One of the most important annual events in the crafting industry, the British Sewing Awards is run every year by Sew magazine ... . Readers have the opportunity to be involved in both the nomination and voting process, while brands and businesses have the chance to enter their products. There are three stages to these awards: the nomination process when the sewing and haberdashery community nominates its favourites in 19 categories. This is then shortlisted and put to a vote, along with bonus categories hand-picked by an expert judging panel. Finally, the overall winners are announced at the end of the year. read more