Craft Focus - April/May 2025 (Issue 108)

 FUTUREBLAST LIMITED T/A SOLOCRAFTS New in from Permin of Copenhagen are these comic Sea Gals, available as a picture kit or cushion design. This group of seagulls are all set for a day at the beach, showing off their bikinis and swimsuits, and are a light-hearted way to bring the summer vibes into your home! The picture kit comes with 14 count aida and stranded cottons, measures 30cm x 20cm and retails for £21.99, while the cushion kit is on 8 count aida with pearl threads and has fabric for the back. It measures 40cm x 40cm and retails for £49. +44 (0)161 464 7313 sales@solocrafts.com www.solocrafts.com Needlecrafts Leave no loose ends with these fabulous needlework kits! DIZZY & CREATIVE Spring Meadow is a riot of colour and texture, evoking the cheerful spirit of new blossom and life that accompanies the arrival of spring. The kit uses a range of simple stitches to create texture, with baby bird, spring moth and a little added sparkle to reflect the fresh season. With the outline design printed to a background of green grass and subtle skies, the kit includes DMC threads, bead and sequin selection, needle and full stitch guide. The signature stitch library sets out each stitch used step by step, for both right- and left-handed stitchers. The stitches are all embroidery basic, making this ideal for all levels of stitching experience. Beginners may find French Knots and Bullion Knots a challenge but the clear, illustrated guides take you through the stitches step by step and we’re always on hand to give advice and support. The finished panel in a quality cotton fabric with subtle linen texture measures approximately 30cm x 30cm and can be mounted as wall art, or incorporated into other projects such as, bags, cushions, quilts and book covers. info@dizzyandcreative.co.uk www.dizzyandcreative.co.uk CICO BOOKS In Simple Embroidery, Laura Strutt presents 35 chic and contemporary projects that range from whimsical cacti and sparkling crystals to minimalist white designs on coloured cloth, eye-catching denim embellishments and elegant mandala wall art. The projects are thoughtfully designed to suit various skill levels, from beginners to experienced embroiderers ready to explore more advanced techniques, and are accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and colour charts. sales@rps.co.uk https://rylandpeters.com 51 NEEDLEWORK

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