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Available in a selection of colours and combinations, Modelo Fabrics' jacquard jersey is well-suited to dressmaking and home sewing projects. It's made from a mix of viscose, polyester and elastane and is stocked by Hantex.
+44 (0)1754 820 800
hantex.co.uk
Heritage Crafts has added Robin in Winter to its Nigel Artingstall Wildlife collection. Available as a complete cross stitch kit with 27-count evenweave or 14-count aida, this design is supplied with DMC stranded cottons, a needle, charts and instructions. It retails at £28.90.
+44 (0)1889 575 256
www.hcrafts.com
Miniart Crafts has released a new selection of bead embroidery kits. Each comes with fabric, a pattern, beads, threads and a needle. There are options for every ability level and a range of styles from Art Deco to minimalist.
+44 (0)1354760 022
www.puzzlesandplay.co.uk
Essdee's MasterCut carving kit comes with five self-adhesive stamps and a 4mm carving block made from soft eraser-like material. There's also a stamping tool and ink pad so users can print their own artwork.
+44 (0)1562 607 87
essdee.co.uk
Crafter's Companion's Subscription Box 19 contains everything that's needed to create a varied selection of cards. The kit includes word-shaped balloon and banner dies with sentiments and confetti stamps, and a host of pretty papers in a pastel colour palette. The box is supplied monthly, retailing at £24.99.
+44 (0)1388 663 251
crafterscompanion.co.uk
Available from GMC Publications this November, Jessie Chui's Paper Flower Art (RRP £25) shows readers how to create beautiful blooms using paper. Perfect for bouquets, buttonholes and table displays, this stunning volume is set to be a must-have for papercrafters of all ability levels.
Limited to an edition of just 100, The Crafty Kit Company's Halloween Hare contains everything crafters need to make a beautiful needle felted hare and pumpkin. The set also comes with a certificate, Halloween card and special wood-handled felting tool. The trade price is £9.20, and the kit retails at £24.
+44 (0)1620 860 907
www.craftykitcompany.co.uk
ExaClair has added new Christmas gift wrap to its Clairefontaine Kraft range. Featuring dinosaurs and sausage dogs, both designs are available in the half-size 'Tiny Rolls' format.
“Following our double award win at the London Stationery Show, we have received unprecedented interest in our Tiny Rolls,” says Clement Rouillard, marketing manager. “We are very pleased to extend the smaller-sized rolls into these on-trend Kraft papers.” For details, visit www.exaclairlimited.com
We love Craft Buddy's new Forever Flowers range. Each DIY flower-making kit allows crafters to create their own floral designs. There's a variety of different options, and the product can be used for everything from lighting displays and wreaths to bouquets. The interchangeable flower heads allow the user to tweak the design according to the occasion, whether it's a summer barbecue or wintry Christmas place setting. For details, visit www.craftbuddyltd.co.uk
Suitable for crafters aged 10 and above, this knit-your-own dragon kit is ideal for those with a limited experience. With a spiky spine and impressive wings, the cute animal comes with everything that's needed including yarn, needles, stuffing and full instructions. Once complete, the toy is 23cm tall, with a retail price of £14.
+44 (0)1620 860 907
www.craftykitcompany.co.uk