Hoping for some inspiration for your next project? Take a look at our March picks, we’re sure you’ll find something to warm your heart for the lighter, brighter days to come!
Introducing two new charming Trimits Cross Stitch Kits
Perfect for an introduction to the art of cross stitching, can we tempt you to a feast of strawberries? With just a few bright colours and some delicate shading, Trimits have brought to life a juicy collection of strawberries, complete with leaves and a flower – certainly, the stripy observer fluttering in the corner looks very interested! This little Bee & Strawberries kit from Trimits includes everything you’ll need to recreate the charming scene, including white aida, threads, colour coded chart, and even a needle. With a finished size of 13cm x 13cm, it will be a perfect introduction for a new stitcher, or a quick little project for a more seasoned crafter. It even includes number and alphabet charts, so you could personalise it for a friend, or initial and date it as a sweet keepsake for yourself.
Or perhaps you’re looking forward to some quiet reading in the months to come? Then who could resist this charming bookmark kit, also new from Trimits? Featuring a careful stack of colourful books, this project will keep you busy until you’re done with the stitching, and then you can tuck it between the pages of your latest fiction pick. Soft muted shades of thread give depth and life to the different books in the pile, and the kit includes everything you’ll need to create your own bookmark. Or why not pop it between the pages of the latest romance or thriller as a perfect gift for a keen reader in your life!
Or keen to try something slightly larger in scale…?
You could really spread your cross stitch wings with this beauty from Heritage Crafts!
Stitched in gorgeous natural shades of greens and blues, Tranquility by Elaine Serenum also includes pinks and white for the flowers in the foreground, along with the soft yellow and amber of the dappled sunlight in the background. The reflection of the swan in the water gives depth and dimension to the peaceful picture, and the trees stretching away behind it draw the eye to the calm surroundings. The kit includes everything you need to get started right away – 14 count aida, pre-sorted DMC threads, charts and instructions. Welcome to your new stitching place of calm and tranquility!
Delightful thread collections from Scheepjes and Anchor
New from Scheepjes, the five Candy Floss colour packs are a riot of colour! The colour collections are each named after delighful sweet flavours, and we’ve selected the Peachy combination to present to you this month. In 10 shades, these new thread yarns will be perfect for small and delicate hand embroidery projects, handquilting and jewellery making. Why not try them for your new Sashiko stitching project – we think you’ll love them as much as we do!
Anchor’s Spring Flowers Thread Assortment Pack has been carefully selected to bring together a gorgeous collection of colours to inspire creativity! The 18 skeins of stranded cotton have been matched to perfection by Anchor, so that the tones blend beautifully into a soft and delicate palette. Combining the thread quality you can always rely on from Anchor, with a selection perfect for those spring makes, we can’t recommend this more for the new season! It even includes a free pattern of spring flowers and bees. Time to spring into creativity with the new season!
And finally, the perfect accessories for all your spring needlecraft projects!
Stitchers always need needles! A pack of DMC Cross Stitch needles are the perfect go-to to pop into your project bag, for crafting on the move, or just on the sofa! With rounded ends to slide easily through your aida or evenweave, DMC needles enjoy the same high-quality reputation as their cotton floss. Grab a pack for yourself when you are browsing your cross stitch kit project choices! And finally, who wouldn’t choose a beautiful pair of embroidery scissors, to make snipping your thread ends as pleasant as possible! Pretty as well as practical, with a delicate floral design winding its way around the handles, these 11cm embroidery scissors from Scheepjes have an elegant, antique appearance.
Now that you’re all set for the new month’s stitching, why not pop over to our Monthly Round-ups to see what’s happening in the Fabric and Yarn collections?