Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 71)

GINA-B SILKWORKS BP02 Visitors to Gina-B Silkworks’ stand will be able to view the company’s flower comb ribbon ruching range, which can be used to craft stunning ribbonwork blooms. Each template pack contains two double-edged reusable acrylic tools for creating different effects on ribbon and fabrics. The collection also includes a project magazine and starter kit. Customers at CHSI Stitches will receive two free template tool packs with every 10 purchased. The company will also be adding Sagemon fabric decoration tools to its ever-growing Japanese craft collection. Each reusable acrylic template features a traditional figure, with babies, bunnies and dolls to choose from. Full instructions for making up each design and adding variations such as a hat or kimono are included. +44 (0)7714 643 362 ginabsilkworkstrade.co.uk GMC DISTRIBUTION 12B01 The Guild of Master Craftsmen (GMC) publishes a wide range of craft and lifestyle books aimed at all skill levels from beginner to professional. Its titles are beautifully produced with full-colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations throughout, often with patterns included. Written by expert authors, GMC books offer a wealth of information and inspiration on a broad spectrum of specialist subjects from basics and children’s crafts to technical guides and creative projects. +44 (0)1273 402 873 gmcdistribution.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE 12H29 Hawthorn Handmade will be showcasing its new wooden line, Go Weave. The product consists of a wooden circular loom that can be used as a decoration, necklace or brooch. There are limitless patterns and looks to be created, and the loom becomes part of the finished piece. Each kit has a retail price of between £10 and £15 and is made using Appletons wool together with jewellery findings, felt backing, a needle and warp cotton. +44 (0)1258 880 691 hawthornhandmade.com SOLOCRAFTS 12A33 SoloCrafts will be showcasing a range of products including new Diamond Mosaic kits by RIOLIS. Taken from the brand’s best-loved stitched designs, each set allows crafters to recreate their favourite piece of embroidery in sparkling mosaic form. Pictures are constructed using square faceted tiles resulting in a vibrant image with intense colouration. Kits include tweezers and a stylus tool, together with colour- printed fabric, multilingual instructions, square resin beads and a triangular craft tray. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com 64 craftfocus