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Dreaming of a stylish autumnal cardi? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cosy as a warm hug? The stunning images in Cardigans by Maja Karlsson will guide you to these projects, and many more besides. Divided into seasons, there are gorgeous, comfortable knits designed to suit every occasion and all types of weather, all using wool or wool mixed yarns. For further information, email sales@batsfordbooks.com or visit: www.batsfordbooks.com
The Pentel Arts range offers an exciting collection of products for drawing, decorating, designing and creating. Recent developments include new packaging additions to the Paint Marker family, with the introduction of special sets of colours in cardboard wallets, perfect for all kinds of projects. The sets of six and eight are available in original, vibrant colours or shimmering metallic shades including five new pearlescent colours.
A choice of fine or medium bullet tip is offered in the wallets, but the full range of loose markers also includes a non-scratch extra fine tip.
The go-to tool for decorating a wide range of surfaces Pentel Paint Markers are perfect for adding colour to a dull area of the garden with some personalised pebbles, creating a vibrant canvas to cover an uneven wall, or perhaps painting a pretty design on a plain glass vase.
For further info, please call +44 (0)1793 823 333 , email: salesoffice@pentel.co.uk or visit the website: www.pentel.co.uk
Greeting Cards by Kirsten Roche, available for trade from Heritage Crafts. These designs consist of all whole crosses, and are easy to stitch. They are stitched on 14 count aida and come with white cards. The kits contain : Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons, needle, clear charts and instructions, card and envelope. the pictured card is: Highland Heart (GDHT1830).
The Diamond Pouch is a crochet bag pattern made with Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn that has a skill level of easy. So versatile and on trend with granny square motif. Wool-Ease® is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn that is beloved by knitters and crocheters for its versatility and value. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool, combined with the easy care of machine wash-and-dryability. International - joel.tokash@lionbrandyarn.com . The US contact is - lori.naidich@lionbrandyarn.com or simply visit the website: www.lionbrand.com
Exaclair is excited to announce the launch of our latest creation - the Arabic Calligraphy Learning Set. This beautifully crafted set is the perfect introduction to the world of Naskhi script, a foundational style in Arabic calligraphy known for its elegance and clarity. In collaboration with esteemed calligrapher Naria Garcia Masip, this set has been designed to combine authenticity with accessibility. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore this ancient art form or a seasonal calligrapher looking to refine your skills, this set offers everything you need to immerse yourself in the beauty of Arabic script.
For further information, visit: https://exaclairlimited.com
The Farmyard Set and A Dog's Life by Hannah Dale, artist and creator of the worldwide gift brand Wrendale Designs are two charming collections that cherish our best-loved furry and farmyard friends in illustrated detail and entertaining text. Pictured here, The Farmyard Set is a glorious tribute to 50 of the most cherished farmyard animals that have played vital parts throughout history. From Jersey cows to Shetland ponies and the Indian runner duck, encounter old friends and new faces in this this lavish gift book that's irresistible to any nature lover.
Both books are published by Batsford.
For those wanting a more stylish and permanent solution to marker organisation, Ohuhu has an attractive Bamboo Organiser which holds up to 126 markers. Made of 100% natural bamboo the organiser is strong, durable and comes pre-assembled for added convenience. Corrosion proof and exquisitely crafted, the Ohuhu Bamboo Marker Organiser is manufactured from natural and sustainable bamboo, which is safe, non-toxic and easy to clean.
These double fold cards with a circular aperture measuring (64mm/ 2.5in is ideal for mounting your cross stitch designs – as shown here!
For further information, email: mice@mouseloft.co.uk or visit the website: www.mouseloft.co.uk
Elevate your crafting with the Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool by We R Makers. This handy tool heats up quickly to fuse materials like page protectors and acetate, helping you create custom pockets for scrapbooking and more with professional, adhesive-free results. For further info, email: acsales@americancrafts.com or visit the website: https://americancrafts.com
Check out - the Luxpad A4+ & A5+ Metallic Trend notebooks in three mindful shades Lavender, Sage and Terracotta. Each book contains 200 pages of 80gsm quality FSC certified paper, ruled with lines and margin. Perfect for a new project, home office or new term. Available now in packs of three colours. Available from Silvine!
