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Just in time for Easter, we love these new Gonk greeting cards including Easter Bunny (GOEB1758). These designs are stitched on 14ct aida and come with white cards. The cards measure 144mm x 144mm with a square aperture. For further info, visit: https://www.hcrafts.com/
If you love yarn cakes and you love colour, you'll love these new Marshmallow Pies from Cygnet Yarns! With long self-striping colours, this double-knit weight knitting and crochet yarn is perfect for making all kinds of projects, from shawls, cardigans and blankets to scarves, sweaters and more. Each cake boasts a generous 540m meterage, ideal for one ball projects. It's incredibly soft and machine washable available in seven mouth-watering shades: Red Hot Rio, Pink in Bio, I'm Yacht Leaving, Knowledge is Flower, Bee Unapologetic, Graffiti Sweetie & Purple Rain on Me.
Visit: www.cygnetyarns.com
Dizzy & Creative's latest kit, Crewel Heart, is worked on a sturdy cotton base, using a gorgeous combination of romantic pink and green DMC threads. Using a total of 15 embroidery stitches, this kit is perfect for those starting out on a stitching journey and building a stitch repertoire, as well as a pastime piece for the more experienced. The panel is approximately 20cm (8in) square with the outline design printed on it. All DMC threads and needle are included in the kit. A fully illustrated stitch library details each stitch used, set out step by step for both right and left handers. Retails at £17.
Ali Ferguson's work takes inspiration from domestic life and the objects that surround and comfort us in our homes. Vintage fabric and hand-embroidered text are beautifully paired to create evocative pieces that are imbued with the magic of everyday existence. In this wonderful book, Cloth Stories, author Ali Fergusson, reveals the secrets of her work and shares her ingenious methods for finding inspiration at home to create stunning work that uses embroidery, quilting, collage and found objects.
The details are as follows: ISBN 9781849948180 · RRP £25 · Hardback · Published by Batsford in March 2024
www.batsfordbooks.com
With Valentine's Day around the corner, this gonk card is sure to be a hit! This greeting card has an RRP £9.95. The design is full of detail and, as it consists of all whole crosses, is not difficult to stitch. The design is stitched on 14 count aida and come with white card. The card measures 144mm x 144mm (5 3/4in x 5 3/4in) with a square aperture.
Visit: www.hcrafts.com to see more designs!
The Desk Curve Lamp boasts a sleek and slim design, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any workspace. Its pristine white aluminium finish adds a touch of modernity, ensuring that it seamlessly blends into any decor.
The distinctive half-moon shape of this lamp ensures that it evenly illuminates your work area, eliminating shadows and allowing you to create stunning designs with ease. With its five-step dimmer, you can easily adjust the brightness of this lamp to suit your needs. Whether it's a bright, crisp light for detailed work or a more relaxed, ambient light for relaxation, the dimmer has you covered.
The desk curve lamp features daylight LEDs, which mimic natural sunlight, allowing you to see true and accurate colours. This feature is particularly beneficial for professionals in the craft industry, as it allows them to create perfect designs with precision.
This lamp also comes with a magnetic mobile phone holder, perfect for vloggers and content creators. Keep your phone securely in place while filming or taking photos of your creations, allowing you to capture your masterpieces effortlessly.
https://native-lighting.com/product/desk-curve-lamp/
Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions for the design community has introduced PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2024. The Craft Focus team can't get enough of this shade that's set to take high streets by storm!
Cross Stitch or Die Tryin' features 30 patterns that speak to all hip hop lovers who aren't afraid to show their nerdier side. Crafty hip hop aficionados of all ages will be able to appreciate the patterns, many of which are beginner friendly and can be completed in a couple of hours. And don't sweat the technique; experienced cross stitcher Kate Blandford gives you easy-to-follow instructions with information on what materials you will need and helpful tricks no matter what level you're at. So grab your hoops and needles and show the world that you may have 99 problems but cross stitching ain't one! Available from Home | Dokument Press - £12.99!
Vendula London is proud to partner with The Pink Ribbon Foundation to help support the fight against breast cancer, in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where do you buy pink ribbon? From a haberdashery, of course! Vendula's Ribbons and Bows Haberdashery range includes 3D rolls of fabrics, a vintage sewing machine and, naturally, plenty of pink ribbons! For this collection, Vendula will donate up to 8% of sales to The Pink Ribbon Foundation. The Ribbons & Bows Haberdashery Grace Bag, first bag of our new range in partnership with the Pink Ribbon Foundation, can be used every day or on a special occasion, carried by the handle, over the shoulder or worn crossbody, and it will fit in all of your essentials. https://www.vendulalondon.com/uk/new-aw23-ranges/new-aw23-shopfront-ranges/ribbons-and-bows-haberdashery
As we enter the new year, we're so pleased to be celebrating our 100th issue! Our 100th birthday milestone is credit to our advertisers, supporters and loyal readers, thank you! And - happy new year! The latest issue is available now. Read Craft Focus magazine for free!