Craft Focus - June/July 2024 (Issue 103)

18 LION BRAND YARN Lion Brand Yarn is excited to introduce Mandala Gradient, the latest gem in its cherished Mandala family of yarns. The captivating ombré effect really makes this yarn stand out, seamlessly transitioning from the deepest hues to the softest tones. And no more cutting and splicing to get the same gradients: each cake within a colourway consistently mirrors the next. Each CYC #4 (Medium), 5.3oz (150g) cake extends a generous 295 yards (270m) and is made of 90 per cent acrylic and 10 per cent nylon. Easy to care for with its machine wash and dry instructions, Mandala Gradient boasts a velvety softness, making it the ideal choice for crafting garments, accessories, and home decor. Elevate your creations with the spellbinding hues of Mandala Gradient, where style meets simplicity in every stitch. International - joel.tokash@lionbrandyarn.com US - lori.naidich@lionbrandyarn.com www.lionbrand.com ZWEIGART Zweigart has two gorgeous new brochures including Flower Meadow. We love the summer months with all its floral splendour! Whether embroidered on delicate light pink like here on this Murano evenweave fabric (3984/4115, 32 ct.) or on various shades of green: the colour palette of Zweigart’s Aidas, evenweave and linen fabrics is guaranteed to offer the right colour for your next floral design. The free ‘Flower Meadow’ design is available on Zweigart’s homepage: www.zweigart.de/embroidery Secondly, Dandelion’s soft beige tones meet different shades of grey, combined with great all-over prints like the ‘Splash’ print. Be sure to check out ‘Wish’ in Belfast (3609/2409, 32 ct.). info@zweigart.de www.zweigart.de STOCKWELL CERAMICS Stockwell Ceramics have a set of new floral buttons depicting a pink rose, hibiscus and anemone, an orange marigold and tulip and a blue agapanthus. Stockwell Ceramics is a Cornish based crafts company producing high quality, irresistible ranges of handmade ceramic buttons, brooches, pendant necklaces, earrings, cufflinks and hanging decorations. All of the products are handmade in its studio, which overlooks the beautiful Tamar valley in south-east Cornwall. info@stockwellceramics.co.uk www.stockwellceramics.com

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