Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

106 craft focus spring is in the air Day Trip designed by Dana Willard for AGF In the big state of Texas, there’s always a reason to take a day trip. Dana takes us on a colourful adventure through fields of blooming cacti, bluebonnets and all the things she loves about her home state. This range features designs in cottons, knits and rayon. Art Gallery Fabrics – Distributed by Hantex Ltd +44 (0)844 879 4719 www.hantex.co.uk Puppy love Who wouldn’t want to take home these adorable puppies? Now everyone can, with the Suitcase of Labs brand new cross stitch kit from Design Works Crafts. These three cheeky characters are ready to burst from the case and look set to cause trouble of the cutest kind. The kit comes with 14 count white aida fabric, stranded cottons, needle, charted design and cross stitch instructions. The finished piece measures 30cm by 30cm and the kits retail for £39.99. SoloCrafts +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com On the farm ‘Farm Animals’ and ‘Farm Birds’ printed needlepoint kits from The Fei Collection are classic designs with a modern feel for spring. These two designs complement each other very well. The finished tapestry, either being made up into cushions or being framed as pictures, will brighten any room. Each kit contains English Appleton wool, an index card, printed zweigart interlock canvas, needle, chart and instructions, all of which are packaged in The Fei Collection’s distinctive dark green gift bag with stylish cord handles. The Fei Collection +44 (0)1594 516 771 feicollection.co.uk