Craft Focus - Jun/Jul (Issue 73)

18 ESSDEE Essdee’s SoftCut Lino is easy to carve, making it ideal for all printmaking artists, especially those with less experience. The product is now available in 300mm x 420mm, enabling the user to create large-format prints with crisp lines and sharp quality. The new size is supplied in retail hanging packs containing two pieces or in packs of 10. +44 (0)1562 607 87 essdee.co GMC GROUP In this beautiful volume, author Brooke Nico explores the art of traditional Shetland lace knitting, demonstrating how three simple motifs can yield a variety of items across fashion, accessories and home décor. Step-by-step photography and simple instructions will help even novice crafters grasp each stitch, with projects growing progressively more difficult throughout the book. Simply Shetland Lace retails at £16.99. +44 (0)1273 402 873 thegmcgroup.com CRAFTER’S COMPANION Crafter’s Companion has added a selection of stylish bronze dies to its Gemini Patchwork range. Designs include clamshell, elongated hexagon and jewel, and each can be used with a multitude of materials including cotton and denim. The product is ideal for quilting and patchwork projects, and with the tricky preparation work removed, it can be used by beginners with ease. The retail price is £39.99. +44 (0)1388 663 251 crafterscompanion.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Featuring 20 modern basketry projects, Sylvie Bégot’s informative guide employs coloured cane to bring this traditional craft right up-to-date. No special skills are required, and the book uses simple techniques to guide readers through the process. Basketweaving for Beginners retails at £12.99. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com HERITAGE CRAFTS This whimsical design will be joining the Karen Carter Collection by Heritage Crafts this season. Home includes Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons, charts and instructions. It measures 24.6cm x 6.5cm and retails at £19.95. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com