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PILOT front cover_ADS 23/01/2018 09:32 Page 1 £3.50 ISSUE 129 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 CraftBusinesswww.craftbusiness.com The leading trade title for the craft industry INTERVIEW TRENDS 2018 PREVIEW It's the Put yourself What not Crafty ahead of to miss at Beggars the curve Stitches? P29 P24 P18 THERMOWEB page_ADS 23/01/2018 09:51 Page 1 NEWS 3 Production up 25 per cent for booming UK textile manufacturing Welcome according to survey z Mark Hayhurst z @craftbiz z UK textile manufacturing is per cent”. Whilst around a third z [email protected] booming with production up 25 of UK textile manufacturers per cent and 50 per cent of are exporting more than they z Happy New Year – well it is our first magazine of the year and businesses reporting an were in 2016, there is a massive my first opportunity to say so! increase in turnover compared opportunity for growth as And it is now an extremely busy time of the year with trade to last year, according to the another third reported that shows galore. annual survey conducted by they weren’t yet exporting. I hope everyone had a good time at Creativation, in Phoenix, Make it British. The workforce remains a Arizona, and also Creativeworld, in Frankfurt. At the time of writing This comes despite concern for many, with two I am packing my bags and preparing to head out to Germany so I economic uncertainty with issues thirds reporting that the average hope that I got to meet a lot of you out there. surrounding the availability age of their workforce is over And following hot on the heels of those two shows is CHSI of skills for an industry that 40. A key challenge for 2018 will Stitches. just a few years ago everyone be how to attract more young The NEC at Birmingham is always a popular venue and we considered to be dead. people into the industry- and preview the show in this issue. Kate Hills, founder and CEO quickly – with the average One manufacturer reported There will be hosts of stands, talks and innovation at the event of Make it British, said: “This employer only having taken on that “this year has been an and not forgetting The Craft Business Awards 2018 presentation survey reveals that 2017 has one young person in the last exceptional year” and all the signs will take place on the Monday at the show. been another great year for year. But the good news is that are that there is confidence for Sew Saturday is back for 2018, taking place on October 6. This the sector. There is increased the workforce is getting younger the future of the industry too. year the first 100 shops that sign up will receive ‘Early Bird’ interest from overseas and more and apprenticeship schemes More than half said that they exclusive offers. Not only this but Stitches Attendees that sign up companies are looking to source are driving interest, with one are receiving more enquiries at the event will also get entered into a prize draw where one lucky locally. As a result, more factories manufacturer reporting: “We than they were a year ago winner will get all advertising and promotional material free. are opening or working longer have a relatively young staff as more companies look to That’s the entire Sew Saturday campaign for free worth over hours and taking on apprentices and support apprenticeships source locally and restore their £300. to keep up with demand.” for improving skills.” production back to the UK. Call Aanna ([email protected]) on 01206 505932 The increase in production So what does the future hold Nearly 100 manufacturers or Hannah ([email protected]) on 01206 505495 for and turnover is being helped in for UK textile manufacturers in from across the fashion and more info. part by the exchange rate working 2018? It’s looking pretty good textile sector were surveyed, I hope you enjoy reading this issue. in UK manufacturers’ favour. - with respondents scoring 3.2 ranging from small workshops One manufacturer reported: “as on a scale of one to five when producing luxury womenswear the pound loses its value our asked how optimistic they feel to textile mills producing turnover has increased by 30 about the future of their industry. millions of metres a year. ON THE RECORD Partnership between AC Moore and Create and Craft “Crafting lifts depression, z AC Moore and global television shopping “This partnership will create a market leading increases self esteem and network Create and Craft have developed a omni-channel experience, giving the customer the strategic partnership. power to decide how they want to engage; on-line, can focus the mind, The exclusive collaboration will showcase AC on-air, on any device, in-store or at one of our instilling a sense of Moore’s collection of more than 40,000 products many consumer events.” on Create and Craft’s global broadcast to more Anthony Piperno, AC Moore President, said: calm and wellbeing” than 70 million homes. “This alliance will position both companies on the Create and Craft, part of Ideal Shopping leading edge of digital commerce and creative JULIE PEASGOOD Direct, is already a successful enterprise in the innovation, producing a commanding craft UK, broadcasting 24/7 on all major providers, organization offering multi-channel access to along with Dish Network channel 221 in the US. industry-leading products and services,. The network can also be streamed on Apple TV, “The opportunities this endeavour offers the HIGGS AND HIGGS TO SHOW AT STITCHES Roku and Amazon Fire. global creative consumer as well as the entire z Higgs and Higgs will be showing for the first time at ICHF Stitches Tony Sheridan, Create and Craft CEO, said: arts and craft community are immeasurable. We in February. “Create and Craft’s partnership with AC Moore are very excited to partner with such a creative They will have their new range of Higgs and Higgs wholesale creates a unique and exciting consumer force in the industry, and look forward to cottons in classic and modern designs. They will also be showing the proposition, delivering innovative products harnessing the synergy our combined companies STENCOextensive 1.4 5 col_ADS range of26/01/2018 designs from 13:10 the Page French 1 company Le Tissu By supported by relevant, inspirational education to a will generate.” Domotex for whom they are the UK distributor. borderless, international community, creating the AC Moore currently operates 135 brick-and- They have visited Stitches for many years as buyers and are looking world’s largest crafting family. mortar stores in the United States. forward to their time as a stand holder. They will be on stand 11A26. Super Ribbons is a leading renowned brand of exquisite ribbon, using high quality fabric with excellent colour consistency. Super Ribbons is continually expanding its range to meet the market's demands. Imported and supplied to the wholesale trade by; www.superribbons.com e-mail [email protected] www.craftbusiness.com 4 NEWS Crafts Beautiful magazine celebrates 25 years Aceville Publications’ market-leading craft title is set to celebrate its Silver Anniversary with opportunities the 14 Creativation 2018 entire industry can get excited about What was hot in Phoenix, Arizona? PUBLISHING NEWS PUBLISHING z In 1993 the first issue of Crafts honours’ list - a special HUNKYDORY mini_ADS 26/01/2018 11:13 Page 1 Beautiful hit the stands and this bumper feature on the 25 year sees it celebrate its quarter craft companies that have century birthday. Published helped to define the industry by Aceville Publications, which during Crafts Beautiful’s produces 35 magazines and 36 time on the newsstands. websites across a broad range The publisher is also of areas, Crafts Beautiful is organising a unique 25 per Britain’s market-leading craft title. cent off advertising inside The anniversary will Crafts Beautiful magazine for be marked by a number of its birthday issue - September events, offers and promotions 2018 - if they quote ‘CB25’ 43 24 hours as.... organised by the magazine and when booking. Martin Lack, Caroline Buchwald its publishers. Craft suppliers Head of Craft Advertising The creator, designer and owner of and distributors will be delighted at Aceville Publications said: Pewter Concepts tells us about her day by the magazine’s birthday “The industry changes I’ve In this issue experienced over the last 25 title and one of the longest years have been challenging, established magazines in the we’ve lost some decent people craft publishing sector, so it’s and companies along the way, well placed to identify these hero but the sector has remained, craft products. The magazine on the whole, robust and offers a broad-based content forward thinking. It’s the people and prides itself on showcasing within the industry which has the very best creative ideas, made the last 25 years as features, trends and techniques enjoyable as it has been.” all sourced from the heart of Elsewhere, readers will have the crafting community. With its plenty to enjoy as part of the wide distribution reach, Crafts celebrations, including 25 social Beautiful provides inspiration media takeovers from the craft and information to a core scene’s most inspiring crafters, readership of knowledgeable and plus the 25 most popular Crafts discerning craft enthusiasts.” Beautiful pattern downloads Lynn Martin, Group Editor ever will be made available to for Aceville Publications’ Craft the public again, free of charge Division, has been involved with via www.crafts-beautiful.com. the magazine since its first The birthday issue is also set issue, and has witnessed the to cover 25 of the most inspiring magazine evolve to help define crafting products available the changing market.