Craft Focus - June/July 2024 (Issue 103)

BOTHY THREADS Say hello to the Hop, Skip, Jump ranges from Bothy Threads. There are 12 brand new cross stitch kits, specially designed for Little Stitchers! Bothy wanted to create a mindful activity for children, to develop their motor skills, creativity, and encourage time away from screens. Using fabulous artwork from Kate Hadfield, there’s a range of designs in bright, bold colours, from monsters to monkeys, fairytales to brave knights, and of course a trip to the circus. This brand-new collection launched on the 16th April. The collection features a range of designs aimed at children or those new to stitching, and include coloured charts, helpful video links, a new needle minder, and a brand-new project bag. +44 (0)1900 828 844 info@bothythreads.com www.bothythreads.com ARTGECKO SKETCHBOOK These handy sketch tiles are insta-posting perfection, great for framing on social media or in real life. The pads use paper from FSC® Certified mills, recycled greyboard backs for rigidity and the covers are printed using bio inks. They’re ideal for any hobbyist at any age! +44 (0)1943 461 144 www.sinclairsproducts.com FUTUREBLAST LIMITED T/A SOLOCRAFTS Entertain the kids on rainy days (we have plenty of those!) with these great easy cross stitch kits from Permin of Copenhagen. With large hole printed canvas and colourful acrylic yarns these are great for beginners and will brighten up a child’s room. Each kit measures 25cm x 25cm and retails for £15.99. They contain four holes per inch colour printed canvas, acrylic threads, chunky needle and easy instructions. +44 (0)161 464 7310 sales@solocrafts.com www.solocrafts.com BUILD YOUR OWN KITS These Mini Builds are suitable for children eight years and over but are best enjoyed as a family experience. You’ll have great fun building your Honey Bee as a shared activity, plus there’s lots to learn together about this vitally important pollinator. Easy to assemble using slot together techniques – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, build and play. This innovative kit also comes with a press-out Honey Bee Fact Stand for children to find out more about the critical role bees play in our ecosystem. Made using 100 per cent sustainable cardboard and paper, the Build Your Own Honey Bee is not only fun and engaging to play with, but also eco-friendly. +44 (0)23 8062 5855 https://buildyourownkits.com  66

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