Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

59 SOFT CRAFTS CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE This is a starter kit for all ages, or anyone who likes owls! The kit has been updated to give better colour tones and was relaunched in July 2020. It comes complete with stitching instructions, printed canvas, needle and the wool and has an RRP of £12. +44 (0)8434 793 071 robert@cleopatrasneedle.co.uk www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk THE CRAFTY KIT COMPANY Here are brand new cross stitch kits from the Crafty kit Company. There are six cheery Woodland Creature kits to choose from: bear, fox, hedgehog, owl, squirrel and racoon. Each kit contains everything needed to complete the project, including beautiful DMC threads, and a quality bamboo embroidery hoop for displaying the finished picture. info@craftykitcompany.co.uk https://trade.craftykitcompany.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Love to Sew - 60 stunning accessories to make for you and your home , published by Search Press is packed with 60 gorgeous projects selected from the best-selling Love to Sew series. This bumper book will give you all the inspiration you need to get creative, bust that stash and make wonderful items for your home or for friends and family. Choose from practical items such as coasters, a wall tidy, a door stop and a tablet case, to beautiful, decorative pillows, cosy, warm quilts and practical, stylish bags. Each project is clearly explained step by step, with supporting photographs and illustrations. The book contains all the templates needed, along with a handy techniques section at the start to make sure you have all the information you need to get going. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com CRAFTER’S COMPANION The Threaders Cute Companions crochet kit, Zack the Zebra, is guaranteed to be popular with any crochet lover and makes a fun gift idea for family and friends too. In this crochet kit, you’ll find everything you need to make your adorable Cute Companion including wonderfully soft and fluffy yarns, easy-to-follow instructions, crochet tools, stuffing and a 3mm crochet hook. +44 (0)1388 663 251 https://www.crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk ZWEIGART Zweigart® provides a broad range of great quality needlework fabrics which are colour-fast, easy-care and absolutely perfect for weaving. All needlework fabrics are made in Germany and help to bring creative embroidery ideas to life. Zweigart® is known for diverse innovation in fabrics for crafts and needlework. Be sure to also explore the rest of the range of embroidery fabrics in aida, linen and Evenweaves – 100 per cent made in Germany and always providing Zweigart® quality. The booklet entitled Magic Winter is perfect for stocking for the upcoming winter season. +49 (0)7031 795-5 info@zweigart.de www.zweigart.com