Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

new product showcase THE CRAFT COTTON COMPANY/VISAGE TEXTILES The Craft Cotton Company will launch an exciting new licence in 2019, featuring Miffy the rabbit. Now more than 60 years old, the iconic bunny has been loved by generations of young readers and in the past year, the brand has reached into the high street fashion and home décor markets. Now, The Craft Cotton Company has been granted a fabric licence, and its customers can look forward to a range of cotton and organic jersey designs featuring the lovable rabbit and friends. In 2018, the fabric specialist also collaborated with a number of popular sewing personalities including Debbie Shore and Stuart Hillard. At the February show, Debbie will be revealing two new ranges for spring and Christmas, while Stuart will unveil Rainbow Etchings, featuring subtle hand-drawn images including clouds and raindrops. A separate collection will be themed around hot air balloons and fairground fun. Sarah Payne will also be launching her first range on the company’s stand. Eastern Botanicals is a sophisticated collection of prints in a stylish pink, blue and black colour palette. craftcotton.com VDV A14 Family-owned business VDV was founded in 1992 by Zinoviy and Emma Kutni. In 2017, a new generation of owners joined the company, adding a contemporary touch with the new Emma’s Company brand. The supplier now specialises in bead embroidery, cross stitch, fancy stitch kits and DIY items such as cushion cases, toys, brooches and water-soluble canvas. shop.vdvkiev.com.ua STEPHANOISE BY GROVES La Stephanoise supplies the world’s largest selection of ribbons, trimmings, motifs and other decorative accessories. Thanks to a definitive range of more than 110,000 stocked items, the brand has a product to meet every customer need. Goods can be delivered quickly and efficiently, while regular introductions ensure that the range is kept up-to-date and on-trend. New customers can order online. Products will be delivered and invoiced in pounds sterling within a few days by Groves, the exclusive UK distributor. Groves has more than 3,000 best-selling lines ready for next day delivery at its UK centre. Its representatives can show samples of this range, and orders can also be placed via Groves’ website, where it’s easy to shop by brand. There’s also a dedicated UK specialist, Kay Gregg, who is available via k.gregg@groves-banks.com or +44 (0)7961 479 413 . stephanoise-mediac.com/gb grovesltd.co.uk VIRIDIAN Viridian will be showcasing Opal’s new Claude Monet-inspired four-ply yarn at CHSI. The artist’s legendary love of light and mood has been perfectly captured in the stunning new yarn. Each 100g ball contains 75 per cent wool and 25 per cent polyamide. viridianyarn.com 40 craft focus