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Crafting has seen a boost in popularity in the last couple of years, reflected by Hobbycraft opening a new store in Southend-on-Sea. Claire Mackaness, who owns Beautiful Things HQ in Brentwood, and Karen Mitchell, managing director of Arty Crafts in Southend-on-Sea, speak to Â鶹Éç Essex's Sonia Watson about why there has been an upsurge in crafting.