Craft Focus - Page number 74 - June/July 2021 (Issue 85)

HAWTHORN HANDMADE Find your favourite comfy spot and switch off with this relaxing and mindful craft. The colour changing thread in the Fancy Fishes kit makes every one truly one of a kind and creates a stunning palette across the whole piece without having to change colours. The high-quality contents including the DMC embroidery thread and wooden embroidery hoop ensure your finished piece will stand the test of time and the pre-printed fabric removes the need for any tricky transfers! The finished piece would make a lovely addition to a bathroom or nautical themed room. info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk www.hawthornhandmade.com GROVES Add a pop of colour and texture to any room in your home with a punch needle cushion. With the popularity of punch needle growing rapidly, create your very own cushion cover that will add a beautiful, handmade charm to your home or even make a lovely gift. These kits are aimed at an intermediate punch needler and use a selection of different punch needle techniques. Each kit includes: instructions, punch needle tool, needle threader, yarn and printed monks cloth base, cotton cushion back piece and zip. The finished size is 36cm x 36cm/14in x 14in. +44 (0)1844 258 100 www.grovesltd.co.uk SEARCH PRESS It’s never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. Sew Eco-Friendly by Debbie Shore will help you to make 25 small but meaningful life swaps to help reduce waste and live more sustainably. Replace disposable face wipes with skin-friendly, washable pads; make beeswax fabric wraps so that you never have to buy single-use plastic food wrap again; make a sturdy shopping tote to replace plastic bags; trade in gift wrap and tape for stylish fabric wraps and gift bags. Packed with all the easy-to-follow instructions and friendly sewing tips you expect from Debbie Shore, this book also contains hints and tips for face scrubs, bath salts and more to use with your new projects, or to make a perfect eco-friendly gift. Vegan alternatives are suggested where possible. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com VIRIDIAN LTD The Clover Stitch Dome is a modern embroidery hoop designed for decorative appliqué and embroidery. The product is perfect to help stitch in narrow spaces and especially useful to stitch where it’s difficult to set an embroidery hoop such as tailored pouches, shirt collars or sleeves of shirts. It ensures consistent even fabric tension for smooth, precise, pucker-free stitches. +44 (0)1173 005 244 office@viridianltd.co.uk www.viridianyarn.com 74