New products
COTTAGE
GARDEN
We're great fans of
any design with a
flowery theme, and
are delighted to see
a brand new floral kit
from Riverdrift House
in their unmistakable
style. Brought to life
with dragonflies,
butterflies, bees and
blooms, plus a largely disregarded garden visitor – the humble
snail – this colourful sampler has lots of little motifs to enjoy.
It's worked on 14-count white aida in whole cross stitches
throughout, making it perfect for a beginner or intermediate
stitcher looking for a larger project to tackle. Fun and fairly fast
to finish, the Auricula Sampler measures approximately 34cm
(13¼in) square and costs £22 for the full kit.
Visit http://www.riverdriftneedlework.com or call 01503 220952
ESSENTIAL GUIDE
This brand new edition of Jane Greenoff's
The Stitch Book has an exciting new look,
with a re-designed Hardanger section and
clever graphics, plus even more stitches and
techniques to learn. Ever wanted to master
Sorbello Stitch or make a humbug? Well these
are just two of the updates you'll find inside
this 140-page
reference book.
We love the
neat A5 format
and spiral-
bound finish,
allowing it to
lie flat as you
work. You'll
also find space
for your own
notes. The Stitch
Book – over 120
Counted Stitches
and Techniques
4th Edition costs £12.99.
Visit http://www.thecrossstitchguild.com or
call 0800 328 9750
Totally tropical
Get in the holiday mood with DMC's new tropical themed collector's
tin, stocked with 20 vibrant skeins of embroidery thread including 17
skeins of Mouliné Spécial and three skeins of Mouliné Étoile. You also
get four exotic charts to stitch using your colourful new threads – all
you need to add is the aida or evenweave from your stash. The limited-
edition metal tin is decorated with a pretty
leaf pattern, so it can be used again as a
decorative storage box once all the threads
are gone – the perfect gift for a stitchy
friend. Buy the collector's tin for £26.
Visit http://www.dmc.com or call 01924 37150
Superior snips
If you're thinking of updating your embroidery
scissors any time soon, why not consider a pair with
curved blades? These beauties are ideal for snipping
away thread ends, as the curve means there is less
chance of accidentally cutting into your fabric or
stitching. And for those of you who prefer stitching
with a hoop, now you can snip close to the fabric
without having to remove the hoop first – what a
time saver! The Schneiden Excelle curved embroidery
scissors (SD3110C) measure 110mm so will easily fit
into any craft bag. You can
buy a pair for £13.86.
Visit http://www.tacura.com or
call 0330 123 1950
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