Craft Focus - Aug/Sep (Issue 68)

62 craft focus get set go! Block by block Generations of quilters have loved the tumbling blocks pattern for its colour-play and stacked cube illusion. This version, by Rachel’s of Greenfield, features detailed instructions explaining how to recreate the classic design using only straight seams. The finished size is 22in by 21in and the kit includes fabric for the top, back and binding, as well as batting, quilting designs and precise patterns. It’s available from Hantex. +44 (0)1754 820 800 hantex.co.uk Child’s play Founded by Sara Duchars and Sarah Marks, Buttonbag specialises in textile-based crafts like sewing, knitting, cross stitch and embroidery. Many of the company’s kits are specially designed for children, and will introduce the user to a range of new techniques, improving fine motor skills, hand-to-eye coordination and problem solving. The company will be launching a number of attractively packaged sets this autumn, including these kitten, doll, unicorn and puppy variations. +44 (0)208 525 1640 buttonbag.co.uk Beside the sea New from Karen Carter for Heritage Crafts, On the Beach is a light- hearted cross stitch project featuring seagulls, buckets, spades and other traditional seaside imagery. It’s priced at £26.25 and comes with all the materials needed to complete this sunny design. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com