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

SEACRH PRESS Felt with Love is a must-have book for anyone with an appreciation of adorable hand-crafted objects. It is a colourful one-off book, filled with 15 cute, fun and simple projects (plus some variations) made from felted wool. As well as easy to follow instructions and step by step photographs for each project, the book explains various stitching and embellishment techniques. Projects include mini hanging decorations, beautiful brooches, pincushions, various wall hangings, a couple Christmassy pieces, plus much more! The author has provided templates for all the projects so that everything can be replicated with relative ease. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com 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: Golden Years is from the artist: Peter Underhill and measures 17.5cm x 13cm. 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 CORINNE LAPIERRE What could be more delightful than giving an embroidered Heart Kit to make and treasure forever to your loved one this Valentine Day? Or make it yourself and personalise to give as a token of your love. Perfect for beginners or more advanced crafters, this kit contains absolutely everything needed including super soft wool- mix felt, toy filling, ribbon, DMC embroidery thread, a needle, and sequins. It comes in a pretty craft box with a window showcasing the felt and retails at £9.60 (trade price: £4). Designed and made in Yorkshire, this kit is one of Corinne Lapierre’s best sellers all year around. All trade orders receive free PoS material. +44 (0)1132 460 403 info@corinnelapierre.com www.corinnelapierre.com PEAK DALE PRODUCTS Break the mould this year and make something special. How about a personalised, embossed metal heart you have made for a loved one this Valentine’s day? A perfect little window/ wall hanging to show them you care. This kit makes a stunning metal covered heart and includes a wooden heart, aluminium sheet to cover, soft-grip embossing tool, double-sided workboard, paint, patterns, tracing paper and full instructions for beginners to enjoy. sales@peakdaleproducts.co.uk www.peakdaleproducts.co.uk 82