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

62 craft focus hot products on the horizon Bothy Threads is launching four more cross stitch kits based on Hannah Dale’s Wrendale Designs. The artwork is inspired by the Lincolnshire countryside and her animals have already been very successful in stationery, home furnishing and ceramics. The spring collection features a deer, fox-cub, badger and a rabbit bringing the total to 32 cross-stitch kits. The kits are all worked on the company’s original speckle-printed 14 hpi aida and contain instructions, stitch diagrams, needle and pre- sorted stranded cottons. The Sewing range is the latest range of small cross-stitch kits from Textile Heritage. Each is an attractive project complete with thoughtful finishing details, all beautifully packaged and presented. The fresh new line includes four different kits including a bookmark, needle-case, scissor keep and pincushion. These make a wonderful addition to the ever-expanding collection, and trade prices start from £3.50. Hoooked Stand 12K06 Take amigurumi crochet to the next level with Hooked’s fun amigurumi family. The crochet cuties will enable crocheters to live out their creativity with such designs as Donkey Joe and Rainbow Unicorn. All crochet sets include yarn, hooks and accessories and come in a gorgeous gift box, which is perfect as a gift for loved ones. Textile Heritage Stand 12A09 Zebra Pen is launching a new range of arts and crafts products including the Japanese brush pens are ideal for calligraphy, illustration and Manga drawing. The flexible brush nib allows for thick and thin lines from the same tool. The permanent archival quality pigment ink is waterproof, fade- proof and AP certified as non-toxic, it achieves top quality for lasting impressions. Traditional artistry in a pen! On the Sunday, there will be a live demonstration by a professional calligraphy artist of traditional Japanese brush pens all day. Zebra Pen, Stand 12H25 Bothy Threads Stand 12A01