolabel for its environmentally-friendly 24 EcoLine highlighter. ...read more
Posted: 25 September 2018

Positive mood at Scotland's Trade Fair
A combination of record numbers of overseas visitors and the weak pound increased footfall across Scotland this summer, resulting in a very positive mood at Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn. ...read more
Posted: 21 September 2018

Big changes at That's Crafty
Leading product supplier That’s Crafty! Wholesale has rebranded as LG Crafts Ltd. ...read more
Posted: 21 September 2018

Debbie Shore launches exclusive sewing club
TV personality and sewing expert Debbie Shore has launched her new venture, Half Yard Sewing Club online. ...read more
Posted: 14 September 2018

ExaClair launches new website
ExaClair, the UK supplier of Exacompta, Rhodia, Décopatch and Clairefontaine has launched a new streamlined website for its direct trade customers. ...read more
Posted: 10 September 2018

Ben Langworthy wins Top Drawer Spotted award
Ben Langworthy has been announced as the winner of this year’s Spotted Award at Top Drawer. ...read more
Posted: 10 September 2018

Top Drawer Craft segment offers plenty of choice for buyers
The September edition of Top Drawer will feature a specially curated collection of exquisite jewellery, mixed media, fashion and textiles and ceramics and glass as part of the show’s burgeoning craft segment. ...read more
Posted: 31 August 2018

King Cole launches 'crochet-along' concept
Wool and pattern specialist, King Cole, is launching a ‘crochet-along’ event on 24th September. ...read more
Posted: 31 August 2018

Heal's partners with creative women for London Design Week
Department store Heal’s is collaborating with a host of creative women this September, as part of the London Design Festival. ...read more
Posted: 24 August 2018

Industry experts get set for Autumn Fair
A host of industry heavyweights have been unveiled to speak at Autumn Fair this September, as part of a bumper line-up across the event’s theatre and workshop spaces. ...read more
Posted: 24 August 2018

Ebor Fabrics changes its name to Littondale
Ebor Fabrics Ltd has changed its name and will now trade as Littondale Craft Fabrics & Waddings. ...read more
Posted: 20 August 2018

Autumn Fair to host 15th Brands of China showcase
Autumn Fair will host manufacturers and wholesalers of Chinese home and giftware as part of the 15th annual Brands of China showcase. ...read more
Posted: 19 August 2018

Independent yarn shops join forces across the UK
More than 40 independent yarn shops across the UK have joined forces to launch a promotional campaign. ...read more
Posted: 16 August 2018

ICHF Events to release second Craft Report at CHSI Stitches 2019
ICHF Events will release a second major craft industry report at CHSI Stitches 2019. ...read more
Posted: 9 August 2018

Autumn Fair #SBS winners announced
The winners of this year’s Autumn Fair #SBS winners have been announced, with each finalist receiving a free exhibitor place within the #SBS Pavilion. ...read more
Posted: 7 August 2018

Northern Ireland celebrates August Craft Month
Crafters across Northern Ireland will be celebrating the wealth of exceptional talent on its doorstep as part of August Craft Month. ...read more
Posted: 30 July 2018

BCTF announces new awards sponsorship
The organiser of the British Craft Trade Fair has announced three new sponsors for the next edition of its awards, to be presented during the show on 8th April, 2018. ...read more
Posted: 30 July 2018

ICHF issues warning over fraudulent company
ICHF Events, the organiser of CHSI Stitches, has issued a warning after some of the show’s exhibitors were contacted by a fraudulent company. ...read more
Posted: 24 July 2018

Student stationery design award winners announced
Students from Staffordshire University won all three placements in the new Student Stationery Design Awards. ...read more
Posted: 20 July 2018

Imagine DIY launches Ragdoll Ribbons
Leah Lewis from Imagine DIY speaks exclusively to Craft Focus about the launch of sister brand, Ragdoll Ribbons ...read more
Posted: 19 July 2018

Search is underway to find UK's best small shop
The search for the best small shop in the UK is underway as The Best Small Shops competition, managed by the Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), is launched to celebrate the commitment and creativity of independent retailers on the UK’s High Streets and the central role they play in their local community. ...read more
Posted: 17 July 2018

Commit to Knit month calls for help from crafters
UK Hand Knitting (UKHKA) has announced the launch of Commit to Knit Month 2018. ...read more
Posted: 16 July 2018

Loewe Craft Prize 2019 launches
Loewe has announced the third edition of its international Craft Prize 2019, with submissions open from now until 31st October 2018. ...read more
Posted: 16 July 2018

Fashion collaboration for Royal School of Needlework
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) has announced a new collaboration with menswear label E. ...read more
Posted: 7 July 2018

New Head of Retail at Crafter's Companion
Crafter’s Companion has appointed a new Head of Retail after experiencing a 12 per cent increase in UK sales from 2016/2017 to 2017/2018. ...read more
Posted: 28 June 2018

Kirstie Allsopp talks craft at Heal's
Craft lovers are invited to join Kirstie Allsopp at Heal’s on Tottenham Court Road for an evening of conversation on Thursday 5th July. ...read more
Posted: 28 June 2018