Craft Business Magazine Jun/Jul 17 Edizione posteriore

Well that wasn't what was expected. The General Election has left us with a hung parliament – so more uncertainty to deal with as we head into talks with the European Union over Brexit. The mandate that Prime Minster Theresa May wanted to strengthen her hand didn't materialise and has left her weakened. We shall have to wait and see what the coming weeks bring. In this issue we look back at the London Stationery Show 2017, its most successful ever. We find out who took away the top awards at the show and what some of the exhibitors thought about how it went this year. We also examine all things sewing. I talk to Great British Sewing Bee contestant, quilter, designer and author Stuart Hillard about his life, future plans and how he found his love of sewing. There is also an interview with Mr X Stitch himself - Jamie Chalmers. We find out about his efforts to bring contemporary embroidery and needlecraft to a larger audience. I also got the chance to speak to TV presenter and business woman Kirstie Allsopp –
it's not all Location, Location, Location, as I am sure you are aware, especially if you watched her Handmade series. We discuss her love of craft, life and what's coming next. There is also five minutes with Sarah Payne –
she talks quilting and the Himalayas! I hope you enjoy reading this issue.