Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

craft focus 19 brand spanking new Proud as a peacock We love Corinne Lapierre’s contemporary craft kits. Ideal for stitchers who wish to develop their skills, this colourful peacock comes with all the materials needed to complete the project, including luxuriously soft wool-mix felt, embroidery threads, needles, a threader and a comprehensive stitch guide. The range also includes a sewing pouch and pin cushion. Corinne Lapierre +44 (0)113 246 0403 corinnelapierre.com Brick by brick Simbrix was born after its inventor’s children became frustrated with established water and heat-fused bead sets. Its colourful bricks click satisfyingly together, encouraging creative play and development. A range of packs are available, with prices starting at £3 for individual colours and £18 for kits. Simbrix +44 (0)7976 878 882 simbrix.com Woolly wonder New from King Cole, this baby-soft yarn is one of the latest additions to the company’s Comfort Kids range. Available in seven subtle colourways, each wool can be used to create wonderful printed patterns that are ideal for children’s knits. It retails at £4.27 per ball. King Cole +44 (0)1756 703 670 kingcole.com Shine on Cygnet Yarns unveiled a number of new products at this year’s CHSI Stitches, including these eye-catching metallics. The Seriously Chunky range is already proving to be a hit, and its metallic sheen gives garments a luxurious drape and finish. Cygnet Yarns +44 (0)1274 743 374 cygnetyarns.com Shape up Newclay manufactures and supplies a range of quality modelling materials that can be used by hobbyists and craft professionals alike. The company’s main product is its eponymous Nylon-reinforced modelling clay, which is available in two colours and a range of sizes. “Newclay was developed more than 50 years ago by a pottery teacher who needed an air-drying clay for use in school settings where a kiln was not available,” says Director, Valerie Dearing. “It is now used around the world by everyone from school children to professional sculptors. The material can be moulded by hand or thrown on a potter’s wheel, and can also be fired in a kiln.” Newclay Products +44 (0)1626 835 700 newclay.co.uk