Craft Focus - April/May 2020 (Issue 78)

75 NEEDLECRAFT HERITAGE CRAFTS Heritage Crafts has introduced this lovely Home Sweet Home (PUHM1565) design by Peter Underhill – part of the Peter Underhill Collection. The design size is 12.5cm x 17cm and has an RRP £19.75. These kits are available on 27 count evenweave fabric or on 14 count Aida. The pack contains Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons sorted on to numbered cards, a needle, and clear charts and instructions. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE From beginners who don’t know their Aida from their loop starts to experienced stitchers looking for something fresh and vibrant, Hawthorn Handmade’s new range of cross stitch kits ticks all the boxes. These bright designs have been created by textile artist and founder of Hawthorn Handmade, Stephanie Carswell. Making something that looks beautiful but doesn’t need complicated skills or techniques to complete was key to her new creations. The designs are made with just one stitch (no back stitching or fiddly quarter stitches!) and the colour blocks and simple lines makes the patterns easy to follow. Each kit comes complete with everything you need including the Aida fabric, pre-sorted DMC threads, wooden embroidery hoop, needle, instruction booklet and pattern chart in both colour and black and white. Cross stitching is a mindful craft perfect for switching off from the chaotic world outside on your cosy sofa and this new range combines the careful consideration of the repeating stitches with stunning designs you will be proud to display. +44 (0)1258 863 873 hawthornhandmade.com CRAFTERS COMPANION Gemini Build Appliqué Multi Media Dies - this new launch of dies allow you to create endless appliqué designs by using the dies individually or combining the dies to build your design. All of the sets in the range can be used together and complement one another. In addition to four sets of the appliqué dies, the company will also be launching an appliqué pressing sheet RRP £9.99 and some stylish rainbow- effect curved scissors £9.99. +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk