Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

craft focus 97 summer products GETTING AWAY Known as the UK’s only craft hotel, the Manor House near Okehampton has a full range of creative breaks available for 2018. The property is set in more than 600 acres of rolling countryside, and offers free tuition in 18 different crafts, including pottery, glass engraving, pyrography, personalised hot press printing and woodwork. As the programme is flexible, guests can take part in as many activities as they choose. A full sporting programme, including tennis and swimming is also available. Manor House Hotel, +44 (0)800 234 3081 activityhotelbreaks.co.uk DOG DAYS Bailey is the second Heritage Crafts design based on the photography of Villager Jim. The kit depicts a gorgeous boxer puppy, who is waiting for his master to come and take him for a walk. The set contains Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons, a needle, chart and instructions, and it retails at £21.95. Heritage Crafts +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com TOP THAT New from Creative Products Distribution, this eye-catching range of 3D toppers is sure to fly off the shelves. Director Mark Wilson launched the product at February’s CHSI Stitches, and the collection of 105 designs was the company’s star performer at this year’s event. Creative Products Distribution +44 (0)7917 563 267 creative-distribution.co.uk