Craft Focus - Jun/Jul (Issue 67)

craft focus 15 brand spanking new brand spanking new Dreammachine Tandy Leather has added the Janome HD-3000 sewing machine to its extensive product portfolio. The easy-to-operate appliance can handle delicate leather, and is also sturdy enough to wrangle thick hide. Under its flip-up top there’s an instruction guide and settings to complete a variety of tasks, as well as extra feet. Eighteen stitches, including a one-step buttonhole, make this a fun yet professional model to operate. There’s also a hard cover for easy storage. +44 (0)800 085 6765 tandyleather.eu Building blocks New from Crafter’s Companion, these Build- A-Block dies can be used to make patchwork a quick and easy process. The hassle-free medium of die-cutting means it is simple to ensure a precise cut, and it’s even possible to cut multiple layers at once, saving time on quilted projects. The shapes within the box allow the user to create a wide range of quilt blocks, in sizes ranging from three to 12 inches. These can be mixed and matched to create more than 80 different designs. Each pack comes with a 20-page booklet and instructions, while the company's online learning pages offer even more inspiration. +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk Soft touch Craftfoam has been keeping families entertained for years, helping them to make fantastic models and decorations. There are plenty of uses for the product, which is versatile, rigid and easy to shape. It can be used to make homemade stamps, which will last long enough to provide hours of fun, even after being dipped in paint. The foam is also available in handy sheet sizes and a range of thicknesses, which means it is ideal for sculpting and shaping summer-themed decorations. It is available in green or grey, and can be painted with oil-based colour. Craftfoam can be delivered anywhere in the UK and also comes in a ready-to-use number and letter format. +44 (0)114 249 5626 craftfoam.co.uk An exclusive round-up of the newest product offerings Elegant stitches Heritage Crafts has added two new kits to its extensive catalogue. Emily, designed by John Clayton, will become part of the Elegant range. It measures 16.5cm x 27.5cm and retails at £38.60. Another design, Wag Your Tail, will join The Peter Underhill Collection this summer. It costs £23.65 and is 21.5cm x 17cm. Both projects are available on 27 count evenweave or 14 count Aida and contain Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons sorted onto numbered cards, a needle, clear charts and instructions. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com