Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

110 craft focus spring is in the air Just to say Mouseloft’s ‘Stitchlets for Special Occasions’ range offers counted cross stitch kits suitable for a wide range of celebrations. The Springtime Bunny kit features a cute rabbit enjoying the delicate perfume of a bright daffodil and the Floral Wishes and Just to Say designs are also popular at this time of the year. All the kits in this range include a card and envelope as well as everything you need to stitch the design, all for £2.99. There are currently 23 designs in the range, covering birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduation and many more, and point of sale displays are available. Mouseloft +44 (0)1477 533 566 mouseloft.co.uk Easter fun Décopatch’s ready-to-decorate maché props have been designed with a range of Easter celebrations and home décor crafting projects in mind. The maché baskets are ideal for collecting Easter eggs and provide fun crafting projects to help build enthusiasm for egg hunts and celebrations. Egg and chicken ornaments can then be decorated to fill the home with a fun, seasonal theme. Easter Décopatch papers include bright, floral motifs reminiscent of the new spring blooms, as well as geometric and modern designs in seasonal greens, pinks and yellows. To make a real statement, also available is a 146cm-tall maché bunny rabbit that would make for an impressive centrepiece. ExaClair (Uk supplier of Décopatch) +44 (0)1553 696 600 exaclairlimited.com Tallinn designed by Jessica Swift for AGF Jessica’s travels through Eastern Europe bring to life Tallinn. Picturesque Czech villages, graceful swans and a deep love for combining quirky folk motifs come together in this vibrant and playful fabric collection. Art Gallery Fabrics – Distributed by Hantex Ltd +44 (0)844 879 4719 hantex.co.uk Garden Ramble by Sarah York for Cloud9 Fabrics This beautiful range of printed 100 percent organic double gauze cotton is a modern take on classic floral themes. It’s inspired by meandering garden paths, the sweet smells, and the calm you feel as you walk among flowers. Cloud9 Fabrics – Distributed by Hantex Ltd +44 (0)844 879 4719 hantex.co.uk