Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 76)

77 WINTER CRAFTS Craft ideas to while away winter evenings  ESSDEE Craft supplier Essdee is on a mission to get people printmaking. This handy taster kit enables budding artists to create two Linocuts without purchasing expensive tools and equipment. The set comes with easy-carve SoftCut Lino and two cutters, together with water-based ink and a 45mm roller. +44 (0)1562 607 87 essdee.co.uk SOLOCRAFTS Available from Riolis, this eye-catching wall-hanging will add a splash of colour to any home. Featuring a blossoming tree and peacock, Eastern Beauty is worked in counted cross stitch. The set contains everything that’s required including 14-count Zweigart aida, wool and acrylic threads, a wooden hanger and instructions. The retail price is £56.99. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com CORINNE LAPIERRE Corinne Lapierre has launched a new range of animal greetings cards. Featuring some of the brand’s bestselling designs, the collection of 10 is perfect for making or gifting in kit form. Free POS is available with every order and each card retails at £2.20. +44 (0)113 246 0403 corinnelapierre.com VIRIDIAN Available in eight inspiring shades, Opal’s new Fairytale sock yarn is made from 75 per cent virgin wool and 25 per cent polyamide, making it gentle yet hardwearing. The product can be washed at 40 degrees. +44 (0)117 300 5244 viridianyarn.com Baby it’s cold outside