Are Hochanda and create and craft the same company?
Create and Craft was originally a sister company of Ideal Shopping World until January 2022 when original founders of Ideal Shopping Paul Wright and Val Kaye acquired Create and Craft under Hochanda Global Limited on January 2022.
Is Hochanda still on TV?
Hochanda Global Limited acquired Hochanda Limited in 2019 and subsequently rebranded its TV channel to “The Craft Store”.

Is Hochanda still on Freeview?
Hochanda and SDN are pleased to announce the contract renewal securing Hochanda’s position on Freeview channel 85 through to 2026. Having achieved record growth in 2018 cementing Hochanda’s position as the go to destination for entertainment and inspiration across Crafts, Hobbies and Art.
Who owns Hochanda craft channel?
Hochanda founders, Val Kaye and Paul Wright.
Why has Stephanie left Create and Craft?
Crafting legend and current Craft Influencer of the Year winner, Stephanie Weightman will soon devote more time to an exciting new crafting business venture and transition from her day-to-day role at retailer Create and Craft, while remaining an integral part of the business.

Why did Crafters Companion leave Hochanda?
Crafter’s Companion set to move to Create & Craft
“It was a hard decision to leave Hochanda as we’ve become very close to many people over the three years we’ve been there, but ultimately, we need to do what’s best for Crafter’s Companion,” explains Sara.
Which Create and Craft presenters are leaving?
Dawn Bibby is leaving Ideal Shopping and therefore will be leaving the Create & Craft Channel on the 28th February 2015. Citing personal reasons for her departure, Mike Hancox, CEO said, “It is with regret that we have agreed to release Dawn from her contract with us.
Has Hochanda bought out Create and Craft?
We are pleased to announce that as of today, 10th January 2022, Hochanda Global Limited has acquired the business and assets of our direct competitor, Create and Craft, which for a long time has been a part of Ideal Shopping Direct.
Who is leaving create and craft?
Dawn Bibby
Dawn Bibby is leaving Ideal Shopping and therefore will be leaving the Create & Craft Channel on the 28th February 2015. Citing personal reasons for her departure, Mike Hancox, CEO said, “It is with regret that we have agreed to release Dawn from her contract with us.
What happened to the craft channel?
It’s now emerged that on 22 November channel owners Craft Channel Ltd entered administration, with the channel itself being taken over by a separate company, Agency Communications Ltd, on 5 December. The channel then continued to trade under its new ownership.
Does Stephanie Weightman still own tattered lace?
Stephanie is the founder of Tattered Lace and is currently Creative Director at Highlight Crafts.
Has crafters Companion left Create and Craft?
Crafter’s Companion has announced that it will be moving to Create & Craft TV. The partnership was announced by company founder Sara Davies via email and on social media, and marks the end of a three-year partnership with Hochanda.
Has Dawn Bibby left Create and Craft?
Who leaves Create and Craft 2022?
Andy Love –
Andy Love – TV Presenter, Broadcaster and Writer
Thank you for swinging by – particularly today as it is my last day on Create and Craft. I decided to leave for a number of reasons, but I am …
Why has Stephanie Weightman left Create and Craft?
Why is Stephanie Weightman leaving Create and Craft?
Why did crafters Companion leave Hochanda?
Which Create and Craft presenter are leaving?
Good Luck in all that you do Dawn and Many thanks for starting me on the road to Crafting. So sad to hear Dawn is leaving create and craft she is the one who got me crafting she will be missed.
Is Andy and Loen leaving Create and Craft?
Today is my last day at Create & Craft TV. And I’m about to head into the studio for the last time. I have so many great memories of my time here, and have made friends for life. They say ‘an experience shared is an experience doubled’ – and my experience has been multiplied by you – the audience – and Loen Love. …
Is Andy and Loen love leaving Create and Craft?
Andy Love – TV Presenter, Broadcaster and Writer
Is Andy leaving Create and Craft?
Has Crafters Companion left Create and Craft?