Craft Focus - Page number 3 - June/July 2021 (Issue 85)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 15 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 61 Tried & tested Craft Focus editor Rachel Westall and daughter Robyn enjoy stamping their way through this Artcuts sheep bunting kit! 77 Tried & tested Craft Focus account manager Tracy Voice tries Bothy Thread’s Daisy Coo Tapestry Kit. Tracy began the tapestry using Nurge’s Table Stitchery Frame. 84 Bookstand The latest book releases FEATURES 35 Ribbons & buttons Embellishments to dazzle and entice nimble fingers 39 Crafts for under £15 Less expensive items for impulse purchases 45 Creative stationery Whether you’re working from home or back in the office super stylish stationery makes all the difference! 51 Back to school Helpful tools and books to get kids and parents ready for the next academic year 55 Children’s crafts Lovely crafts to engage little ones 65 Trend: Friends & family reunited Here are some wonderful, sentimental crafts to give or be given 73 Sewing for the home Inspiration for you and your customers to decorate your home in style! 78 Trend: Succulents & stitching Bring the outside in! 32 June/July 2021  84 48 35