Craft Focus - August/September 2023 (Issue 98)

10 SOLOCRAFTS Brand new from Leisure Arts is the new craft, Wood Stitchery, where wooden plaques have punched holes for stitching and some etched designs to create your own masterpiece. A large portion of the collection comes with a shadow box frame so you can display this as soon as the stitching is complete. Shown here is a picture plaque and a string art style framed design. Plaques retail for £22.99 and are 23cm in size, frames retail for £29.99 and are 27cm in size. Kits contain the wooden pieces plus cotton threads, needle and instructions. +44 (0)161 464 7310 sales@solocrafts.com www.solocrafts.com STORIGRAPHIC LTD Storigraphic has just launched its first selection of limited-edition shopper tote bags (£20 RRP) utilising patterns and prints from their design collections: Boho Green, Grafico, Sessions and Seventies Series. The statement bags are sustainably produced in the UK, made from strong cotton and washable; perfect for shopping, travel or everyday use. roz@storigraphic.com https://storigraphic.com POPPY TREFFRY LTD. Make this fun roll-up case to keep all your sewing essentials safe and sound. The packet contains everything to complete the project, you just need a sewing machine or a needle and thread. The design is printed on organic cotton and inspired by Cornish cottages at Christmas time. +44 (0)1736 369 247 www.poppytreffry.co.uk CORINNE LAPIERRE Corinne Lapierre’s Printed Linen Embroidery Kit features her beloved birds perched on delicate blossom filled branches. This gorgeous linen mix printed fabric is cleverly designed so that it can be used in several ways. It can be kept in the hoop as a standalone picture frame and displayed on a wall or shelf. Alternatively, the whole piece can be embroidered and used as an appliqué on a cushion, quilt, wall hanging, table runner, tote bag and much more. It’s not only very versatile but also suitable for crafters of all abilities, even those just starting out. Full colour instructions for all the suggested stitches are provided but everyone can choose how much, or how little, of it they embroider. The result will always be stunning! +44 (0)1132 460 403 trade@corinnelapierre.com www.corinnelapierre.com

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