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After creating the Bicycle Basket – Snug Liner & Removable Bag, I had plenty of left over fabrics. So I made a Matching Picnic Quilt. I cut up 6’’ Squares of left over fabric, just using all I had to make a good size Picnic Quilt. Top Tip: Precision Cutting Required Lay your squares out in desired pattern Next, begin with the top layer and sew each square to the next. Continue down the rows. Iron all seams flat and begin to pin each row to the next. I find pinning at every square’s joint keeps the patchwork pattern in line. Sew as you go. When you have sewn all the rows. Iron flat. I then used a contrasting fabric to back the Picnic Quilt. R/S together place, then pin the backing fabric. Sew all around leaving a 3’’ Gap somewhere to turn out. Turn out and carefully push out the corners. Stitch up the remaining gap. I then sewed a diagonal line through the patchwork squares in a contrasting thread to secure the back to the front and for decoration. Last but not least.. hand sew a couple of little ties once the Picnic Quilt is rolled up so it can be tied into a pretty bow and popped into your Pretty Bicycle Basket before setting off. Made by Nicola Hills for The Craft Cotton Company 2018 #patchword #quilt #quilting #florals #fatquarters #freesewingtutorial #englishgarden

Jazz up your bicycle basket with a beautiful floral liner. Materials Used: Royal Large Flower English Garden Cotton x 1 Metre English Garden Fabric 2 English Garden Fabric 3 Floral Daisy Navy Fat Quarter Set. Contrasting Threads Decorative Lace and Ribbons How To: All Bicycle Baskets will be different sizes. I created my own template by putting paper in the bottom and used my finger to make a crease around the basket. I was then able to cut out the shape to make my template. Next I measured the circumference at the bottom and top of the basket. Mine was 36'' at the top 31'' at the bottom with a depth of 8''. To make the 'Snug' stay in Liner: I cut two pieces of fabric the same 36.5'' long x 10.5'' deep (this includes the seam allowance) and two bases from the template I made. If you would like to add Decorative Lace you will need to place it between the two pieces of fabric at the top, then with R/S together sew along the top sew 1'' in and 1'' from the end. Turn R/S out, iron flat and create an infinity style connection either side by joining the two short edges together. Remember to close up the two 1'' gaps you left which enabled you to join the two short edges. Next pin the base R/S to R/S on the outside of the liner, because the bottom is smaller than the top you will need to add a couple of little pleats. Sew round then repeat for the interior (you will only be able to get so far then will have to sew the remaining gap in the lining from the outside) The Removable Bag (Lined Drawstring Bag Theory) Cut 4 identical pieces, my depth measurements were: bottom fabric 13'' top fabric 10'' both were 42'' wide. Join the top and bottom fabrics on all 4 pieces the press seams down. Now join 2 pieces together R/S TO R/S at the top fabric. Press seams down. Repeat for other two pieces. R/S together pin the two pieces at each of the fabric joins (so the sections match up) From the middle seam draw guidelines, 1'' either side then another 1'' this will be the channel for the drawstring. Sew all around but leave the 1'' gap either side of the middle seam and both bottom sections stitch free. Turn in the right way and press, you can now draw the channel on the R/S of the fabric with a heat erasable pen or fabric chalk. Then top stitch all around the top and bottom of the channel. Straps: 2 Pieces of fabric 14'' x 3'' Fold each one in half, press flat, then fold in again and press. Fold in and top stitch. I inserted the handles 2'' from the middle either side and sewed them on, on the bottom drawstring channel stitch line. Next is the drawstring, a 1'' strip x 42'' R/S together sew down one end and all the way down the side. Turn out carefully and iron flat. Feed the drawstring through one side all the way round with a bodkin, then take the other piece and feed that through to the other side. Cut two bases (as you did for the lining) outside first, R/S together pleat the outer fabric as you pin to the base. Then stitch. Repeat for inner as you did for the lining (more pleats needed) Decorative Tiny Bunting 6 x 3'' Squares 7 x 2'' Squares. R/S together on the squares draw the triangle shape, Sew (leaving top open) turn out and iron flat. The bunting string is made in the same principle as the strap, then insert the bunting and top stitch down. Tiny buttons were used for interest. Attach by hand to the outside of the Snug Lining Your bicycle basket with a snug liner & removable shopping bag is now complete! Made by Nicola Hills for the Craft Cotton Company 2018 #bicycle #basket #bag #florals #freesewingtutorial #home

I spent last weekend in Milan to drool over stunning architecture, exquisite clothes and delicious food. One of the highlights of my trip was visiting Armani Silos. Armani Silos spreads over a 4,500 square-metre space over four floors. It houses a unique selection of the fashion designer’s creations from 1980 until today. The selection does not follow a chronological order but is divided into themes that have inspired and continue to inspire Giorgio Armani’s creative work. On the ground floor the sections are dedicated to Stars and Daywear, Exoticism on the first floor and Colour Schemes on the second floor. The third and last floor focuses on the theme of Light. I love how there wasn't a barrier between the clothes on display and the visitors, they were spread out and the room was lit perfectly so you could get a whole 360 degrees perspective, and examine the details. I thought it would be rude not to share some photos from the exhibition. The artistry, craftmanship and intricate detail of dressmaking was inspirational. If you visit Milan, I couldn't recommend visiting this place enough! ‘I decided to call it Silos because this building used to store food, which is, of course, essential for life. For me, just as much as food, clothes are also a part of life.’ Giorgio Armani #armani #blog

Sew this beautiful and functional keyring phone case, and keep your valuables safe in style! Click here for the full tutorial #keyring #phonecase #hobbycraft #freesewingtutorial #accessories

Make a gorgeous play mat for a new addition to the family using this timeless Peter Rabbit fabric and quilt design. Craft Cotton Company supplies: Peter Rabbit Fabric Roll pack 1m Peter Rabbit fabric for sashing 2m Peter Rabbit backing fabric Other supplies: Wadding Directions: Step 1: Sort the fabric strips into sets of matching designs -6 different designs with 4 strips of each design -Split into two groups of 3 coordinating designs Step 2: Pin and sew a group of three strips together using a ¼“ seam allowance -press seams open and flat Step 3: Cut each new fabric piece into square blocks measuring 6½“x 6½“ Step 4: Arrange the blocks into a 9 patch layout and sew these blocks together -repeat this to create 4 of the 9 patch blocks, 2 of each design Step 5: Cut 6 sashing strips 18”x 2½“ -sew the sashing strips to the blocks to join them together Step 6: Cut 3 sashing strips 43”x 2½“ -sew the long sashing strips to the sides of the blocks to join the blocks together Step 7: Cut 4 binding strips off the length of the backing fabric piece, measuring 2½“ wide. The rest of the fabric piece is used for the backing -Layer up the quilt ready for basting: backing fabric face down > wadding>quilt top facing up -Hold the layers in place with plenty of pins to keep it secure Step 8: Quilt the play mat using your chosen design, a walking foot on your machine really helps with the quilting process. On this one, I have echo quilted around some of the fabric strips to highlight the ‘rail fence’ design. -trim away excess wadding and backing to square off your quilt. Step 9: Make the quilt binding using the four 2½“ strips -Fold each strip in half lengthways and press -Fold each long outer edge into the centre and press Step 10: Attach the binding to each side - First unfold binding and fold in raw edge ¼“ -Position the edge of the quilt into the fold of the binding, hold in place with quilt clips -Using a walking foot, sew through all layers -Repeat with other three sides Step 11: Give the play mat a good press then it is ready to gift and enjoy! Made by Angela Harkness for The Craft Cotton Company 2018 #peterrabbit #jellyroll #fabricstrips #quilt #babyquilt #playmat #quilting #freesewingtutorial

Get creative with making some fun and simple fabric bunting! Ingredients: Fabric Thread Bias Binding or Trimming Tools: Scissors Paper Pen/Pencil Pins Sewing Machine Method: Step 1. Fabric! It could be that you use the same design across all of the bunting, or make each ‘flag’ a different pattern or colour! The Craft Cotton Co fat quarter ranges would work really well for this with lots of beautiful coordinating designs. Step 2. Template! Cut out a paper template for your bunting shape design. The more ‘traditional’ shape is triangular - however we have gone for a different ‘flag’ style design here. TOP TIP: The easiest way to make a template an ‘even’ shape, is to fold your piece of paper in half, draw ‘half’ of your triangle/shape - cut out your design and then unfold to have two even sides. Step 3. Cutting! Using your template as a guide, cut out your fabrics. You will need to cut two shapes per bunting flag. How many you need, will very much depend on how long you want your bunting to be – and how ‘spaced out’ you would like the triangles/shapes to be apart. A good way of checking is to simply lay them out along your length of bias binding/trimming to get a feel for how you want it to look. Step 4. Sewing! Take each set of two shapes and sew in a simple running stitch around 3 of the edges, leaving the top of each one open. Make sure to have the right side of the fabric on the inside at this point – so that when you turn them round the right way, the design is on the outside. Step 5. Unfold! As mentioned above, now turn your shapes out the right way so they are ready for sewing into the bias binding or trimming. Make sure to push any corners out as far as they can go – snip any excess fabric at corners if required pre turning out. Step 6. Ironing! Iron each of the shapes to ensure all seams are neat and the fabrics are crease free. Step 7. Pinning! Pin your bunting shapes into place evenly apart within the bias binding or trimming. In the example we have used some lacy trimming – that we have just double layer sandwiched together with the fabric shapes in between. Step 8. Sewing together! Using a simple running stitch in a coordinating thread to sew everything in to position! Et voila – easy bunting! Made by The Crafty Lass® for The Craft Cotton Company 2018 www.thecraftylass.com #bunting #unicorn #beginner #freesewingtutorial #freesewingtutorials #fatquarters #home

Make a bespoke bag for your rulers and craft mats, ideal for craft class or simple storage! I've used five fat quarters of fabric, you'll of course need more for a larger bag. #debbieshore #video #craftmattote #sewing #freesewingtutorial #accessories

These cute flora and fauna bloomers and headband sets make a great handmade baby gift! They are a practical nappy cover whilst also looking adorable on any little one, PLUS they only take one fat quarter to make a matching set! Click here for the full tutorial #hobbycraft #tutorial #freesewingtutorial #baby #kids

This folded star cushion has a great texture and visual effect and is achieved just by using folded squares of fabric – a lot of folded squares! Materials Floral Meadow fat quarters fabric by The Craft Cotton Company ½ metre of 5 different patterns Batting Scissors Ruler Pencil Thread Needle Pins Stuffing Step 1 To make the squares you will need to cut 12x12 cm squares out of 4 of the different fabric patterns: 20 pink 20 blue with white and pink flower detail 24 white with flower detail 40 blue with flower and leaf detail Step 2 To make the folded triangles fold a square in half and press, next fold in the top right hand corner of the folded edge to the middle of the bottom edge, and fold the top left corner of the folded edge to the middle of the bottom edge and press. Repeat for all the squares. Step 3 Take the blue fabric with white flowers and cut a square of fabric 50 x 50 cm, this will form the front. Fold the fabric in half and half again to making a quarter and press, this will leave lines showing the middle point of the fabric. Step 4 Round 1: Take 4 of the pink fabric triangles and lay them with their centre points 1 cm from the middle point of the fabric. Use a ruler to make sure the 4 triangles are lined up with one another. Pin to secure, then sew into place. Step 5 Round 2: Take 4 of the blue with white and pink flower detail fabric triangles and place so they are positioned with their central line in the middle of the gaps left between the pink triangles and 2cm from the middle point of the fabric. Use a ruler to check they line up, then pin and sew into place. Step 6 Round 3: using 8 of the white fabric with flower detail triangles place them in the same locations as the pink and blue with white and pink flower triangles but set them back 2 cm from the points of these. Use a ruler to check they line up and pin and sew to secure. Step 7 Round 4: use 8 of the blue with flower and leaf detail triangles, again lining them up 2cm back from the points of the previous rounds triangles. Pin and sew to secure. Step 8 Round 5: using 16 of the pink fabric triangles, placing them 2cm back from the points of the previous rounds triangles, and also placing them in the gaps between the previous rounds triangles, with the central line of the triangle in the gap between. Pin and sew to secure. Step 9 Round 6: use 16 blue with white and pink flower fabric triangles, placing them 2cm back from the points of the previous rounds triangles. Pin and sew to secure. Step 10 Round 7: 16 white with flower fabric triangles, placing them 2 cm back from the points of the previous rows triangles. Pin and sew to secure. Step 11 Round 8: 32 blue with flower and leaves fabric triangles, placing them 2cm back from the points of the previous rounds triangles, and also placing them in the gaps between the previous rounds triangles, with the central line of the triangle in the gap between. Pin and sew to secure. Step 12 Cut the excess square fabric away to leave you with a round. Cut a piece of batting the same size and add the quilted detail by sewing down the central line of the triangles. Step 13 Take the white with flower detail fabric and place the folded square front piece in the middle, draw around this front piece. Next draw a circle around which is 6 cm bigger than the front piece along with a circle which is 3cm smaller than the front piece and cut out to give you a circular band. Step 14 Lay the circular band right side up on top of the front piece, then fold the outside edge of this circular band inward and positioning the band so its inside edge is against the outside edge of the front piece, pin and sew to secure. Step 15 Press flat and sew a line around 1cm from the edge of the front piece. Step 16 Take the blue fabric with white flower detail and place the front piece on top and cut a piece the same size to make a back. Place the front and back right sides together and sew around the edge leaving a 10 cm gap for turning. Turn out the right way, stuff the pillow and slip stitch to close the gap. Your pillow is now complete! Made by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch Sew for the Craft Cotton Company 2018 #cushions #pillow #foldedstar #sewing #freesewingtutorial #fatquarter #home

Bring a breath of fresh air to your table decor with these Floral Sketch place mats and coasters. Made with the ‘flip and stitch’ method of patchwork, they come together quickly and easily. An added bonus is they’re reversible too! Craft Cotton Company supplies: Floral Sketch Fabric Roll pack 0.5m denim Other supplies: 0.5m wadding Temporary fabric spray adhesive Directions: Step 1: Using your rotary cutter and ruler, prepare your fabrics -Cut: Denim backing fabric: 45”x20” Wadding: 47”x22” -Press fabrics to remove any creases Step 2: -Spray baste the backing fabric to the wadding -Lay wadding out flat with backing on top, right side facing up -Fold back half of backing, spray with temporary fabric adhesive then unfold backing, smoothing out fabric from centre outwards -Repeat with the other half of the fabric -Turn over the backing/wadding so right side of backing is now facing downwards Step 3: -Mark the centre point of a short side of the backing with a pin -Position one fabric strip centrally on top of the wadding, aligning with the pin. ---Pin in place -Position second fabric strip directly on top of the first strip, right sides together and pin in place -Sew ¼“ seam along the length of the strip -Flip open the strip and press -Repeat this process with a further three strips Step 4: -Return to the central strip and repeat the process outlined in Step 3 until 9 strips wide in total Step 5: -Trim to a finished piece 19 ½“x40” ready to divide into placemats and coasters -Cut along the straight seam to give a piece 7 strips wide and another piece 2 strips wide -Out of the 7 strips piece, cut 4 placemats to size 15”x10” -Out of the 2 strips piece, cut 8 coasters to size 4 ½“x4½ “ Step 6: Prepare binding using 10 fabric strips -Cut 4 strips in half, 2 strips in 4, 4 strips in 8 -Fold each strip in half lengthways and press -Fold each long outer edge into the centre and press Step 7: Attach the binding to each placemat and coaster -Position short sides of placemat into the fold of the binding, hold in place with quilt clips -Using a walking foot, sew through all layers -Repeat with long sides of placemat but first unfold binding and fold in raw edge ¼“ then position placemat into fold of binding, hold in place with clips then sew in place -Repeat this process to bind the coasters Step 8: Enjoy using your new table settings or gift to a friend! Made by Angela Harkness for the Craft Cotton Company 2018 #placemat #kitchen #dining #quilting #home #freesewingtutorial

Learn how to sew one of these beautiful Mosaic cushions using the fabric collection 'Moroccan Bazaar'. Materials Moroccan Bazaar fabric by The Craft Cotton Company 5 x 5 cm squares in 7 different fabric patterns Two pieces 33 x 40 cm Thread Pins Scissors Ruler Batting 33 x 33 cm Step 1 This cushion comprises of 2 different square patterns to make up the mosaic, pattern 1 and pattern 2. Starting with pattern 1 (make 2 of these) you will need 5x5 squares from all 7 of the different fabrics, the layout of these is shown below. To sew together all of these squares split them into groups of 4 and sew each of these smaller groups together before finally sewing together these smaller groups to give one square. Step 2 Pattern 2 (make 2 of these) requires 5x5 cm squares from 3 of the different fabrics the layout of these is shown below. As with pattern 1 to sew together these squares first split them into smaller groups of 4 then sew these 4 smaller groups together. Step 3 You will now have 2 pattern 1 pieces and 2 pattern 2 pieces. Now to sew together the two different patterns you will need to sew 1 of the pattern 1 and pattern 2 pieces together making sure you have pattern 1 on the left and pattern 2 on the right, then sew together the final pattern 1 and pattern 2 pieces together with pattern 2 on the left and pattern 1 on the right. Once you have done this you can sew these two pieces together to give the final square. Step 4 Place the batting behind the patchwork piece and add quilting detail. Step 5 Take the two 33 x 40 cm fabric pieces and fold in half to create two back pieces. Step 6 Place the quilted patchwork front right side up and place the two back pieces overlapping in the middle of the cushion on top. Sew around the edge and turn out the right way. Your Mosaic cushion is now complete! Made by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch Sew for the Craft Cotton Company 2018 #moroccanbazaar #freesewingtutorial #mosaic #cushion #fatquarters #home

These cute camels in lovely bright colours will bring smiles with them wherever they go. Materials Moroccan Bazaar fabric by The Craft Cotton Company Toy stuffing Thread Embroidery thread Pencil Paper Pins Needle Buttons Step 1 Draw out the shape of a camel the size you want on a piece of paper, do not draw the legs onto the body but draw a leg separately. Step 2 For each camel you will need to cut out two body pieces and 8 leg pieces, you will also need to cut two strips 12x4 cm for the tail. You can do all of this the same colour or have one colour for the body and different colours for the legs and tail. Step 3 To make the tail take the two tail pieces, sew together leaving the top edge unsewn. Turn the right way and fold in half along the long edge, tie a knot in the bottom end. Step 4 Take a front and back piece of the camel and place right sides together, place the tail in position between the front and back with its raw edge aligned with the raw edge of the front and back piece; sew around leaving a 6cm gap at the bottom for turning. Turn out the right way, stuff with toy stuffing and slip stitch close the gap. Step 5 Sew the legs together by taking a front and back piece placing right sides together and sewing around leaving a 4cm gap for turning. Turn out the right way, stuff with toy stuffing and slip stitch close the gap. Step 6 Sew the legs onto the camel using the embroidery thread. Step 7 Sew the buttons on to the camel’s head for eyes. Your camel is complete! Made by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch Sew for the Craft Cotton Company 2018 #camel #toy #sewing #freesewingtutorial #fatquarters #moroccanbazaar #kids