Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

92 craft focus Make additional sales by stocking contemporary craft books alongside your other product offerings. We review the latest editions to hit the shelves bookstand HANGING KOKEDAMA: CREATING POTLESS PLANTS FOR THE HOME By Coraleigh Parker Price £20 ISBN: 9781911127390 Jacqui Small Learn all about creating potless plants from botanical extraordinaire, Coraleigh Parker. Decorating with indoor plants has never been more popular and hanging kokedama is the ultimate botanical trend. A versatile and inexpensive craft, you can turn any of your favourite plants into a kokedama on a (shoe) string in no time. Within the pages of the book you will find everything you need to give it a go, including advice on curating kokedama, tools for the job, soil ingredients and step by step guides. We say: “This is a fascinating and unusual craft that will satisfy those looking for something a little bit different to try in 2018. A variant of bonsai, this is truly an individual art form.” SEWING SEW CUTE CREATURES By Mariska Vos-Bolman Price £10.99 ISBN: 9781782215790 Search Press This book will help you to sew 12 cute amigurumi-style toys. Choose from Pippa Puppy, Sally Seahorse and Patty Piglet. All the full-size templates are provided in the book and the instructions are clearly illustrated and easy to follow.The projects are ideal for beginners and can be sewn by machine or hand. We say: “Amigurumi was one of the top craft trends of 2017 and shows no sign of abating.These eye-catching and lovable designs would make the perfect gift for the young, or young at heart!” MARCH KOKEDAMA MARCH