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Craft Hobby + Stitch International 2009
Published: Thursday, November 06, 2008
Europe’s No 1 Trade Show for the Art, Craft, Needlecraft & Hobby Industry! Now in it’s 34th year!Europe’s No 1 Trade Show for the Art, Craft, Needlecraft & Hobby Industry! Now in it’s 34th year!
Craft Hobby + Stitch International returns to the NEC, Birmingham on
15 – 17 February 2009.
The UK’s No 1 trade show for the art, craft, needlecraft & hobby industry opens its doors from 09.00 – 18.00 Sunday and Monday; Tuesday 09.00 – 16.30.
Back by popular demand, the FREE Workshop Programme will start on the Saturday (14 February) BEFORE the show opens. Full details of the pre-bookable FREE workshops will be available from mid-December on http://www.ichf.co.uk/chsi
This exciting show will offer trade buyers cutting edge products and supplies from a whole host of new and well established, global exhibitors, while presenting the perfect networking opportunity. There will also be the chance for exclusive show offers.
Last year the show attracted an attendance of 7,969 from 43 countries with 6% of the overall attendance from overseas. Visitors and exhibitors travelled from far and wide including Australia, Italy, Germany, France, China, Japan and the USA.
With a focused qualified audience of trade buyers from the creative craft trade, craft suppliers and professionals, the show is an ideal meeting place for developing and expanding your customer base.
With over 300 exhibitors, Craft, Hobby & Stitch International offers all of the latest products, accessories, supplies and equipment for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers from the art, creative craft, needlecraft and hobby sectors.
Reclaim, Reclaim, Re-use is a strong theme at the 2009 show with craft retailers and manufacturers encouraging people to sew, mend, stitch and be creative in this current economic climate.
Needlework is another big theme with competitions, displays, demonstrations and features, focusing on the latest designs and initiatives to inspire people to return to needlecraft.
Many new businesses and designers have already signed up to exhibit in the BrightSparks Pavilion, where they will showcase exciting new ideas and launch their new designs.
Craft, Hobby & Stitch Awards. Celebrate with the Industry’s Award Winners at these annual Champagne Awards on Sunday (15 February) 18.00-20.00
Press & PR Leading UK & Overseas creative craft magazines are used to publicise this event. If you are a member of the Press and wish to visit the show for the first time, please contact Sam Mudge, Show Press Office on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
If you are a member of the press and have visited the show in the past 3 years, you will automatically be sent your pre-registered badge in January 2009.
Visitor Registration
If you have visited the show in the past 5 years, there is no need to pre-register, you will automatically be sent your pre-registered badge in January 2009. If you have not visited the show before, you will need to pre-register on line or by post. Proof of trading will be required.
To discuss stand and space availability please phone +44 (0)1425 272711.
For more visitor information check out http://www.ichf.co.uk/chsi or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
15 – 17 February 2009.
The UK’s No 1 trade show for the art, craft, needlecraft & hobby industry opens its doors from 09.00 – 18.00 Sunday and Monday; Tuesday 09.00 – 16.30.
Back by popular demand, the FREE Workshop Programme will start on the Saturday (14 February) BEFORE the show opens. Full details of the pre-bookable FREE workshops will be available from mid-December on http://www.ichf.co.uk/chsi
This exciting show will offer trade buyers cutting edge products and supplies from a whole host of new and well established, global exhibitors, while presenting the perfect networking opportunity. There will also be the chance for exclusive show offers.
Last year the show attracted an attendance of 7,969 from 43 countries with 6% of the overall attendance from overseas. Visitors and exhibitors travelled from far and wide including Australia, Italy, Germany, France, China, Japan and the USA.
With a focused qualified audience of trade buyers from the creative craft trade, craft suppliers and professionals, the show is an ideal meeting place for developing and expanding your customer base.
With over 300 exhibitors, Craft, Hobby & Stitch International offers all of the latest products, accessories, supplies and equipment for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers from the art, creative craft, needlecraft and hobby sectors.
Reclaim, Reclaim, Re-use is a strong theme at the 2009 show with craft retailers and manufacturers encouraging people to sew, mend, stitch and be creative in this current economic climate.
Needlework is another big theme with competitions, displays, demonstrations and features, focusing on the latest designs and initiatives to inspire people to return to needlecraft.
Many new businesses and designers have already signed up to exhibit in the BrightSparks Pavilion, where they will showcase exciting new ideas and launch their new designs.
Craft, Hobby & Stitch Awards. Celebrate with the Industry’s Award Winners at these annual Champagne Awards on Sunday (15 February) 18.00-20.00
Press & PR Leading UK & Overseas creative craft magazines are used to publicise this event. If you are a member of the Press and wish to visit the show for the first time, please contact Sam Mudge, Show Press Office on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
If you are a member of the press and have visited the show in the past 3 years, you will automatically be sent your pre-registered badge in January 2009.
Visitor Registration
If you have visited the show in the past 5 years, there is no need to pre-register, you will automatically be sent your pre-registered badge in January 2009. If you have not visited the show before, you will need to pre-register on line or by post. Proof of trading will be required.
To discuss stand and space availability please phone +44 (0)1425 272711.
For more visitor information check out http://www.ichf.co.uk/chsi or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
