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LOVE BLOOMS
M
ade up of bright flowers,
butterflies and hearts,
these love-inspired greeting card
kits are part of the new Summer
Collection from Bothy Threads*
- such happy patterns that will
make you enjoy and appreciate
the smaller details in life.
‘Sweet Tree’ (XGC2) has space
for initials and a date, making
it an ideal gift for weddings or
anniversaries – it could even
be modified into a lovely birth
sampler. For grand wedding
milestones, we love the ‘Silver
Celebration’ (XGC3) and ‘Gold
Celebration’ (XGC4) trees using
metallic thread. Or, if you’re
looking for something more
versatile, why not try ‘Sweet
Heart’ (XGC1)? All four kits
come with a card and envelope
as well as aida and threads.
Trendwatching... Eco friendly
Planet carefully
Ellbie Co*’s ‘Earth Mini Cross Stitch Kit’ comeswith a 3in hoop and is sure to make you smile
Bamboo it!
A sustainable bamboo embroideryhoop by Trimits*, in nine handy sizes
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Love blooms
Celebrate a special occasion with a
pretty card kit from Bothy Threads
TEACHER
APPRECIATION
I
t’s almost back-to-school
time! So why not say
‘thank you’ to a special
teacher who deserves a little
recognition with this ‘Teacher
Appreciation Pincushion
Cross Stitch Kit’ from Sheena
Rogers Designs. Featuring
a classroom scene complete
with a wise owl professor and
heartfelt quote, we think it
deserves a gold star for sure!
Inside the kit you’ll find
14-count white aida, ready-
sorted DMC stranded cottons
on a numbered card sorter,
needle, backing fabric, black
and white symbol chart and
full instructions. It also comes
with a small bag of filler for
completing the pincushion.
Newer stitchers will enjoy
giving this project a go, as it
measures just 10x10cm (4x4in)
and uses whole stitches only
with a touch of backstitch.
£ (^8).
(^99)
Go green and work
Reduce, reuse, recycle
This recycled glass vase from Garden
Trading will make a stunning display
£ (^16)