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This month’s
Bobbin’ along
Update your storage for the new
year with this oh-so-sweet Robin
on Bobbin Sewing Box from
HobbyCraft. It’s a lightweight
haberdashery box, containing
a removable plastic tray separated
into multiple sections and a large
inner compartment for stashing
away all your stitchy bits and
bobs. Plus, there’s also a small
pincushion on the underside of
the lid for storing loose pins and
needles, as well as a medium-
sized pocket that’s ideal for
holding spare thimbles, seam
rippers, mini notebooks and more.
And the sturdy handle means you
can take your tools on the go with
you, whether it’s over to a friend’s
house for a stitch and chat session
or from room to room around
your own home. Each box costs
£20 and measures 15x26x19cm
(6x10x7½in) – so it’ll tidy away
neatly on a shelf or in a cupboard.
To buy, visit http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk
or call 0330 026 1400Lou’s looking ahead to a new year of
stitching with the latest crafty trends, kits,
accessories and more to refresh your stash
Must-haves
Pawesome pals
Whether you’re a cat or a dog person,
it’ll be hard to resist the adorable faces
in Karen Carter’s new designs. Just
look at that sweet kitty playing with
a ball of yarn, or the Dalmation who
can’t wait to tuck into his tasty treat!
Each kit costs £27.46 and contains
Zweigart 14-count aida, pre-sorted
DMC stranded cottons, a needle and
clear charts and instructions. And, at
37.5x10cm (14¾x4in), either design
would make for a charming hanging
to display in your hallway or a cosy
cushion to add to your sofa. So, pick
your favourite from Cat Show and Dog
Show and start stitching your ver y
own pawsitively precious friends.
To buy, visit http://www.hcrafts.com or call
0 1889 575 256On the coast
Visit the seaside with
Emma Louise’s new Looe
Harbour kit. The design
is based on Emma’s own
original painting and
comes as a full kit. For
£29.99, you’ll receive
14-count aida, pre-sorted
Anchor threads, an easy-
to-read booklet of charts
and a needle. The project
uses just whole and half
stitches and backstitch to
create this stunning scene.
To buy, visit http://www.
emmalouiseartstitch.co.uk