Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

36 BOTHY THREADS Inspired by the celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead, Bothy Threads’ Sugar Skull is supplied with 14-count cloudy Zweigart aida, stranded cottons, metallic gold, sequins, needles, a stitch diagram and instructions. It retails at £26.49. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE Retailing at £18.50 and suitable for beginners, this gorgeous botanical embroidery kit mixes old skills with contemporary design. Each kit includes a 7-inch hoop and materials, with detailed instructions and a stitch guide. +44 (0)1258 863 873 hawthornhandmade.com ZWEIGART Creative fabric specialist Zweigart has a fresh range of materials available for cold weather projects. The new Belfast sparkle is printed with small stars, making it ideal for magical winter crafting. zweigart.com CLOSET CASE FILES Closet Case Files has introduced three new patterns, designed to work together as a capsule wardrobe. The Cielo top and dress, Fiore skirt and Pietra pants and shorts are all available from Hantex. +44 (0)1754 820 800 hantex.co.uk