A New Craft Channel is Launching!

[Lesaitch]

Yes, part of Jewellery Maker … it’s called HobbyMaker … launching at the beginning of March … all things Paper Craft.

[RozMinis]

Interesting. Is it on Freesat?

Roz

[Lesaitch]

Not sure Roz … It looks like it will be sharing the same channel as their sister company Sewing Street, so it may be afternoons/evenings. If Sewing Street is on Freesat then I assume it will be the same. I’ve just had a quick look on Sewing Street’s website and it says Freeview and Sky - online - youtube.

[Little Jan]

I never knew half these channels existed
We have all the sky channels (hubby got a fantastic deal after telling them we were leaving due the high price and that we had been with them since day one)
Mind you I don’t watch shopping or craft programs anymore
If there is something I want to know or buy I use good old google search
So I can cut out all the chat lol
Too many good drama shows to catch up on
I must have wasted years watching QVC and C&C but at the time I found them interesting
But in the end all the taking your craft to another level gave me vertigo :pound:

[Chalet School Fan]

I can only watch The Craft Store on my laptop as we have Virgin. C&C lost my interest when it became endless Tattered Lace and Kanban. I do tape some Seamless Sunday stuff, or watch it on catch-up, but don't watch live as I'm in church when it's on.
I am using YouTube much more - good Sizzix shows without the heavy sell for example. I think the selling channels hook in new crafters, but after a while it becomes time to move on!

[Borderline]

I can only watch The Craft Store on my laptop as we have Virgin. C&C lost my interest when it became endless Tattered Lace and Kanban. I do tape some Seamless Sunday stuff, or watch it on catch-up, but don't watch live as I'm in church when it's on.
I am using YouTube much more - good Sizzix shows without the heavy sell for example. I think the selling channels hook in new crafters, but after a while it becomes time to move on!

We learn, we evolve, we move on. I only watch crafting shows on my computer while I'm in my craft room, usually Catch-up. I'm sort of holding my breath to see what happens with the channels after the 25th; maybe I won't watch any then.

As an aside - favourite TV programme at the moment = Lego Master Australia. Anyone else?

[Lesaitch]

And don’t forget “fill your boots!” … I’ve only got little feet so I’ll use the boot of my car :lol3::lol3:

[RozMinis]

Emails from DMC are driving me nuts with their constant 'next level' rubbish. As we have all asked before, how many levels are there?

My boots get filled with my feet, no room for crafting stuff in them. I had a bit of a sort out a couple of weeks ago, found a load of craft stuff in one of the suitcases. Turfed out all but a few special ATC's, took the rest down to the fluffit/woofit shop. I had intended to put other 'stuff' in the empty cupboard. It is now well stuffed with knitting wool, which was not quite what I had in mind.

I think I really ought to stop buying 'stuff'.

Roz

[Waterlily]

We learn, we evolve, we move on. I only watch crafting shows on my computer while I'm in my craft room, usually Catch-up. I'm sort of holding my breath to see what happens with the channels after the 25th; maybe I won't watch any then.

As an aside - favourite TV programme at the moment = Lego Master Australia. Anyone else?

Oooh didn't know it was on, usually watch the Lego programmes though. I love Lego but not very good at making my own designs - just follow instructions lol.

[Chalet School Fan]

Bought a Fire Stick as it was Deal of the Day on Amazon and reduced by £12. Can now watch The Craft Channel on the TV!!!!

[pyjama princess]

Bought a Fire Stick as it was Deal of the Day on Amazon and reduced by £12. Can now watch The Craft Channel on the TV!!!!
Not for long though as TCS will only be online LOL! But you’ll be able to watch the ‘new’ C&C. I find it bizarre that they’re going with the C&C name seeing that Hochanda/TCS are the new owners and C&C were the ones bought out.

[RozMinis]

Not for long though as TCS will only be online LOL! But you’ll be able to watch the ‘new’ C&C. I find it bizarre that they’re going with the C&C name seeing that Hochanda/TCS are the new owners and C&C were the ones bought out.

Bit like the Yorkshire Bank who bought out Virgin Money. YB no longer exists, except on my savings card as they haven't given me a new one yet. I still don't like the Virgin cards, the debit and credit card look virtually the same to me. I shudder to think what my savings card will look like when it eventually turns up, assuming it does of course. Just had a look, it doesn't expire for quite some time.

Roz

[Chalet School Fan]

But I'll also be able to watch C&C on their app when it leaves Virgin - not that I watch either channel much anyway. And now I have access to all the railway and engineering programmes on UKTV when I want to watch them I won't have time for much else. :biggrin:

[RozMinis]

But I'll also be able to watch C&C on their app when it leaves Virgin - not that I watch either channel much anyway. And now I have access to all the railway and engineering programmes on UKTV when I want to watch them I won't have time for much else. :biggrin:

Sounds a lot like Walters Towers CSF. 'Himself' watches anything with steam, railways and plus stuff like the Yesterday Channel. I sort of keep track of what is on, mostly via the sound, as I tend to be stitching, or something of that ilk.

Roz

[Dax]

Sounds a lot like Walters Towers CSF. 'Himself' watches anything with steam, railways and plus stuff like the Yesterday Channel. I sort of keep track of what is on, mostly via the sound, as I tend to be stitching, or something of that ilk.

Roz

My hubby does too, also Sky history. All the old comedy programmes on Gold and old films. I leave him to it after the 10 o'clock news and he scrolls through the listings. He has watched a few John Wayne cowboys and Clint Eastwood's cowboy and detective ones lately. He records a lot to the Sky+ box then nags me to watch any programme I had saved so he can save more. :crazy::argue:

[pyjama princess]

Crafter’s Companion have announced they’ll be on this new channel from March 2nd.

[PinkPig]

Are they leaving the merger channel then?

[RozMinis]

Are they leaving the merger channel then?

That will be a relief if they are. Now if we could get rid of all of Stephanie's stuff, plus Tonic, it would mean we should get more of the small suppliers.

Roz

[Lioness]

Are they leaving the merger channel then?

Looks like they are moving onto pastures new.

[Lioness]

According to an announcement on jewellery maker facebook page:

From the 1st March JewelleryMaker will broadcast from 8am until 1pm ......
..... on Freeview 72, Sky 674, Freesat, YouTube and of course online in HD via the JewelleryMaker app and website.
HobbyMaker will then broadcast from 1pm on Freeview 73, bringing you everything you need to get started with papercrafts, mixed media and more.

So the papercraft will be on from 1pm, but they dont say until what time. I suspect that they will be targeting newbies to papercraft. They are looking for companies to work with so we may see a few more moving across ...

[Chalet School Fan]

Thought CC had their own TV channel which was expanding - lots about it on their website.

[juzzab]

Kanban Keith has announced he's going to Hobbymaker too

[jacaranda]

Wasn't Kanban was bought out by C&C... ??

[Jazzydrury]

Kanban is owned by Create and Craft.

Keiths company which will be on the new channel is called Paper Dienamics

[PinkPig]

It’s about time the powers that be explained properly to the people who will be paying their wages what is going on with Create&Craft/TCC with regard to presenters, products etc. All this shilly- shallying around is extremely annoying. I do not believe that they do not know who is going to be working there on Feb 25th and what on earth do they mean by TCC is going to be online - will there be demos to watch etc, etc? Why all the secrecy? It’s worse than waiting for the deadline for transfers with football clubs.

[Jazzydrury]

It really is a shambles, the only ideas on the future is what the presenters are saying.

Crafters Companion and Paper Dienamics are not moving over.

Dave Bradford has said, he isn’t likely to move so maybe that’s him gone, few of the background team at C&C have done there final shift, Martha Cleary on C&C has said Tuesday Is her last day, so we know that.

Dave Bradford was on earlier saying it will be a sad week

[Jazzydrury]

This is only my guess towards The Craft Store online stuff, so if this is wrong don’t slaughter me.

But I would say the Craft Store will only be the website, everything else will be Create and Craft, I’m a loyal Create and Craft viewer, but I feel bad got those who have watched Craft Store for years, I’ve watched some but only in the last few weeks.

[Dax]

I think it will be Create and Craft in name only. I checked on C&C's web site on the terms and conditions for returns and they now do not allow returns unless in saleable condition, as in not used at all. Can't connect any electrical item to try it out. Buyer has to pay for returns.

It starts with Here at The Craft Store


By saleable condition examples include:


Not plugging in or powering on any electrical device or machine
Not using any electrical device or machine
The original box & contents must be returned in full in a saleable condition



I would be very surprised if the postage on C&C does not go up to the same as on The Craft Store.

I feel sorry for all the staff who are going to lose their jobs on both C&C and The Craft Store.

[Jazzydrury]

That’s Crazy imagine buying a Scan n Cut or something it comes not working when you plug it in and you can do sod all about it

[RozMinis]

That’s Crazy imagine buying a Scan n Cut or something it comes not working when you plug it in and you can do sod all about it

Seems a good reason not to buy the thing in the first place. Surely if a thing isn't working then it isn't fit for purpose, so should be returnable. I have returned a couple of items to Amazon due to them not being of merchantable quality, as in not working. They always pay for the returns too.

Roz

[Jazzydrury]

Regarding things like Scan N Cut, Brother Sewing Machines, you will get a warranty from brother, if it comes not working or stops working.

Keith Smith said on air he is leaving and moving on.

I won’t miss Crafters Companion, But you can see it becoming the Tattered Lace, Two red robins channel

[pyjama princess]

There's been nothing from Tonic although I suspect they'll go with Crafter's Companion as they were on their shows last week.
Lynda Chapman/Paper Boutique/Creative Crafting World have said, a few weeks ago, that they'd been asked by TCS to join them.

[Dax]

There's been nothing from Tonic although I suspect they'll go with Crafter's Companion as they were on their shows last week.
Lynda Chapman/Paper Boutique/Creative Crafting World have said, a few weeks ago, that they'd been asked by TCS to join them.

PJP not sure that will happen as today Tonic were 'The Hot Product' with Tim Holtz Maxi Guillotine in the email I received this morning from TCS. A few years ago Tonic had products on Crater's Companion web site then they vanished. Just maybe Tonic will keep a foot in each camp, who knows. Will just have to wait an see.

[Dax]

Regarding things like Scan N Cut, Brother Sewing Machines, you will get a warranty from brother, if it comes not working or stops working.

Keith Smith said on air he is leaving and moving on.

I won’t miss Crafters Companion, But you can see it becoming the Tattered Lace, Two red robins channel

That is probably why Sara is moving on to where she will be the biggest contributor.

As for a machine not working according to trading standards the buck stops with the retailer, not the manufacturer. It is up to the retailer to fix it.

[Jazzydrury]

Keith is saying on air, they are having these sale shows to make room for 2022 products, and that it is his last shows from the Studios, after saying earlier it was his last, and he will have a new chapter.

Crafters Companion we’re saying the other day, how much they were looking forward to the new studios.

I probably like many, plan to get up on the 25th for 7am just to see what happens

[Dax]

Hopefully some of the staff from C&C will move to Hobby Maker. Not just presenters but the studio floor and backroom staff.

[Jilly]

Am I right in assuming this new channel will only be available on Freeview? I can only get Sky channels.

[Jazzydrury]

On Sky it will be Channel 683 the current create and craft channel number

[Dax]

On Sky it will be Channel 683 the current create and craft channel number

Thanks, wow that is convenient for them, take over where C&C left off.

Am I right in that Jewellery Maker is part of Gems TV?

[Jilly]

On Sky it will be Channel 683 the current create and craft channel number

No sorry - misunderstood - I’m referring to the Hobby Maker channel. I’m aware Craft store will be transmitting from C & C channel.

[Mitzi]

That’s Crazy imagine buying a Scan n Cut or something it comes not working when you plug it in and you can do sod all about it

Those T&Cs can only apply to "I've changed my mind" type returns, surely? Sale of Goods Act and Distance Selling Regulations still apply, so if the item is faulty then of course you can still return it.

[Mitzi]

Keith is saying on air, they are having these sale shows to make room for 2022 products, and that it is his last shows from the Studios, after saying earlier it was his last, and he will have a new chapter.

Crafters Companion we’re saying the other day, how much they were looking forward to the new studios.

I probably like many, plan to get up on the 25th for 7am just to see what happens

You must be joking! I'm an owl, not a lark. There's no way I'll be up at 7.

[RozMinis]

I will probably be up at 7, but not to watch selly telly. Sheesh I don't even do that when Daisy Chain Designs are on! I love their stuff, hope they will continue to be on, also Dandelion Designs and Rowandean. What they can get rid of are shows that sell fabric and do sod all with it. At least Rowandean are on at 11 and 2 tomorrow, so something to look forward to. ;)

Roz

[Deefersmum]

Sandra Rushton (Sanntangle) is joining HobbyMaker.

[Deefersmum]

Be Creative are joining Hobby Maker.

[PinkPig]

That does not surprise me.

[Jazzydrury]

Be Creative, is that Gordon and Justin

[Deefersmum]

Be Creative, is that Gordon and Justin


Yes - they do seem to skip around! Having said that, they've been leaving some really nice messages on Facebook for various C&C (ex) presenters.

[juzzab]

Hunkydory & Visible Image will be on Hobbymaker

[RozMinis]

At this rate the only thing on TCS/C&C or whatever they are calling themselves, will be Stephanie Weightman and all her assorted 'stuff'. I used to think it was Sara D who was after world domination, but I think it might be Stephanie. If so, she can count me out.

Roz

[Jazzydrury]

Steph has been taking over for many years.

[Lioness]

Steph has been taking over for many years.

I seem to remember that she tried it on QVC, but probably she didn't get her way and quickly came back to C&C.

[Deefersmum]

Interesting!!!!

On the Hobby Maker Facebook page someone has posted that it would be great to see some of their favourite C&C presenters on Hobby Maker and Gordon Fraser has replied "you may be in for a surprise".

[pyjama princess]

Dave has said several times he'll still be on our TV but wasn't allowed to say any more yet.

[Jazzydrury]

Think that’s for certain, Dave said he wouldn’t be going to far, I’m sure Andy Love will somehow be involved, either on screen or behind

[Dax]

On Hobby Maker TV Facebook page there is a list of the companies joining them so far including Crafter's Companion. Maybe Sara is investing in the channel.

[Deefersmum]

It's definitely Dave Bradford - he's been liking people's posts (including mine) on the Hobby Maker Facebook page

[PinkPig]

That’s where Jenny Cleary ex C&C is already isn’t it.

[Deefersmum]

That’s where Jenny Cleary ex C&C is already isn’t it.

She did, but I don't know whether she still does.

[juzzab]

That’s where Jenny Cleary ex C&C is already isn’t it.


She did, but I don't know whether she still does.

I believe she moved to TJC after a short return to JewelleryMaker

[Great Aunt Fish]

From the HobbyMaker Facebook page - "We are so delighted to welcome our new presenter Dave Bradford to HobbyMaker. He will be launching HobbyMaker on Wednesday 2nd March, we're definitely in good hands with Dave"

[Great Aunt Fish]

The HobbyMaker studio looks remarkably like the old Create and Craft studio - just saying.

[Dax]

I think Admin on here need a new section for Hobby Maker for us to post on.

[pyjama princess]

I think Admin on here need a new section for Hobby Maker for us to post on.

You'll be lucky!!! 'Admin' have never shown their face since buying the forum. Any new members need to be accepted by Admin - that just isn't happening so people apply to join and then get ignored. I've previously contacted Katie Sue (the new owners) via their FB page and been told they have no intention of changing anything about the forum. Which is great that they want it to stay the same but we really need an Admin to do behind the scenes work such as monitoring spammers.

[Dax]

You'll be lucky!!! 'Admin' have never shown their face since buying the forum. Any new members need to be accepted by Admin - that just isn't happening so people apply to join and then get ignored. I've previously contacted Katie Sue (the new owners) via their FB page and been told they have no intention of changing anything about the forum. Which is great that they want it to stay the same but we really need an Admin to do behind the scenes work such as monitoring spammers.

That is strange PJP as there is a welcome to a new member down the bottom of the main page now. There have been a few over the last week or so. Someone is letting them join. Has Grahame given up on looking after the site? Last week I saw Graham's name as being on the web site.

[catlady]

If we can't get a new topic ,could we use either of these, as they all on the same channel or The Craft Store as we are now ?

Sewing Street (https://forum.crafttelly.com/forumdisplay.php?120-Sewing-Street) or

https://forum.crafttelly.com/images/metro/bw/statusicon/forum_old-48.pnghttps://forum.crafttelly.com/images/metro/bw/statusicon/forum_old-48.pngJewellery Maker (https://forum.crafttelly.com/forumdisplay.php?93-Jewellery-Maker)

[pyjama princess]

That is strange PJP as there is a welcome to a new member down the bottom of the main page now. There have been a few over the last week or so. Someone is letting them join. Has Grahame given up on looking after the site? Last week I saw Graham's name as being on the web site.

Graham needed to raise money to pay for a friend's funeral so sold the forum - quite sometime ago now. I think the 'Welcome' thing is where people are setting up an account, answering the entry questions, but then they have to wait in order to be accepted and able to post.

[sam]

The HobbyMaker studio looks remarkably like the old Create and Craft studio - just saying.

Made up of the companies that produce the same old stuff! At least they are out of the way. Pity that Tonic, Dawn Bibby and Stephanie Weightman hadn't all moved across there too.

[RozMinis]

Made up of the companies that produce the same old stuff! At least they are out of the way. Pity that Tonic, Dawn Bibby and Stephanie Weightman hadn't all moved across there too.

I am with you there Sam. I don't mind Dawn Bibby, in small doses, but Tonic and Ms Weightman I can live without. Just think of all the lovely folks we could have on instead. ;)

Roz

[Dax]

I am looking forward to tomorrow to see what Hobby Maker has to offer.

I do wonder what has happened to Jewellery Maker. My daughter-in-law use to buy a lot from them when she was working part time. Now she works more or less full time I don't think she bothers. She told me they had a one p&p charge for whatever was in her basket a day.

[Dax]

Oh dear it is a falling auction style, although you do all pay the dropped price at the end.

Watched about 10 minutes on their web site then gave up. I liked Dave but gave up with Sara in full sales mode.

[Jazzydrury]

Dave is one of the better ones, but he is freelance, and has said he wouldn’t mind doing the odd IW Shifts.

Sara Davies does tend to grate a bit.

It’s strange Anne Marie of Hunkydory and Sara from CC turn up at the studio, both hadn’t been on Create and Craft really for months

[catlady]

On the plus side so far the website is easy to navigate. Click on the show and all the products some up.
I'm assuming when they have more products there might be a search button ( if you know the product but not which show)

[Lioness]

Oh dear it is a falling auction style, although you do all pay the dropped price at the end.

Watched about 10 minutes on their web site then gave up. I liked Dave but gave up with Sara in full sales mode.

I hate that kind of messing around. Show the correct price and be done with it

[PinkPig]

Sara’s sporting her Strictly tan -apart from her hands!

[pyjama princess]

Sara’s sporting her Strictly tan -apart from her hands!
She’s also been abroad on holiday with just her hubby.

[RozMinis]

Well if it one of those types of things I won't bother then. Life is way too short for that sort of thing.

Roz

[Deefersmum]

Oh dear it is a falling auction style, although you do all pay the dropped price at the end.

Watched about 10 minutes on their web site then gave up. I liked Dave but gave up with Sara in full sales mode.

I don't understand why they did that because the Sewing Street items aren't sold that way.

I thought the postage was a plus though.

[Little Jan]

As Pyjama Princess said Graham sold the forum but did keep an eye on it for a while
When he 1st sold it we had new members joining who were using it to leave links to porn or to use it for a contact leaving emails on site links on their profiles some had thousands of views but had not posted
I spent a lot of time checking every single member and reported any suspicious activity and Graham banned them
I think you can join leave profile details but can’t post until you get accepted but can read non VIP sections

[Victoria]

What do the owners get from running the forum, I wonder? I mean, very few of us post regularly.

[Lioness]

As Pyjama Princess said Graham sold the forum but did keep an eye on it for a while
When he 1st sold it we had new members joining who were using it to leave links to porn or to use it for a contact leaving emails on site links on their profiles some had thousands of views but had not posted
I spent a lot of time checking every single member and reported any suspicious activity and Graham banned them
I think you can join leave profile details but can’t post until you get accepted but can read non VIP sections

There are currently 405 guests on here. I cannot imagine that they are all really reading our musings ....

[Dax]

There are currently 405 guests on here. I cannot imagine that they are all really reading our musings ....

I agree Lioness and many new members have very unusual names.

[pyjama princess]

A lot of the 'guests' will be 'bots. And the new members with weird names are spammers but as they have to be accepted before being able to post then the forum is safe from being swamped by them.
If you look at the bottom of the front page of the forum is shows our newest 'member'. Clicking on their name will take you to their profile and it probably say they joined that day and were last active the same day - that's probably when they registered to join the forum. But if you then go to the Members List you won't find their name in the list - because they haven't been accepted as a member by Admin. I pity any one who takes on the role of Admin in the future - there'll probably thousands of members waiting to be aproved!!!

[Mitzi]

I haven't watched Hobby Maker yet but if it is the falling auction style all the time then I certainly won't be buying anything. Can't be doing with that.

[NeroWolfe]

I may be wrong but I thought the price reductions on certain items were part of the Launch Week only and then the prices will be as listed?

I hope that there will be more companies signing up soon as already bored with CC.......

[PinkPig]

I am bored too. I thought there was going to be some sort of activity on the old Craft store website from what we were told , possibly short demos you could access to look at products but it’s just the old website isn’t it.

[Deefersmum]

Crafty Roo Designs are joining HobbyMaker (9th March 2.00pm). I don't know the brand, but their stamps look interesting.

One of the presenters from The Craft Store was on today - sorry, haven't got a clue what his name is.

[Jazzydrury]

Derek Marks he is one of those who has probably appeared on most of the shopping channels over the years

[pyjama princess]

Like Dave he was freelance.

[NeroWolfe]

Crafty Roo Designs are joining HobbyMaker (9th March 2.00pm). I don't know the brand, but their stamps look interesting.


Oh, that's interesting DM. I really like Kym's demonstrations so will be watching that show.

[Mitzi]

I am bored too. I thought there was going to be some sort of activity on the old Craft store website from what we were told , possibly short demos you could access to look at products but it’s just the old website isn’t it.

I think they're still working on it and it will be launched in due course. Or maybe not.

[Jazzydrury]

They’ve said since day one, the email to the studio is going to change.

[Deefersmum]

Don't know where to put this because there isn't a Hobby Maker section? Just wanted to say I really enjoyed the Crafty Roo Designs shows today - I can feel a little spending coming on lol.

[Deefersmum]

Bert and Gert and Dreamees are joining Hobby Maker.

I enjoyed the Visible Image shows yesterday.

[PinkPig]

Dreamees joining too from the email from Hobbymaker I just got - are they all part of the craft firms on CC’s website? Wonder if Tonic will go too?

[Borderline]

Tonic seem to be all over the schedule today and tomorrow but SW with all her new ranges was yesterday.

[Jazzydrury]

Dreamees doesn’t surprise me. As during the end of there time at the old Create and Craft, Hayley and Carol nearly gave the whole thing up, but we’re saved when Hochanda came along.

We know some staff have moved over from old Create and Craft, maybe it was some who they didn’t get on with

[sam]

I hope Tonic and Stephanie move over to Hobbymaker.

[PurplePenny]

I hope Tonic and Stephanie move over to Hobbymaker.

Oh so do I, and they can take Carnation Crafts with them.

[PurplePenny]

Oh so do I, and they can take Carnation Crafts with them.

And Craft Buddy

[catlady]

I hope Tonic and Stephanie move over to Hobbymaker.

Please NO.�� I'm quite enjoying HobbyMaker

[RozMinis]

And Craft Buddy

I don't mind Craft Buddy, at least they have different types of crafts on their shows.

Roz

[Jazzydrury]

I have Cerebal Palsy only have one fully working hand, big fan of Crystal Art

[RozMinis]

I have Cerebal Palsy only have one fully working hand, big fan of Crystal Art

It isn't easy when all ones fingers and thumbs are not working as they should.

Roz