Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

new product showcase CRAFT BUDDY A05 Craft Buddy is delighted to unveil 12 new Crystal Card kits, with a mixture of spring, Easter and classic designs available. The craft is suitable for adults and children, and includes greetings cards, wall art, sticker motifs and LED wall canvases. There are therapeutic benefits too, as Crystal Art has the ability to lower stress levels, increase attention span and develop cognitive skills. As a bonus, the cards and artworks produced are exceptionally sparkly and beautiful. craftbuddyltd.co.uk HARDICRAFT H21 Dutch brand Hardicraft will be making its debut at CHSI Stitches in 2019. The company offers a variety of crochet and felt kits, as well as its own Craft Essentials collection. All kits contain everything needed to complete the project, and the latest range includes patterns by well-known designers such as Christel Krukkert and Imke Crooijmans. hardicraft.com ZWEIGART A25 Zweigart is renowned for its comprehensive range of needlework fabrics, characterised by the company’s famous orange line. Its state-of- the-art designs are colourfast and easy to care for, with precise weaving that makes the material ideal for a range of uses. At CHSI this year, Zweigart will reveal its new embroidery and stamping combinations, together with all latest trends and beautiful products. zweigart.com HOOOKED Hoooked’s brand new RibbonXL consists of six bespoke copper lurex brass yarns mixed with recycled cotton. The product’s metallic shimmer creates a lavish, exclusive feel that is well-suited to home décor projects. The whole collection is soft to the touch, providing a wonderful way to add a hint of rose gold to any DIY creation. Visitors to Hoooked’s stand can view the company’s complete range for more information. hoookedyarn.com 42 craft focus