Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

48 craft focus the sharp end FELINE FUN Heritage has a range of new designs for spring, including this whimsical cat picture from The Peter Underhill Collection. It measures 22.5cm x 10cm and comes with Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons sorted onto number cards, a needle, chart and instructions. It retails at £17.05. Heritage Crafts, hcrafts.com ALL IN THE DETAIL New from Amanda Butler, the latest design in the Eckley Tales collection is characterised by charming detail. The cute but not-so-little cross stitch chart measures 35cm x 35cm and is sewn using DMC stranded cotton on 14-count white Aida cloth. It is priced at £10.50 and is available through Amanda’s Etsy store, where it can be purchased as a PDF or via mail order. Amanda Butler, etsy.com/uk/shop/amandajbutlerdesigns FASHION FORWARD Ottobre’s editorial office keeps a gentle eye on fashion trends, and the latest edition of its Woman magazine is packed with a range of romantic and often bold patterns. Its tried and tested designs take inspiration from a range of historical influences including the 1940s and the 1960s. Eco-consciousness and the pursuit of sustainable fashion consumption is another major theme, and Ottobre is hoping to encourage its readers to dust off their sewing machines and start making their own clothes. Ottobre, ottobredesign.com