Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 72)

75 NEEDLECRAFTS HAWTHORN HANDMADE New from Hawthorn Handmade, these contemporary hedgehog and peacock designs are pre-printed onto cotton fabric. Each kit comes with colourful DMC threads, a seven-inch embroidery hoop, a stitch guide and instructions. Simple illustrations make the project easy enough for novice crafters. Each one retails at £18.50. +44 (0)1258 863 873 hawthornhandmade.com SOLOCRAFTS Depicting spices and peppers, this charming cross stitch design by RIOLIS would brighten up any kitchen. The kit will pair successfully with a similar herb-inspired design that was released last year, and the new image is expected to be just as popular as its counterpart. The set comes with wool/ acrylic threads and Zweigart 14-count flaxen aida with a colour chart and needle. It measures 30cm x 24cm and retails at £25.99. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com HERITAGE CRAFTS Heritage Crafts has unveiled a new character, Lavender Lister, who is set to star in her own series of whimsical designs. The collection currently includes four kits in two sizes, retailing at £22.50. Each set comes with Zweigart 14-count aida, DMC stranded cottons, a needle, charts and instructions. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com BOTHY THREADS Bothy Threads has launched four new Hannah Dale tapestry kits. Depicting images of birds and animals, Amongst the Foxgloves, Pink Ladies, Practically Perfect and The Meadow are available on full-colour printed canvas, all measuring 36cm x 36cm. Each kit retails at £29.49. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com