Craft Focus - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 77)

94 Get to grips Craft tools and upcycling ideas SEARCH PRESS New from Wendy Gardiner, the Take Two Fat Quarters series is sure to be a hit with stitching fans. Available this spring, the Gifts and Home books will show readers how to use leftover fabric to craft a range of gorgeous items including clothes, toys, bags and slippers. Each title starts with an easy-to-follow crash course on essential techniques before jumping straight into the projects. Both books are filled with inspiring photography, hand-drawn illustrations and Wendy’s hints and tips. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com JUSTHANDS-ON.TV Later in 2020, justhands-on.tv will be hosting a recycling weekend in Buckinghamshire. Taking place on 21st and 22nd November at Denham Grove Hotel, tutor Paula Doyle will show attendees how to make quilts using leftover wadding, fabrics harvested from old clothes, fat quarters and charm squares. There will also be tips on using t-shirts to create cuddly quilts and a raft of stash-busting ideas. Early bird booking costs £350 per person. Go to justhands-on. tv for details. CRAFTER’S COMPANION Crafter’s Companion’s Gemini Stitch Pro is the ultimate stitching tool. Perfect for new and experienced hobbyists, the machine features a digital display and button-based functionality. There’s also an extension table that makes it easy to set up the machine for projects of all sizes. The user can choose from 200 stitches including quilting, decorative and alphabet styles with a twin needle and automatic threader. The retail price is £299.99. +44 (0)1388 663 251 crafterscompanion.co.uk PRYM Prym’s Love collection includes a selection of handy tools for marking, measuring, cutting and sewing. The attractively packed range is available from Hantex. +44 (0)1754 820 800 hantex.co.uk