Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

GINA-B SILKWORKS BP02 Visitors to Gina-B Silkworks’ stand will be able to feast their eyes on the company’s flower comb ribbon ruching range, which can be used to make stunning ribbonwork blooms. Each template pack contains two double-edged, reusable acrylic tools for creating different effects on ribbon and fabrics. The collection also includes a project magazine and starter kit. Customers at CHSI Stitches will receive two free template tool packs with every 10 purchased. The company will also be adding Sagemon fabric decoration tools to its ever-growing Japanese craft range. Each reusable acrylic template features a traditional figure, with babies, bunnies and dolls to choose from. Full instructions for making up each design and adding variations such as a hat or kimono are included. ginabsilkworkstrade.co.uk QB CRAFT WHOLESALE A16 and A18 QB Craft Wholesale will be exhibiting at CHSI for the first time this year and will display a large selection of brands including Dylon, Olfa, Daylight, Pilot Pen and Whitecroft. The company will also introduce its new Crafter’s Dream collection, which includes circular rotating mats with a locking design, self-healing cutting mats and a range of quilting rulers, cutters and blades. There will be a number of exclusive show promotions including free shipping and no minimum order requirement. qbcraftwholesale.co.uk STYLETECHCRAFT StyleTechCraft has added four colours to its Opal collection in time for CHSI Stitches. The new shades of green, bright green, amber and orange will join the company’s extensive range of craft films. As the user moves the vinyl sheet around, the colours change subtly. Opal features a total of eight hues, all of which are permanent and can be applied to everything from a favourite cup to a car window. The product can be used with all cutting machines including Cricut and Silhouette, as well as die cuts, craft punches and scissors. styletechcraft.com ODDIES TEXTILES E14 Oddies will present its stunning collection of John Louden 50’s cotton batiks. Featuring traditional and modern cotton designs, the range is produced in India by specialist craftsmen using techniques that have been passed from generation to generation. The waxing and dyeing process creates elaborate and wonderful patterns, and there are more than 30 designs available. Fabrics are supplied in 110cm widths in 10m bolts or 20m full width rolls. oddies-textiles.co.uk new product showcase craft focus 39