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Authors

Allison Jacobs

EDITOR

Allison Jacobs has a background in B2B journalism, and since taking the reigns at Craft Business in November 2010, she's embraced knitting needles and is now the proud owner of a lovely pink scarf, which she completed just in time for summer.

Allison loves nothing more than getting out and about in the industry, meeting creative people and discovering the latest products and news in the crafting world.

In her spare time, she loves shopping for clothes, bags and shoes, as well as a spot of cooking when the mood takes her.

Zoe Monk

NEWS & FEATURE WRITER

Zoe Monk took her first full-time steps into the world of journalism when she joined Craft Business magazine in February 2011, hitting the ground running and getting industry scoops as the publication's roving reporter. She's often the first to break a craft industry story, and is renowned in the office for her great nose for news.

Zoe studied Fashion Journalism at Southampton Solent University, and has a passion for all things fashion.

Anna Blewett

NEWS WRITER

Avid knitter, sewer and general all-round fashionista Anna Blewett is an old hand in the craft industry, having edited the magazine in days of old. Nowadays she likes to keep up with happenings in the market and still writes regularly for the website.

Nicola Whiteford

NEWS WRITER

Group editor Nicola oversees Craft Business magazine, and under her careful guidance the publication has evolved into the must-read, respected title for everyone in the industry that it is today.

Golnaz Alibagi

NEWS WRITER

Long-standing news editor at Craft Business, Golnaz is well known and loved in the industry. With a real passion for all things fabric and dressmaking, Golnaz brings a real fashionista feel to the magazine as she reports on what all the hip young things are making at the moment.