Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

back in Birmingham SOLOCRAFTS Stand K25, K29 and K31 solocrafts.com SoloCrafts will be joined by RIOLIS and Needleart World in Hall 12 at this year’s show. New cross stitch kits and crafts from RIOLIS, Grafitec, Diamond Dotz, Design Works Crafts and Janlynn will be on display. Design Works will be launching its new Stitch & Mat range (a sneak preview is pictured) – cross stitch kits with matching backgrounds to fit a photo frame in modern quirky designs. Check out the stands to take advantage of the special show offers. VIRIDIAN Stand J32 viridianyarn.com Viridian is launching two new show-stopping ranges from Opal at the CHSI Stitches show. Colours In Love is an enchanting range of eight shades that are sure to bring love to your heart and a spring to your step. Safari is another wonderful range of eight shades. This gentle and hardwearing yarn is perfect for your travels! Opal is the home of limited addition self-patterning sock yarn. Made of 75% virgin wool and 25% polyamide, it’s hard wearing yet gentle to delicate skin, perfect for both little ones and the more mature skin. Opal wool is machine washable at 40° for your convenience. KORBOND Stand E10 korbond.co.uk A brand new launch for this year’s show, Korbond is proud to introduce its collection of design-led craft storage, accessories and gifts for every occasion. Making a room feel cosy and complete can be achieved with the perfect final additions and this luxury craft storage collection is perfect to suit any space. It also acts as alternative gift idea to the usual flowers and chocolates that will bring a nostalgic smile to the receiver’s face. Complement the Creations by Korbond collection with the signature Korbond Care and Repair, as stocked in many major retailers. 58 craftfocus