Craft Focus - Aug/Sep (Issue 68)

craft focus 57 craft kits Feeling blue This eye-catching printed needlepoint tapestry is produced by The Fei Collection, and is currently stocked by Liberty of London. Designer Fei Trapnell was inspired by a magnificent Indian blue peacock at Prinknash Bird and Deer Park in Gloucestershire. The set includes printed interlock canvas, English Appletons wool, a shade card, tapestry needle, chart and instructions. It’s packaged in a dark green gift bag and once complete, can be used as a cushion front or wall hanging. +44 (0)1594 516 771 feicollection.co.uk get set go! Craft kits are as popular as ever. Here’s a few highlights that will be hitting the shelves this autumn In a knot Macramé is one of this year’s biggest craft trends, which makes these new Design Works kits a timely addition to Solocrafts’ extensive catalogue. Each of the traditional knotting craft sets contains cotton cord together with a wooden dowel, finials and trims. There are five variations available, with more launches expected soon. Measuring 8in x 24in, the kits pictured here are Natural Twist and Have a Heart. Both retail at £18.99. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com All square Pixelhobby UK has lots of new products available for autumn and Christmas, including this on-trend cactus magnet set. Retailing at just £4.99, it’s a great impulse purchase. Kits come with a baseplate and colourful tiles, and work well for crafters of all ages. A selection of festive designs, including a gingerbread house, snowman and reindeer, are also ready to order now. +44 (0)1278 429 804 pixelhobby.org.uk