Craft & Hobby Association Supports Members at Craft, Hobby & Stitch International

Well what can I say lovely people... mmmm, well I did say that I was going to do more regular blog posts and start scheduling again! Yeah and then preparations for stitch international started and that clearly went out the door.

That said I can now bring you some exciting highlights into how the show went, the wonderful designers I met and the fabulous support I have received by being a member of the CHA UK (Craft & Hobby Association).

As an independent designer working out of my home studio, I am often working alone and that means that I don't have work colleagues to run things by or bounce ideas with. Being part of the CHA UK has meant that I am part of a growing community of talented designers, with a wealth of experience in their specialist field. We've all experienced ups and downs with in our specialist fields, so its great to share experiences, tips and knowledge, give and gain support and that's just from our fellow members.

Aside this,  board of directors is at your fingers to help problem solve, trouble shoot and support you in growing and developing your business. Connecting you to the right people and providing  opportunities to grow, develop, learn, educate, inspire and so much more. I cannot recommend this organisation enough. I quite simply couldn't have been at this huge event, without the support of this organisation.

The show itself, alongside all the wonderful designers and the organisation was a huge success for me. I secured many business leads and new partnerships, as well as obtaining vital resources to move my business forward. With all that said I would like to share some of the highlights from the show and members who attended.

My stand.

A visit from The Queen of Craft herself Dawn Bibby 

http://dawnbibbycrafting.blogspot.co.uk/

Craig De Souza A Board Member/Director

Diane Rooney Designer & Board Member 

Follow Diane on Facebook 

Jaine Drake Basement Studio

http://www.basementstudio.lu/

Cassie Brown Designs

 Though Craig De Souza had played a little trick on both Cassie Brown & Sharon Callis at this point as he switched their signs around! http://www.cassiebrown.com/

Sharon Callis with Cassie Browns sign!

http://www.sharoncalliscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Jason Wilkes Bert & Gerts 

http://www.bertandgerts.co.uk/

In addition to this we were joined by: 

• Dizzy Di - Dizzy Di Bead Shop 
• Clare Brown Designs 

And.... last but not least! Jo who is the originator and creator of Shabby Dandelion 

So all I can say is check out our talented members and to round up our post, our class of 2016 and board members group photo. 

Thanks so much to everyone for making this a wonderful event and experience. 

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog All copyright, design rights and all other intellectual property rights existing in our designs and products, and the images, text and design of this website are and will remain the property of Tigerlily Makes. Any infringement of these rights will be taken seriously, Unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person.Tigerlily Makes is a member of ACID (Anti Copying in Design and all designs are registered and protected. www.acid.uk.com www.tigerlilymakes.co.uk www.facebook.com/tigerlilymakes www.twitter.com/tigerlilymakes