Craft Focus - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 82)

64 HERITAGE CRAFTS Heritage Crafts is a world leader in counted cross stitch design. The company works with talented artists, including John Clayton, Peter Underhill, Karen Carter and Valerie Pfeiffer to produce highly detailed cross stitch designs which are a joy to stitch. The design: Sunflower Landscape (KCSF1542) is part of the Karen Carter collection and measures 20cm x 17.5cm. These designs are available on 27ct evenweave or 14ct aida fabric. The kits contain: Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons sorted on to numbered cards, a needle, and clear charts and instructions. sales@hcrafts.com www.hcrafts.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE These gorgeous botanical embroidery kits mix up an old skill with contemporary embroidery design. They’re the perfect craft for anyone with an eye for modern pattern who’s ready to lose themselves in the joy of embroidery. Each kit includes a 7in embroidery hoop so that you can get stitching right away and has all the materials needed to finish the project. There are detailed instructions and a stitch guide, making a beautiful hand embroidery design that’s fun for a beginner or someone with a little more experience. wholesale@hawthornhandmade.co.uk www.hawthornhandmadewholesale.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Typically associated with frilly hankies and flouncy collars that are time-consuming to make and invariably white, the 30 projects in Lace Reimagined span the colour spectrum and make use of a range of media including paper, fabric, thread and even concrete! This original and exciting guide to lace is a visual feast of 30 inspiring step-by-step projects. It includes in-depth features and fascinating asides relating to the history of lace and it will encourage you to experiment and inspire you with handy tips. The projects use bobbin lace, needle lace, needle weaving and drawn-thread work, all of which are clearly illustrated for beginners. Some projects feature techniques such as using concrete and papier-mâché; some feature ready-made lace, either entirely, or as something that can be added to. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com BOTHY THREADS These adorable bunnies make a perfect gift either complete or for the recipient to enjoy. Entitled: I’ve got you babe by Anita Jeram the counted cross stitch kit measures 12cm x 18cm. The kit is supplied with 14hpi Aida. info@bothythreads.com www.bothythreads.com