Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

craft focus 75 soft crafts ANIMAL ANTICS Corinne Lapierre produces a range of modern felt kits for beginner and advanced stitchers alike. Materials are sourced in Britain, and each box contains all the materials needed. Corinne’s Master Bunny kit stands at 28cm tall and carries a carrot bag, while this colourful peacock design is perfect for crafters who wish to develop their embroidery skills further. Corinne Lapierre, corinnelapierre.com material gains Our selection of soft crafts to tempt your customers COLOURFUL GEMS Opal will be releasing a new range of products this summer. Available in four, six and eight-ply balls, the new yarns will be distributed by Viridian. One sample ball or sock is available for each category, and the first collection, Rainforest, will be available in July. Viridian Distribution, viridianyarn.com SEW EASY ExaClair has expanded its popular Avenue Mandarine ‘Couz’IN’ range. Designed for children, its products provide a fun introduction to sewing. Aimed at ages seven and over, each kit comes with felt pieces ready to be sewn together. Fox, cat and bird designs are available, each with full instructions, sew-on face details and clothes. Exaclair, exaclairlimited.com WEARING THE TROUSERS Hantex has released a range of new patterns through the True Bias brand, including these stylish Lander trousers. With a high waist and button fly, the design is on-trend and comfortable for all body types. It’s suitable for medium to heavy fabrics like twill, linen, corduroy and denim. Hantex, hantex.co.uk