Craft Business Magazine Jun/Jul 2015 Edizione posteriore

Welcome to the June/July issue of Craft Business. This month, we caught up with Kaffe Fassett, who is celebrating 50 successful years in the textile design business – see p 14.

Also in this issue, we examine the huge success of adult colouring books, which have fast become the top trend in mindfulness and well-being, on p 10. Sarah Hurley looks at the increasing popularity of the die cutting market on p 8, showing how the latest innovations offer crafters more versatility.

On p 20, we look back at the success of this year's Yarn Shop Day, plus we have a sneak preview of the new Sew Saturday campaign to boost the profile of the UK's sewing shops in October. Knitting retailers will also be excited to learn that the British Knitting Awards are back for 2015 – we reveal more on p 22.

We look at why it is important to stock sewing patterns and reveal the latest trends on p16, plus there's advice on how to entice jewellery makers to try precious metal products on p 27. Then on p 29, the experts explain why icing remains a vital ingredient in the sugarcraft sector.