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

HOME COMFORTS It’s all about the print for forthcoming trends. Field Day by Elizabeth Olwen is one of the latest collection from Cloud9, which uses 100 per cent certified organic cotton in the manufacturing of its base cloths and eco-responsible low impact dyes for printing and dying. Field Day invites crafters to step inside nature’s wonderland and experience a carefree day in the life of nature’s sweetest creatures, where frolicking, exploring and chasing butterflies are the order of the day (sounds idyllic). The range is made up of seven beautiful prints in flannel and five prints in knit, making it a very versatile collection for sewers and perfect for making cosy makes for the home such as winter pyjamas for all the family, baby gros and stunning quilts. Cloud9 fabrics are distributed in the UK by Hantex +44 (0)1754 820 800 sales@hantex.co.uk hantex.co.uk home makers BRING THE OUTSIDE IN Make bright and bold cushions or panels with the brand new needlepoint kits from RIOLIS. Choose from a butterfly or dragonfly design in a stained glass style, either would make a great focal point in the living room. The kits have Zweigart 10-count aida fabric with a full colour printed design. The sections are filled using different needlepoint stitch techniques, which are all explained using simple pictures. Instructions are also included to finish the project as a picture or turn it into a cushion front measuring 33cm x 33cm. Each kit retails for £42.99. RIOLIS is distributed by SoloCrafts in the UK +44 (0)161 464 7313 sales@solocrafts.com solo-crafts.com Making for the home is big news for 2018 – we highlight some of the trends and latest products that should be top of your list to stock PERFECT PATTERNS Pattern 8742 from King Cole is one of the company’s extensive range of knitting patterns for the home. This geometrical designed pattern includes a large and small cushion cover, plus a gorgeous throw, which when completed measures 114.5cm x 170cm. Designed to work with King Cole’s Big Value Super Chunk, which comes in 27 colours – the cushions and throws are perfect to put a homemade stamp on any room. King Cole +44 (0)1756 703 670 enquiries@kingcole.com kingcole.com NOT OFF-THE-PEG The peg bag kit is one of House of Alistair’s best-selling kits, and uses beautiful Liberty print fabrics, which turns an everyday item for the home into something quite special. The kit contains all you need to create your own peg bag including the wooden hanger, pearls and re-usable pattern and full set of instructions. It retails at £21.95, comes in stylish packaging, and is one of a range of stylish kits for crafters to make and cherish. House of Alistair +44 (0)20 3417 5572 alistair@houseofalistair.com houseofalistair.com home maker craft focus 51