Mad March Hares!
March 1, 2019
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Spring is in the air and with it the start of Mad March Hare season. We look at some of the fabulous hare designs you
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ItsBalderston to launch at BCTF
February 20, 2019
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Ahead of the British Craft Trade taking place at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate from April 7-9 we preview some of the fantastic new
Rhianne Siân Designs to launch at BCTF
February 20, 2019
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As we look ahead to the British Craft Trade Fair we see a wealth of incredible design talent waiting to be discovered by retailers. One
Introducing Rosella & Lime
November 26, 2018
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New to BCTF for 2019 is Sharon Berle, the designer-maker behind Rosella & Lime, who will present her unique collection of lampshades and cushions at
JHS to produce Yellow Submarine instruments
November 19, 2018
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JHS – one of the largest independent trade distributors of musical instruments and accessories, instrument amplification and pro audio equipment – is to launch a
RHS and Half Moon Bay announce new Shruti RHS collection
November 19, 2018
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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that Shruti Designs, which creates gift products and fashion accessories, is to create a new collection of RHS
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