Craft Focus - Page number 28 - June/July 2021 (Issue 85)

28 NURGE DISTRIBUTION UK Nurge has a real following for its high-quality beech wood embroidery products, including three different size multi- adjustable embroidery stands and a wide variety of hoops with brass fittings up to a super 1in (24mm) depth, with Quilt hoops up to a huge 28in (700mm) diameter. However, following many requests for square hoops, Nurge has introduced a Square Plastic Hoop range. With the usual high quality, they have a strong, easy adjustable screw tightening, and a grove on the inside of the hoop to hold the fabric tight. They come in four sizes from 4in (110mm) up to the 11in (280mm), which is often used for display in A4 frames. They’re 10mm deep and rigid, which makes them popular with machine embroiders. Whilst called Square, the hoops are actually slightly rectangular to suit formats better. You can see the products on the Nurge Distribution website, where there are also contact details for trade enquiries. wholesale@nurge.net www.nurge.net GINA-B SILKWORKS Gina-B Silkworks has recently launched a new range of polymer stamps especially designed for embroidery. With clean lines that are perfect for a variety of techniques, these stamps are an easy way to create repeatable designs for embroidered buttons, homewares and even broiderie anglaise lace! +44 (0)1476 573 284 trade@ginabsilkworks.co.uk www.ginabsilkworkstrade.co.uk PATTERN WEIGHTS LTD New from Pattern Weights are these button-shaped pattern weights. Made from solid metal, they’re made to last a lifetime. Available in eight vibrant colours, they measure 50mm in diameter and are 8mm thick. Made in Britain and exclusively produced by Pattern Weights Ltd they make a perfect gift or addition to a sewing kit. Use Pattern Weights without the need for pins: these handy tools keep pattern pieces in place to make sure you’re cutting your fabric as accurately as possible. Faster to apply, remove, and adjust than pins, Pattern Weights won’t bunch the fabric or leave pin-prick holes in your textiles or patterns. A great product to use in conjunction with delicate fabrics you don’t want to mark, or use with thick textiles you can’t stick a pin through, Pattern Weights also known as fabric weights, cloth weights or dressmaking weights are the ideal solution to making perfect cuts every time. Products from Pattern Weights are exclusively designed by artists and are available in three diameter sizes in sets of four or six weights. +44 (0)1872 571 200 darren@patternweights.co.uk www.patternweights.co.uk