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February/March 2022
 

This edition, we’re excited to have our Stitches preview. After the 2021 event was cancelled, we’ve never been so ready for the big show at the NEC. We have plenty of information to whet your appetite before your journey to Birmingham.

This issue I had the opportunity to talk to Suppliers for Candles Director, Nicky Story, about their eco-friendly ranges and plans for the year ahead. Lawrence Savage, UK Marketing Manager at ExaClair also took the opportunity to chat to Craft Focus about their new collections including their dried flower products which are sure to be a huge hit. We also have a focus on spring fabrics, a spotlight on British companies as well as a craft tools section to make sure you’re making light work of your crafting projects.

I look forward to seeing many of you at Stitches!

Rachel x

 
Crafter’s TV Starts 2022 with a brand new show
 
Crafter’s TV Starts 2022 with a brand new show
 
Airing at 8am GMT every day from Monday to Friday, Chat, Craft Create features three hours of crafting inspiration. Viewers will be able to get a first look at the launches, crafting products and tutorials coming up that day. Crafter's TV is a global and interactive platform where crafters can find inspiration, education and shop while they watch. The digital channel broadcasts more than 35 hours of live weekly shows covering a wide variety of craft techniques from cardmaking and papercraft to art and needlecraft. The platform holds the position of being the only digital craft channel to engage viewers 100 per cent of the time through live and constant conversation.

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On point!
 
On point!
 
Rob Harradine, Head of Sales and Marketing of Mitsubishi Pencil Co, UK, chats to Craft Focus about the company's environmental responsibilities and the fabulous POSCA writing range!

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BCTF will return live and direct in Harrogate
 
BCTF will return live and direct in Harrogate
 
The owner of British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), Kerrison Exhibitions, is thrilled to confirm a return to the physical exhibition this April following a two-year hiatus. The much-loved show will take place from 10th-12th April at its usual venue of the Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC) in beautiful Harrogate. Having run for more than 45 years, BCTF is a very special event in the trade exhibition calendar in its focus on purely handmade British goods. From exquisite hand-wrought jewellery and spectacular works of fine art; to the best of British-made ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, paper products, textiles and more, BCTF is proud to fly the flag for British artisans.

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Registration now live for London Stationery Show 2022
 
Registration now live for London Stationery Show 2022
 
Registration is now live, as London Stationery Show returns to its time-honoured spring deadline. With exhibitors ready and raring to go, thousands of products are set to be showcased from the biggest, boldest, and best brands, all under one roof. Keeping up to date with the latest industry trends is vital for any business, and London Stationery Show does not disappoint with brand new designs and innovative concepts from independent start-ups to top market leaders. Uniting the industry across two busy days, London Stationery Show is truly an unmissable experience for all tastes, styles and needs.

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Textile Heritage announces new 2022 catalogue
 
Textile Heritage announces new 2022 catalogue
 
Textile Heritage is offering its trade customers a copy of its new 2022 catalogue, and a sample kit of one of their new products absolutely FREE, when they contact them quoting CRAFT22.

Textile Heritage is able to offer quick turnaround on orders, often the same day! And with POS solutions, no minimum order quantity and free UK carriage on orders over £100 trade, the company is keen to discuss how it can assist you with getting a collection of suitable items together which perfectly complements your customer base.

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ExaClair launches new collection of Clairefontaine fine art sets
 
ExaClair launches new collection of Clairefontaine fine art sets
 
ExaClair Limited, the UK distributor for Clairefontaine, is delighted to announce its new collaboration with the renowned German graffiti art brand MOLOTOW, by releasing a selection of six fine art competence sets.

The sets contain specially chosen essentials from both of the brands to highlight watercolour or acrylic techniques. Each set combines a variety of products, such as Molotow ONE4ALL marker pens or AQUA COLOR brushes with carefully selected Clairefontaine Fine Art papers that perfectly complement these artistic instruments. All of the items are contained in either a handy portfolio or gift box that can be both personalised and easily stored.

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STAEDTLER announces enhanced partnership with Artstat
 
STAEDTLER announces enhanced partnership with Artstat
 
STAEDTLER is pleased to announce that from January 2022, the company has entered an enhanced partnership with Artstat, the specialist distributor of creative materials.

Artstat provide an excellent service to independent retailers, having previously stocked a limited selection of STAEDTLER products, the company will now be offering a much wider range of STAEDTLER's best-selling products, both stationery and craft ranges.

The partnership with Artstat will be of particular benefit to smaller independents. All retailers are still able to purchase direct from STAEDTLER.

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Forthcoming Events
 
Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...

27-28 Feb 2022 - Craft, Hobby & Stitch International Trade Show
NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK
www.chsi.co.uk

18-21 Mar 2022 - h+h cologne
Koelnmesse, Messepl. 1, 50679 Köln, Germany
www.hh-cologne.com
 
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