Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 76)

36 VIRIDIAN H14 Viridian will reveal three new Opal four-ply ranges. Adventure is a hard- wearing yet gentle product that’s available in eight shades, while Cotton Premium 2020 is a soft, luxurious blend of wool, polyamide and cotton that’s also produced in eight colours. Knitters will love Comedy, available in a further eight vibrant shades. Each yarn can be washed at 40 degrees. +44 (0)117 300 5244 viridianyarn.com BOTHY THREADS A01 Bothy Threads will be launching a selection of new designs by the late Margaret Sherry. A well- recognised name in the cross-stitch world, Margaret lost her battle with cancer last year at the age of 72, entrusting her legacy of whimsical characters to her daughter Helen. The Bothy team has worked closely with Helen to expand the Margaret Sherry range and will be unveiling a selection of kits and greetings cards in February. +44 (0)1900 828 844 bothythreads.com SOLOCRAFTS A06 Featuring a leopard, tiger and panther, these stunning bead embroidery kits are produced by VDV. Each design shows a cat’s face in close-up with amazing details picked out in the beads. The finished size is 40cm x 40cm, lending itself perfectly to a cushion front. Products are supplied with printed satin fabric, seed beads in numbered bags, threads, a needle and instructions. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com