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

70 craft focus hot products on the horizon An amazing line of Glitter fabrics at the show will be available wholesale for the first time at the show. Melissa Davin-Smith, Managing Director of Wholesale Crafts said: “These amazing fabrics have been hugely popular on our retail site for the last three years, becoming very big in the online craft world. To be able to offer them wholesale is very exciting and we’re expecting a strong uptake as people look to stock this must-have product for 2018.” The fabrics come in 44 fine and 23 chunky glitter versions and are popular for bag and bow making, as well as cushions, wallpaper and even stairs. Wholesale Crafts will also be offering a line of faux leather fabrics. Wholesale Crafts Stand D09 Artibalta launched the paint by numbers kits Artventura, which now features more than 150 designs in tow collections. The main collection is 40cm x 50cm and the mini collection 16.5cm x13cm. Artventura is the only paint by numbers producer in Europe, who uses stretched canvas, instead of cardboard. The collection includes designs based on famous painting as well as original creations from the Artventura team. Artibalta will be presenting a series of interesting products using different techniques, including Diamond painting, painting by numbers, cross-stitch and patchwork fabric. Artibalta Stand 12A23 Following on from the success of the fabulous Gemini twin-function machine, Crafter’s Companion is thrilled to launch the brand-new Gemini Junior to market. Perfectly complementing the Gemini in both size and style, the Junior is a more compact and portable die-cutting and embossing machine, offering crafters the versatility of a smaller format without compromising on the power and performance they’ve come to expect from the Gemini. With a plate size of 6in x 9in, the machine works perfectly with A5 size and is a great introduction to die-cutting for beginners or those wanting to craft away from home. The new Gemini Junior retails at £139.99 and comes complete with all plates required, as well as a starter kit worth £40 containing a 3D embossing folder and a selection of dies so crafters can begin die-cutting straight away. Cygnet Yarns Stand 11A22 Boho Spirit Solids is Cygnet’s brand new range, which has been introduced to perfectly coordinate with the hugely popular Boho Spirit variegated range. Available in six beautifully vibrant shades, this roving yarn falls somewhere between a DK and Aran weight yarn. The loftiness of the yarn means it will knit up on larger needles to create a feather light fabric, whereas using a smaller needle will result in a fabric with a fabulous drape and incredible sheen. With an RRP of £3.49 per 100g ball, this yarn is bound to be top of every knitter and crocheters wish list. Crafter’s Companion Stand 12G08