19 BRAND SPANKING NEW MAKEBOX & CO. Capture the quiet magic of sunset with the exclusive Cath Kidston x MakeBox & Co. embroidery collaboration. Blending the nostalgia of vintage prints with contemporary craft, this kit is perfect for beginners, featuring a pre-printed cloth that makes stitching completely effortless. At the heart of this dreamy skyscape are soft appliqué clouds crafted from signature Cath Kidston florals and ginghams. As you layer fabric and thread, you’ll awaken a slumbering sun with satin-stitch rays, scatter stardust across the cotton heavens, and grow a cluster of textured 3D roses. More than just a project, it’s a creative journey into a whimsical world where heritage design meets handmade storytelling. info@makebox.co https://makebox.co BATSFORD This fascinating book explores how to introduce notions of time and place to your textile art practice, to give deeper meaning and emotional resonance to your work. Renowned British textile artist Claire Wellesley-Smith demonstrates how these two fundamental concepts are linked – we experience time through place, and vice versa – and make endlessly rewarding themes for textile art. Practical ideas for incorporating time and place into your work include: • Taking the time: how to observe mindfulness and care in choosing materials, and how to stitch with intention to create a more meaningful piece of work. • Textile temporalities: observing time passing through stitch, through daily embroidery journals and recording aspects of life, either environmental or personal, over certain durations of time. • Gathering together: Using textile art within the wider community to record memories, share ideas and create a sense of togetherness. • Geographies of making: creating site-specific embroidery pieces, for display or otherwise, that are tied to a specific place and time. • Stitching connection: ideas for collaborating with other artists in group projects that are passed back and forth between the participants over time sales@batsfordbooks.com www.batsfordbooks.com SANTORO LONDON Get hooked on creativity with the Gorjuss Grey Cat Crochet Kit, a charming craft project that brings a little handmade magic to every stitch. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this delightful kit offers a fun, screenfree activity that encourages creativity, relaxation, and the joy of making something from scratch. Inside the kit, everything needed to create a lovable Gorjussinspired cat is included, from soft yarn and stuffing to easy-to-follow pattern instructions. As each stitch comes together, crafters can watch their new furry friend take shape before adding their own personal touches to create a truly unique keepsake. Whether enjoyed as a cosy afternoon activity or given as a thoughtful gift, this kit is sure to be a purr-fect choice for craft and feline lovers. Once complete, the finished crochet cat becomes a charming companion to display, treasure, or share with someone special. Part of the much-loved Gorjuss Memories collection, the Cat Crochet Kit combines creativity, character, and a touch of crafty charm. With every loop and stitch, crafters can bring a little Gorjuss magic to life while discovering the joy of handmade creations. marketing@santoro-london.com www.harmonielane.com
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