Craft Focus - Oct/Nov (Issue 63)

18 cra ftfocus brand spanking new Marquetry for all Marquetry is the art of cutting and applying pieces of veneer to a board, making a beautiful picture. Peak Dale Products has released a new ’20s girls-themed Marquetry kits, which have been designed with expert Quentin Smith. Marquetry may seem like a daunting and labour-intensive craft but these new marquetry kits lead you step-by-step into the beautiful world of wood. It’s traditionally a male-dominated craft but the company is aiming to break down this barrier with its new designs. The kits are a great gift for anybody interested in marquetry but don’t know where to start. The four kits are designed for beginners, and contain all the veneers, backing board, glue, knife, practice piece and full instructions. The finished picture measures 24cm x 18cm, which will fit into a standard picture frame. The stunning finished pictures look amazing when grouped together. Peak Dale Products +44 (0)129 878 447 sales@peakdaleproducts.co.uk peakdaleproducts.co.uk Reborn vintage vibe Crafter’s Companion has announced it now holds the license for Holly Hobbie. It features a delightful series of 13 x A6 stamp sets featuring the classic watercolour illustrations, which are perfect for adorning pretty cards, gifts and home decor items for all ages. Each stamp set includes the adorable hand-drawn images and a choice of whimsical sentiments. Crafters will love revisiting this vintage children’s character, and the range is sure to add a sense of nostalgia to any papercraft creations this autumn. Crafter’s Companion +44 (0)1388 660 930 trade@crafterscompanion.co.uk crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk Making a splash! Six of Cloud9's most popular prints have been re-introduced as a sophisticated collection of laminates. Matte Laminates by Cloud9 Fabrics have a lovely matte polyurethane (PU) coating, which make them perfect fabric for accessories, bags and outerwear. Cloud9 fabrics are distributed by Hantex +44 (0)1754 820 800 sales@hantex.co.uk hantex.co.uk Beautiful blackwork Bothy Threads has many new designs for the autumn, but these ones particularly caught our eye. The four new blackwork designs by Eleanor Firston are very striking and include Irises, Roses, Daffodils and Tulips. All designs measure 28cm x 33cm and are worked on 14 hpi Aidia in stranded cotton, metallic threads and some have gold beads. All feature full cross-stitch and backstitch, and each design retails at £24.99. Bothy Threads +44 (0)1900 828 844 info@bothythreads.com bothythreads.com