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Hello and welcome to our first Christmas Shopping newsletter - designed to help you get some fantastic Christmas gifts, while also supporting designer-makers from across the UK. Every Friday until December 11th we will be bringing you some great ideas to keep your family and friends happy this year, and maybe you could treat yourself too!
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| Anne Fontenoy - silk scarves |
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Hand painted silk scarves, made from 100% pure silk fabrics, with hand rolled edges, are one of the products from a range of hand sewn ladies apparel and fine art images which are produced by designer/maker and artist Anne Fontenoy. Most of the scarves are one-off pieces which Anne has individually painted with one of her unique designs. Visit her website to view the current range which also includes one or two hand embroidered/beaded silk wraps by clicking here.
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| Lorna Bateman - pincushion kit |
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This charming pincushion kit, from the Precious Pincushion series, is designed by Lorna Bateman. A full kit is provided, including fabric with design screened onto it, hand-dyed threads, needles, colour photograph, full set of instructions, stitch glossary and also the wooden form of the pin cushion. This design is suitable for a beginner, incorporates simple crewel stitches and is worked in single (optional) stranded cotton. The Herbaceous Borders kit is offered as a Christmas special at £17.75 including P&P. The Vari-Galore Embroidery design range includes various forms of 3-dimensional embroidery, silk ribbon kits, stumpwork, etc. For more details visit www.varigalore.com |
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| Tracy Curtis - silk bowls machine embroidery kit |
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This kit will teach you how to make your own soluble bowl using machine embroidery and makes a great gift for the keen crafter in your life. Or why not treat yourself – the bowl is the perfect addition to any Christmas table and is guaranteed to impress your friends and family! The kit is available for £7.95 and can be ordered here.
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| Parna - appliquéd cushions |
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In addition to a large selection of vintage linen and hemp, Parna now sells handmade folk-craft inspired products such as this felt appliquéd cushion. Using techniques originally used to make the felt coats of Hungarian herdsmen, the felt is hand cut with incredible detail and then sewn onto a felt background. The cushions are soft, with a luxurious look and feel and are available in a choice of colourways, with zip fastening. Cushions are available for £37, for more details please visit www.parna.co.uk |
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| Freya Perry - make your own ballerina kit |
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This cute little Ballerina is a no sew kit perfect for the little ones to make in the run-up to Christmas or to give as a special gift. (Some adult help may be needed.) The kit comes in a reusable cotton bag and is available in silver or gold. Ballerina kits are available for £19.95 plus postage, to order yours please click here.
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| Spellbound Beads - ladybird bracelet kit |
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Wondering what to get for that tricky teen? All girls love their unusual jewellery and this fabulous bracelet kit is bound to make them happy on Christmas morning, plus it will help them get crafty too! Priced at just £12.95 and in a choice of pink or white, this kit will help make Christmas present buying a little bit easier this year! For more details or to order yours please click here.
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