Craft Focus - June/July 2023 (Issue 97)

BEHRENS GROUP Behrens Group has released new collections of fabrics for quilting, launched for delivery towards the end of the year. This owl design would look perfect in a child’s bedroom. info@behrens.co.uk https://behrens.co.uk BACHMANN EUROPE PLC At this year’s Spring Fair, Bachmann Europe Plc launched its new distribution line – PepPlay. This new range of children’s arts and crafts products is suitable for ages three to 10 and feature colourful designs to appeal to both children and parents alike. Stock has now arrived for delivery in time for the holiday season. PepPlay is a premium eco conscious brand, with many of the products designed to be reusable and recyclable. All the products are non-toxic and conform to all safety standards. The range is made up of around 20 products initially and includes Reusable Doodle Placemats, Sticker Puzzles, How-toDraw books, Origami Art, Dough Art, Velvet Colouring Cards, Painting by Numbers, 3D Model Kit and No Sew Pillow Kits. The reusable doodle mats are a particular highlight and come in a range of designs. The placemats are designed to make mealtimes fun at home or on the go. They’re printed with fade proof black ink on food grade, non-toxic Polymer sheets and are BPA free. Colour in the pictures, wipe clean and the mats are ready to be reused again! sales@toyway.co.uk www.bachmann.co.uk CURIOUS UNIVERSE Carrying on the tradition of developing creative, engaging arts & crafts products to delight a new generation of crafters, Curious Universe introduces the new Carry Along Craft Studio. A perfect way to introduce young children to the age-old art of sewing, these portable cases enable creative crafters to make an adorable cat themed plush pillow or cuddly unicorn cushion. Simply by following the step-by-step instructions, children can create their own double-sided pillow pal or cuddly character cushion with not one, but two super cute face patterns depicting whether they’re asleep or awake. Complete with a cute, themed activity book for children to doodle and draw, each case also includes everything they need to complete their crafty creation! +44 (0)1225 614 310 info@curiousuniverse.co.uk https://curiousuniverse.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Wallace, inventor extraordinaire, and his canine companion, Gromit, invite you to spend a grand day in, colouring in iconic scenes and classic characters from four of their hit films: A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death. Shaun the Sheep: The Official Colouring Book is the second in the Ardman collection. +44 (0)1892 510 850 www.searchpress.com 64

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