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Hawthorn Handmade has introduced three new cross stitch kits. Firstly, Born to Craft is created with just a simple cross stitch. Secondly, A Stitch in Time is perfect for all stitchers; and lastly the rainbow design perfectly complements the new crafty word designs. The bright and fun pattern has no fiddly partial stitches or back stitch and the block colours make this a really simply project for beginners. For further information, email: info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk or visit the website: www.hawthornhandmade.com
The product range is featured in full in our August/September issue available now to read online for FREE
The product is featured in our August/September issue available now to read online for FREE
This earth design really comes into its own on Zweigart's beautiful 28 ct. Cashel linen with the all-over print 'Mini Dots' (3281/1129) in delicate light blue. The design can be downloaded free of charge from the homepage: www.zweigart.de/embroidery
Did you know? Zweigart's trademark is the Orange Line, an orange-coloured thread in the selvedge of all Zweigart® fabrics. This is the company's sign for best quality and state-of-the-art fabrics that are colourfast, easy-care and precise in weaving. Be sure to also explore the rest of the collection on the company's website and check out the new Instagram page at www.instagram.com/zweigartneedleworkfabrics For further information, email info@zweigart.de or visit the website: www.zweigart.de
edding's EcoLine markers are eco-friendly with at least 90 per cent of the total plastic used made from recycled material (including 83 per cent post-consumer material), whilst the edding 24 EcoLine Highlighter has been awarded the 'Blue Angel' eco-label and at least 90 per cent of the cap and barrel are made from renewable resources. All our EcoLine markers are refillable, made in Germany and are classified as Climate Neutral products. What's more, is that from April 2022, 5p from the sale of every single EcoLine marker will be donated to Tree Appeal and their Trees for Schools campaign, whereby students in a UK school get involved and plant trees, reduce CO2 in our atmosphere, and learn about the environment. The campaign is also part of the Tree Twinning initiative through which every tree planted in the UK will also see a tree planted in Africa. This means for every 120 EcoLine markers sold, two trees will be planted (one in a UK school and one in Africa) which will collectively remove over 700kg of CO2 from the atmosphere. Based off the predicted annual sales the company hopes to remove just over 700tonnes of CO2 this year alone.
For further information, email info@edding.co.uk or visit the website: www.edding.co.uk You can read about more eco-friendly products in our June/ July issue - download for free now!
Michael's Bridal Fabrics has increased its range of eco-friendly French laces. Some are using organic cotton, combined with viscose made from wood pulp where new trees are planted when the ones to produce the yarn are cut down. One of these articles is a re-coloured existing design, and now include colours: Jeans, Dk Emerald and White. Many of the existing designs will also be converted to using the organic cotton option as the company replaces them.
For further information, call +44 (0)1322 380 480 or visit: www.michaelsbridalfabrics.co.uk
Blooming with Love is the 99th kit in the ever-popular collaboration between Bothy Threads and Wrendale Designs, marking the special occasion with another fun and colourful design that brings stitching to life.
Can this mischievous Spaniel be forgiven for digging up the tulips with that cheeky grin? Part of the Bothy Threads Spring Collection, available on 14th June 2022, the kit contains; 16 count Zweigart Aida with a printed speckled background, pre-sorted stranded cottons, needle, stitch diagram and instructions.
The finished size measures 26cm x 26cm. This design uses full cross stitches and back stitch.
info@bothythreads.com
www.bothythreads.com
Hawthorn Handmade's new Granny Square Needle Minder is perfect for all crochet loving stitchers! This handy magnetic needle minder will keep an eye on all your needles and pins when you're not using them. Entirely made in the UK, the RRP is £8.
For further information call +44 (0)1258 863 873, email wholesale@hawthornhandmade.co.uk or visit www.hawthornhandmade.com
Inspired by the wildlife of the British countryside, this beginner-friendly kit from The Crafty Kit Company's new 'animal families' range contains everything needed to make a cute little hen and two chicks. Inside you'll find specialist felting needles, 100 per cent felting wool, and clear, step-by-step instructions. It's proudly made in Scotland by The Crafty Kit Company. The RRP is £13.60.
For further information, call +44 (0)1620 860 907, email trade@craftykitcompany.co.uk or visit: https://trade.craftykitcompany.co.uk
Spotting a gap in the market; Peak Dale has introduced a taster kit that's easy to do but rewarding, postbox friendly and affordable.
Keeping this brief in mind, the Intro Into range was born. “We've been throwing ideas around here at Peak Dale Products HQ office and are launching five crafty kits.” Dan Aldous, Director at Peak Dale continues, “We'll constantly be adding to the Intro Into range. Keep an eye out for more new and exciting kits which are in the pipeline including origami, iris folding, metal embossing and pebble art.”
For further information, call +44 (0)1298 78447, email sales@peakdaleproducts.co.uk or visit: www.peakdaleproducts.co.uk
ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Clairefontaine brand, has launched a new 'dried flowers' collection within its crafting ranges. These attractive packs will undoubtedly prove popular with fans of 'Oshibana', the Japanese art of pressed flowers. There are five different colour themed packs available, including yellow, rose, lavender, red and an assorted option. Each pack contains 12 dried real flower and leaf pieces, which can be handled carefully with a clamp to create a wide range of attractive items. They're ideal for card making, as well as being used to decorate a wide variety of ornamental or display items.
For further information, call +44 (0)1553 696 600, email sales@exaclair.co.uk or visit: www.exaclairlimited.com
These new, ceramic, Peace and Freedom brooches, hot from the kiln are available from Stockwell Ceramics. They're entirely handmade in Stockwell's Cornish studio and come in a large and small size. The design is taken from the wonderful collection found in The Warner Textile Archive.
For further information, email info@stockwellceramics.co.uk or visit the website www.stockwellceramics.co.uk