Craft Focus - October/November 2023 (Issue 99)

THE DAYLIGHT COMPANY Reduce eyestrain while carrying out hobbies and everyday tasks with the Twist 2 Go. Portable, rechargeable and compact, illuminate your space wherever you are with this sturdy lamp. +44 (0)800 055 7711 https://daylightcompany.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE Bring the mystical to your craft corner with our collection of mini celestial embroidery kits. Each project is an adorable 4in making them the perfect way to try this magical craft. The 48-page instruction booklet and pattern guide you every step of the way, so even a total beginner can create these stunning designs. The pattern is pre-printed on the fabric and the kit includes everything else you need to create your own beautiful piece of hoop art. info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk www.hawthornhandmade.com SEARCH PRESS The Embroidery Stitch Companion by Coline Bavois is a practical, indispensible, inspirational guide that every embroiderer needs. Compact enough to travel alongside your needles and threads, this is also a sumptuous visual guide to needlecraft, allowing you to embroider whatever you want, wherever you want. From making sound stitch choices to finishing your work with a flourish, the techniques within the book are those that the author uses and frequently revisits, and are simplified to ensure that the art of embroidery is within anyone’s reach. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find all the information you need to get started, and soon gain confidence in your skills. If you’re an established and confident embroiderer, the book includes plenty of tips and ideas to help you progress your work even further. +44 (0)1892 510 850 www.searchpress.com SOLOCRAFTS We have to take our hats off to VDV, still designing gorgeous kits like these four seasonal birds from Ukraine during these terrible times, their commitment is outstanding! These four beauties use a printed picture the crafter then embellishes with embroidery - satin stitch and back stitch, and some beadwork to give a three-dimensional effect when finished. Each kit contains printed fabric, stranded cotton threads, beads, DMC flexi hoop, needle and stitch instructions. The hoop is 7in and is great to work on the project and hang it for display afterwards. The retail price is £35.99. +44 (0)161 464 7310 sales@solocrafts.com www.solocrafts.com 77 EMBROIDERY & TAPESTRY

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