Craft Focus - April/May 2025 (Issue 108)

Dear Dad... Delightful designs for the impressionable father-figure in your life PEAK DALE PRODUCTS Give Dad a challenge he’ll love with one of Peak Dale’s matchstick model kits! Whether he’s building the mighty Big Ben, the classic 1920s Omnibus, or other intricate models, these kits offer hours of hands-on craftsmanship. Perfect for hobbyists, model makers, and anyone who enjoys precision and patience. This Father’s Day, skip the socks, get him a project worth building! +44 (0)1298 78447 www.peakdaleproducts.co.uk DAVID & CHARLES Sketchbooks are a simple and accessible way of becoming more involved with nature, with all the wellbeing benefits that brings, while learning to draw and paint with purpose. This beautiful yet practical book is aimed at those just starting out in botanical art and nature journaling, as well as more experienced artists looking to evolve their sketching practice. Sketching Nature is packed with step-by-step instructions, Dianne generously shares her knowledge on selecting the perfect sketchbook (or even making your own with simple bookbinding techniques), to the in-depth development of sketchbook pages, covering content and composition, what parts of the plant to include, how to deal with different subjects, and now to bring your work to life with simple watercolour techniques. +44 (0)1392 790 650 hello@davidandcharles.com www.davidandcharles.com FUTUREBLAST LIMITED T/A SOLOCRAFTS Have a dad that’s into fishing? Permin of Copenhagen have got a great design for you with this comedy counted cross stitch called Waiting. This humorous kit will bring a smile to his face and have pride of place in his man cave! The kit contains 14 count white aida and DMC stranded cottons, measures 30cm x 20cm and retails for £23.99. +44 (0)161 464 7313 sales@solocrafts.com www.solocrafts.com 44

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