Craft Focus - Jun/Jul (Issue 67)

22 cra ftfocus brand spanking new Fairy tales Bothy Threads has several new kits available for summer 2018, including this eye-catching Stardust design. It’s part of Sue Waddicor’s Fairies collection, and retails at £27.49. Also launching this month is Little Clown, a charming little puffin that forms part of a quartet of wildlife-inspired images by Hannah Dale from Wrendale Designs. The project has a retail price of £29.49. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com Material gains Korbond will be launching its new House of Textures collection this summer, featuring a range of design-led craft storage, accessories and gifts. The latest product selection combines traditional sewing with contemporary functionality using textural fabrics, resulting in an urban yet homely feel. The new lines look set to be popular with mainstream audiences, and will be available from June. +44 (0)1476 573 227 korbond.co.uk All in a name You Name It! By Express Yourself MIP is an instant personalisation solution that can be used in many ways, including card making, gift wrapping, personalising school books, files, boxes, door plaques and in many other settings. The range includes popular names in a beautiful stick-on finish, together with alphabet stickers in two formats and four colourways. Merchandising solutions to suit all retail environments are also available. +44 (0)1983 209 590 secondnature.co.uk Child’s play Featuring 25 timeless handmade designs, Very British Toddler Knits is comprised of four collections for children aged one to six. Based on the popularity of outfits worn by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Susan Campbell’s beautiful designs include a range of traditional yet stylish clothing and accessories. Each project consists of easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs, together with additional diagrams and templates for extra sewn accents. Susan has also included a special palace mouse to correspond with each section, along with a pattern for miniature knitted and sewn garments. The book has an RRP of £12.99. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com