Craft Focus - June/July 2024 (Issue 103)

 LION BRAND YARN Get your kitchen clean in a stitch with Stitch Soak Scrub! This innovative yarn is 100 per cent nylon with a chainette construction and designed for making scrubbies. Choose one of the vibrant colors to match your kitchen or pick something that will add joy to your cleaning! Handcrafted kitchen scrubbers would make a lovely housewarming gift, and this yarn is great for market totes, loofahs, and more. Each CYC #4 (medium) weight skein comes in a 1.4oz (40g) ball with 92yds (84m). It’s easy care – just machine wash and lay flat to dry. Knit and crochet more fun into your cleaning routine with Stitch Soak Scrub. International - joel.tokash@lionbrandyarn.com US - lori.naidich@lionbrandyarn.com www.lionbrand.com SEARCH PRESS Whether you’re a seasoned soap maker or a complete beginner, learn to create stunning and sustainable soaps to keep or to gift. Delve into the science behind soap making and gain a deep understanding of the chemistry involved; learn about the properties of different oils and additives and discover how to formulate recipes that result in 16 luxurious, skin-friendly soaps. This comprehensive guide, The Handmade Spa, written by artisanal soap-maker, Amélie Boué, founder of the French soap company Savon en Bullant, is your ticket to creating gentle, eco-friendly soaps from the comfort of your own home. With Amélie’s expert guidance, you’ll gain confidence in experimenting with ingredients and creating blends that are explicitly tailored to your preferences. Unleash your creativity and discover various techniques for swirling, layering and moulding soaps, allowing you to craft stunning designs that make each bar a work of art. +44 (0)1892 510 850 www.searchpress.com SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Stitch with One Line features beginner-friendly projects which turn oneline drawings - designs that capture the essence of an object - into embroidered art. Many stitchers and embroidery fans love the aesthetic of minimalism, and one-line designs appeal due to their perfect clarity and style. In the early 20th century, one-line drawings were made fashionable by no less a figure than Pablo Picasso. Here crafters learn why one-line stitched designs are so powerful and how they work. The projects range from easy to advanced, plus readers learn to make one-line designs from any interesting object they see. https://gazellebookservices.co.uk/products/9780764367588 https://schifferbooks.com BOTHY THREADS Eleanor Teasdale’s artwork is now being used for tapestries. These beautiful bold colours are perfect to brighten up any home once transformed into a beautiful cushion or wall hanging… the choice is yours. This tapestry kit is worked on 12 count full colour printed Zweigart interlock canvas with Appletons 100 per cent pure English tapestry wools. It also includes stranded cottons and metallic gold dust to add the back stitch. Finished design size 14 inches square. The RRP is £72.99. +44 (0)1900 828 844 info@bothythreads.com www.bothythreads.com 45 MAKING FOR THE HOME

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