Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

24 CRAFT BUDDY Craft Buddy is set to launch its innovative new Crystal Art® Triptych series to help crafters get in the festive spirit this autumn/ winter season. Available to purchase as either three individual sets or as part of one set, the series titled Winter Robin depicts a festive wintry scene of three Robins perched on a snow-covered fence post. Each panel features its own Robin allowing crafters to align the images collectively to create on continuous piece of artwork or individually. The individual panels each measure 40cm x 22cm, a new size for the Crystal Art collection. With an RRP of £19.99 per panel, the Triptych is set to be a hit with crafters throughout the coming months. +44 (0)203 417 6565 trade@craftbuddyltd.co.uk https://craftbuddyltd.co.uk CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE 14” Cushion, Bee on Honeycomb, launched in July this year and has an RRP of £60. This is brand new from Cleopatra’s Needle, the humble Bumble Bee, which has now been taken to our hearts for all the hard work they do for us in pollinating our plants and trees, let alone all the glorious honey they provide. The kit comes complete with stitching instructions, cushion assembly instructions, charts both in colour and black & white, printed canvas, needle, and wool. +44 (0)8434 793 071 robert@cleopatrasneedle.co.uk www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk CHECKER DISTRIBUTORS The Gypsy Quilter Spot On Dot Magnifying Lens Set (#TGQ030) is new to Checker Distributors. Cutting fabric accurately is the first step in creating quilts that lay flat, points that line up, and pieces that fit just right. Spot on Dots allow you see exactly where you’ve lined up your fabric on your ruler by giving you magnified visibility at the point that matters most. For precision-perfect accuracy, Spot on Dots are a perfect tool for you. The small dot is one inch in diameter and the large dot is two inches in diameter. At the centre, magnification is 3x. Place the Spot on Dot adhesive side down onto your favourite ruler at the spot you want to magnify. The reusable adhesive ring will prevent the Spot On Dot from shifting while you make precise cuts. The Spot On Dot stays in place until you remove it and store in its case after use. You can reactivate the grip on the Spot On Dot by simply washing with mild soap and water. (001) 419 893 3636 www.checkerdist.com/products/TGQ030 https://youtu.be/quhoJG1PJBo THE MODERN CALLIGRAPHY COMPANY Calligraphy is such a calming hobby crossing all age and gender barriers and it’s easy to learn the basics, which is why it’s one of the fastest-growing craft trends in the UK. These Luxury Adult and Children’s’ Modern Calligraphy Starter Kits, created by The Modern Calligraphy Company, British calligraphy pioneers, are packed full of goodies. Following on from the company’s best-selling series of five calligraphy books, and the success of the adult kits, it’s now produced a kit, tailor made for children − guaranteed to improve their handwriting skills. Both sets include a fun and accessible lesson plan, written by co-founder Kirsten Burke, leading modern calligrapher in the UK, with links to YouTube video tutorials. All the equipment a budding calligrapher needs is also included in a beautiful, solid presentation box, making these kits a perfect gift for anyone arty. With the company’s network of more than 70 calligraphers nationwide, why not invite one of their calligraphers to your shop for a pop-up workshop and gift personalisation event. +44 (0)1243 512 845 jill@kirstenburke.co.uk www.themoderncalligraphyco.com