Lynne’s Links ~ Johnson Crafts

If you prefer the classic style Winnie the Pooh to the modern, brightly coloured characters, have a look at these new samplers from Anchor.

There is an Anniversary/Wedding Sampler and a Birth Sampler, both featuring Pooh and Piglet.

This is something a bit different for our website, but it is a great way of keeping your photos together and would make a lovely gift.

I took one home to have a go and found it very simple to follow the instructions.  There is a link to the supplier’s website to download the free software - this was very straightforward.  You then open your photo file and select the photos you wish to use.  Drag them into the page layout you have selected, add text if you wish, load the paper provided into your printer and when you are happy with your choices - click print!  The paper folds easily in half and is then slotted into the album provided.  I now have a lovely album of photographs of a very special anniversary in Venice.

We are currently offering the Photo Book at half price.

We have just added a new range of products by Framecraft. It is just a small selection at the moment, but we will be adding more over the coming weeks.

There are lots of accessories to show off your own cross stitch designs, such as keyrings, rulers, paperweight, handbag mirror and a door finger plate. These would all make great presents and will not take too long to stitch.

There is a set of 6 coasters with butterfly designs, available individually. 12 miniature boxes feature cross stitch zodiac designs, and would make an unusual container for a small jewellery gift.

The range also includes Chart Sets, Christmas cards and a selection of cards for various celebrations, including a wedding card complete with 2 rings.

I think there must be a lot of new babies around at the moment as we are selling lots of birth samplers, but this one, called Toy Shelf, seems to be one of the most popular.

It comes from Dimensions in their Baby Hugs range and is stitched on 14 count aida. The kit includes stranded cotton, fabric, chart, needle and instructions and is supplied with pink and blue thread, alphabet and numbers for personalising.

If you are not a fan of the modern style of samplers, we have a large selection of more traditional designs.

There are various celebrations in the range, including Marriage, Wedding, Anniversary, Silver Wedding, Ruby Wedding and Golden Wedding.