Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

62 craft focus mum's the word Solocrafts Aptly named Romance, this stunning new cross stitch creation from Riolis shows a demure young lady with her hair pulled back. The main part of the design is stitched on Zweigart 14-count white aida, while the hair decoration is worked in ribbons and beads to appear three-dimensional. The kit comes with a colour chart and full instructions and retails at £33.99. It measures 25cm x 25cm. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com PlastiKote Belly baskets have a fabulous shape and can be used in virtually every room, making a great Mother’s Day present idea. Designs can be personalised using PlastiKote’s handy range, and this trio of colours looks particularly stunning. Classic teal, dusty coral and lime green are just three of many shades available. +31 561 694 400 plastikote.co.uk Peak Dale Products Available from Peak Dale Products, this stunning embossed picture frame is ideal for displaying family photographs. It’s available in kit form, and comes with all the contents, instructions, patterns and tools needed to make the finished item. +44 (0)1298 78 447 peakdaleproducts.co.uk ExaClair ExaClair, UK supplier of Décopatch, has designed a range of maché supports and papers for the Mother’s Day market. The new supports include ready-to-decorate photo frames and books, teamed with modern, stylish papers featuring floral and geometric motifs. “Mother’s Day is often a sentimental occasion where crafters are looking to put their own stamp on gifts,” says Clement Rouillard, Marketing Manager. “For crafters preferring to upcycle, these products can be used to decorate any surface, including wood, metal, ceramic and glass, giving a new life to tired photo frames, trinket boxes, vases and even furniture.” +44 (0)1553 696 600 exaclairlimited.com Search Press Leading craft publisher Search Press has many titles that are perfect for gifting, including Half Yard Bags and Purses by bestselling author Debbie Shore. The book contains 24 projects, with 12 bags and 12 matching purses. Designs include flowery patchwork totes, backpacks with faux leather detailing, clasp-top clutches, cute floral message bags, practical folder holders and a stylish business travel bag. Each purse is made in the same style and fabric as its corresponding bag, requiring no more than half a yard of outer fabric together with hardware, trimmings and lining. The instructions are provided in Debbie’s clear, friendly style, along with easy-to-follow photography. Each template is included at full size, and there are QR-coded video links that provide additional support from the author. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com