Craft Focus - October/November 2020 (Issue 81)

THE CRAFTY KIT COMPANY This contented little squirrel is busy collecting acorns − planning ahead for winter! He’s one of six nature-based cross stitch designs from The Crafty Kit Company. A great gift idea for a nursery or child’s room, as the finished kit can framed in the bamboo embroidery hoop and hung on the wall. The kit contains DMC embroidery threads, needle, 14 count Aida fabric, 15cm hoop, beginners cross stitch guide, and colour pattern chart. The RRP is £16 and trade price £6.40. info@craftykitcompany.co.uk https://trade.craftykitcompany.co.uk ZWEIGART When it’s cold outside and the trees are covered with white snow, there’s nothing better than sweetening your time with a cup of tea and a new embroidery project. Beautiful Christmas fabrics in lovely shades of red and grey and styles with metallic threads can be found in this colour world from Zweigart. Sweet deco ideas for the Christmas season can be conjured up with the company’s Christmas embroidery idea booklet no. #104/295. Be sure to also explore the rest of the collection of embroidery fabrics in aida, linen and Evenweaves – all 100 per cent made in Germany and always with Zweigart’s renowned quality. +49 (0)7031 795-5 info@zweigart.de www.zweigart.com CORINNE LAPIERRE This appliqué hoop kit is perfect for any beginner wishing to learn a new craft as they will end up with a beautiful finished item they can proudly hang on the wall. Designed and manufactured in Yorkshire by Corinne Lapierre, this kit contains everything to make one really cute little fox: 10cm wooden hoop, wool mix felt, DMC threads and a needle. The instructions are very easy to follow, with a clearly illustrated stitch guide and a retail price of £12, it makes a perfect gift. The trade price is £5 and all orders will receive free PoS. +44 (0)1132 460 403 info@corinnelapierre.com www.corinnelapierre.com GROVES This counter display unit contains 18 pairs of 3.5in/9cm stork shaped embroidery scissors. They’re a high quality steel construction for strength and long-lasting performance. Sharp pointed with straight edge, they’re perfect for embroidery or needlework and have an unusual rainbow- effect plasma coating. +44 (0)1844 258 100 www.grovesltd.co.uk 50