Craft Focus - February/March 2026 (Issue 113)

ELITETINS A great gift for those who love to sew! Brand new cotton reel tins from Elite are ideal for keeping all those sewing accessories safe and sound. The dimensions are: 60mm (d) x 78mm, with six assorted colours available. info@elitetins.com www.elitetins.com SEARCH PRESS A revised edition of the official Barbie sewing book, featuring 50 stunning garments, all with full-size templates and easy-to-follow sewing instructions! Perhaps Barbie wants to be President today? Or a doctor, dancer or gardener? Or maybe she is looking for the right outfit for the beach, a walk in the park or a slumber party? Find her dream wardrobe within this book... Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 50 stylish garments. Sew clothes for every day: jeans and a tie-waist shirt for a picnic in the country, a fleecy jumper and trousers for skiing, a jersey onesie for a sleepover or dungarees for DIY. Or create outfits for special occasions, such as a floral cocktail dress, A-line wedding dress or a formal lacy dress. +44 (0)1892 510 850 www.searchpress.com DIZZY & CREATIVE This kit, Autumn Leaves, bridges the space between pure crewel work and freestyle embroidery. Using a total of 20 (yes, 20!) stitches, it could also be classed as a sampler. The perfect way to wind down and practice some new or forgotten stitches, with a sprinkling of beads to add a finishing sparkle. The kit includes DMC threads, bead selection, needle and full stitch guide. The signature stitch library sets out each of the 20 stitches step by step for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Absolute beginners may find the layering of stitches provides a challenge but the step-by-step stitch guides take you through the stitch sequence step by step, and the Dizzy team is always on hand by email to give help and advice where needed. The finished panel measures approximately 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in) and can be mounted as wall art, or incorporated into other projects such as, bags, cushions, quilts, book covers etc. The RRP is £28. info@dizzyandcreative.co.uk www.dizzyandcreative.co.uk 32

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