Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

20 cra ftfocus brand spanking new Feline friends Peter Underhill’s ‘Purrfect Fit’ is another addition to the Crazy Cat Lady range, which cat lovers, cross- stitch and fans of this collection will love. Here she’s enjoying the warmth of one of her cats who has wrapped himself around her neck. The kit measures 12cm x 16cm and is available on 27-count evenweave fabric and on 14-count aida. It retails for £18.99. Heritage Crafts +44 (0)1889 575 256 sales@hcrafts.com hcrafts.com Mermaid mad Your customers can make a real splash with the fantastic new products from FMM Sugarcraft. The under the sea theme is so popular at the moment and these new products are right on trend! Mermaid Tails is a set of two cutters, which create lovely mermaid tail decorations in two sizes. The larger size can be used as a cake topper for the main cake, and the smaller size to decorate the accompanying themed cupcakes. The mermaid tails can be dusted with edible coloured dust once completely dry to create a beautiful shimmering effect. Continuing on with the sea theme is the Under the Sea tappit set, which contains a starfish, sea horse, fish, octopus and shell so bakers can create fun cakes for all types of occasions from children’s birthday parties to weddings on the beach! FMM Sugarcraft +44 (0)1442 292 970 sales@fmmsugarcraft.com fmmsugarcraft.com Ready for longstitch Showing they’re more than just a cross stitching company, RIOLIS has been growing its longstitch collection, and the latest designs are these four seasonal miniatures. Each kit comes with 13-count Zweigart interlock canvas with a colour printed design, wool/acrylic threads, needle and clear instructions. The finished designs are 6cm square, and retail at £5.99 RRP, which makes them an affordable introduction to a new craft for a beginner or youngster. The little Christmas house would make a great stocking filler. SoloCrafts +44 (0)161 464 7313 sales@solocrafts.com solo-crafts.com Cross in the capital The Fei Collection is developing a new range of London Landmark needlepoint kits. The collection of designs is aimed at encouraging visiting stitchers to purchase, take home, and recreate their own piece of iconic London. First in the series is Palace of Westminster featuring the world’s most famous clock, Big Ben, and HMS Belfast on the River Thames silhouetted by London’s iconic Tower Bridge. Over the coming months, more new needlepoint kits of iconic London will be added including the Tower of London. All the needlepoint pincushion kits contain English Appleton wool, quality 12-count Zweigart interlock canvas, needle, chart, instruction, backing material and stuffing. The Fei Collection +44 (0)1594 516 771 sales@feicollection.co.uk feicollection.co.uk