Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

56 SEARCH PRESS Laura Strutt’s Modern Embroidery features 35 contemporary projects, from the simplest of stitches to more sophisticated techniques. Each make has full step-by-step instructions and charts to help the reader recreate the look at home. The book includes tips on everything from finishing pieces to colour theory, with a techniques section that covers all the basics. It retails at £12.99. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com SOLOCRAFTS Grafitec offers a range of stunning tapestry canvases including this eye-catching peacock design. It comes with 10-count duo canvas, which is individually screen printed to ensure a true colour match. Each kit contains a recipe card showing thread requirements in DMC stranded cotton, soft cotton and tapestry wool, which means the finished look is down to personal preference. The collection consists of more than 400 images ranging from quick makes to large display pieces. Retail prices start at £3.99. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE Hawthorn Handmade has released six bright embroidery kits with a retail price of £18.50 each. The animal-themed designs come with materials and an updated version of the Guide to Embroidery booklet to help crafters navigate through the basics of hooping up and stitching. The range includes otters, bunnies, chickens, cats, dogs and pigs. +44 (0)1258 863 873 hawthornhandmade.com BOTHY THREADS Designed by Catherine Rowe, these enchanting hare and fox tapestry kits come with 12-count colour-printed Zweigart interlock canvas, Anchor tapestry wools, a needle, stitch diagram and instructions. Each kit has a retail price of £59.99. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com