Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

craft focus 29 mum’s the word Prepare for Mother’s Day, and make sure you have products to captialise on this one-day event LOVELY MUM Based on art work by Allison Hullyer, these kits from Bothy Threads make a beautiful, heartfelt gift. All are worked on 14 count Aida with clear diagrams and instructions and pre-sorted threads. Beryl Cook’s design, Bubbly, will bring a smile to her face and busy Mums with a family to organise will appreciate Wrendale’s Lovely Mum with a brood of fluffy bundles of love. Bothy Threads +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com A STITCH IN TIME If you are looking for something to offer your customers this Mother’s Day, look no further than the beautiful small cross stitch kits of the Textile Heritage Collection. The collection contains an extensive range of projects including needle-cases, lavender sachets, scissor keeps, keyrings, coasters, mini cards and their ever popular bookmark kits among many more! Textile Heritage Collection +44 (0)1355 229 446 textileheritage.com PEACEFUL THERAPY Dizzy & Creative design fun and quirky embroidery kits that make ideal gifts for people with all levels of stitching experience. The stitch guides are set out step- by-step for right and left handed stitchers. From innovative Embroidery in 2-Stitch Steps to more challenging Crewel Work, the Dizzy & Creative range provides a ‘something different’ gift for someone special. Dizzy & Creative +44 (0)7398 761 418 dizzyandcreative.co.uk THE FINISHING TOUCH A thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be shop bought. Using store cupboard ingredients for the cupcakes and a selection of FMM products to decorate them, crafters can create a fabulous gift that’s simple and easy to make. The pretty cakes pictured have been made by embossing sugarpaste circles with FMM Impression Mats Set 3 and Daphne, Heart and Alphabet Upper and Lower Cutters have been used to finish them off. FMM Sugarcraft +44 (0)1442 292 970 fmmsugarcraft.com DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Mother’s Day, Sunday 11 th March, 2018