Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

60 craft focus mum's the word Amanda Butler The latest design in Amanda Butler’s Eckley Tales collection measures 11cm x 8cm and is stitched on 14-count white aida fabric. The kit includes a cross stitch and backstitch chart, pre-sorted DMC threads and a needle. Prices are available upon request. +44 (0)7486 449 305 etsy.com/uk/shop/ AmandaJButlerDesigns Bothy Threads Designed by Rose Swalwell, this delightful quartet from Bothy Threads represents the four seasons. Worked in long stitch on 14 hpi printed outline canvas, each design would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift. Each one retails at £30.25. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com Country Love Crafts Made from MDF, these charming hearts are popular all year round but sell particularly well in the run-up to Mother’s Day. Some have holes for hanging, and the shapes can be decorated with paint, ink, stamps, decoupage and other embellishments. It’s also possible to transfer on a sentimental photograph or customise with a personal message or memory. The shapes retail at £2.23 for three and £3.30 for six, available from Country Love Crafts. +44 (0)1235 861 700 countrylovecrafts.com Crafter’s Companion Crafter’s Companion has launched the new Sew Lovely collection, which joins the Sara Signature range this season. The coordinating products can be used to create beautiful papercraft and sewing projects, from handmade cards and gifts to mixed media and home décor. Combining florals with stitched patterns in pretty palette of pink, teal, yellow and peach, the collection includes papers, traditional and multimedia dies, stamps, embossing folders, washi tape, fabrics, faux leather, felt and zips. +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk FMM Sugarcraft This charming box-frame artwork from FMM Sugarcraft has been created using Bright & Light clay and the Mummy and Baby Hippopotamus cutter set. Cake decorators can use their own creative touches to personalise each family member and make them easily recognisable. The company’s air-drying clay is flexible and easy to use, while the cutter set is handy for themed cakes and bakes. Other designs are available. +44 (0)1442 292 970 fmmsugarcraft.com