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Sew this beautiful, bright bunting and nappy holder using the step by step tutorial below. Here’s what you will need for the nappy holder: ▪ 20”x 36” Alphabet Bunting Cotton fabric for the holder from craftcotton - buy here ▪ 4”x 8” (2x) of the same fabric for the straps ▪ 7”x 24” of the same fabric for the base of the holder ▪ 6”x 11” piece of thick cardboard ▪ 11”x ¼” piece of dowelling ▪ 26” bright yellow bias binding ▪ Yellow thread ▪ Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, pins, glue ▪ Baby’s hanger measuring 11-12” in length Step 1: Making the base Start by making the base, take your 7”x 24” piece of fabric and with RST fold in half and sew the two longer edges together using a ¼” seam allowance, press and turn the right way out, insert the cardboard and either sew or glue the ends inside. Step 2: Making the bag Take the 20”x 36” piece of fabric and fold over the two shorter edges twice and sew. Step 3: Making the bag, then creating the base Press your seams for the bag by folding the fabric in half, hemmed sides together and finger crease to make the centre point, then pin the two hemmed edges to this mark. Then with RST sew along the bottom edge (make sure your fabric is the correct way round), then measure a 2” square in each corner and cut this away – this will make the base of the holder Step 4: Making the straps Taking the 2 pieces of 4”x 8” fabric for the straps, fold, press and sew the two shorter edges, then with RST sew along the long edge creating a tube, then turn right way out and press. Step 5: Adding the straps Fold the fabric RST and using your hanger for guidance pin your straps inside the holder, then sew across the top. Step 6: Adding your hanger Step 7: Creating the folds at the top of the holder Push 2” of the top fabric inside, and press, this can then we sewn to hold in place, then insert your dowelling into these two top corners. Step 8: Add the bright yellow bias binding Cut the length of bias binding in half, and sew a piece to either side, starting an inch from the top, remember to fold the ends of the bias binding under. Then slip stitch the two hemmed edges together all the way to the back of the holder, and the same at the top where the inch gap was left. Fill with nappies and hang on a hook in the baby’s nursery. Here’s what you will need for the bunting (makes 6 triangles of reversible bunting): ▪ 7”x 8” (x12) of the same fabric ▪ 66” bright yellow bias binding ▪ Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, pins, glue, bias binding clips ▪ Needle, yellow thread and a thimble Step 1: Making the template and cutting the fabric Step 2: Making the bunting Take care to get your fabric the correct way up and cut out 12 triangles, with RST sew along the two diagonal sides, leaving the top open for turning the right way out, repeat this 5 more times, press and sew the top closed. Step 3: Adding the bias binding, spaces the triangles evenly along the piece of bias binding Step 4: Hanging your bunting Made by Michelle Roberts for The Craft Cotton Co Visit her new blog creativeblondeblog.wordpress.com #freesewingtutorials #home #kids

Make this adorable bag ready for the summer holidays. The lovely bright colours in our Symone fabric will really bring the summer vibe to your outfits! 'Looking to take your sewing to the next level? If you’ve had enough of sewing bunting, cushions and tote bags, a messenger bag is the perfect step forward. Introducing you to working with interfacing and fabric strips, it’s achievable but also challenging – plus you get a totally usable make at the end of it!' Have a go at this tutorial to add some colour into your outfits for summer! Click here to see the tutorial. By Andy Isaacs for Hobbycraft. #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #hobbycraft #bag #accessories

Make this adorable bag ready for the summer holidays. The lovely bright colours in our Symone fabric will really bring the summer vibe to your outfits! 'Looking to take your sewing to the next level? If you’ve had enough of sewing bunting, cushions and tote bags, a messenger bag is the perfect step forward. Introducing you to working with interfacing and fabric strips, it’s achievable but also challenging – plus you get a totally usable make at the end of it!' Have a go at this tutorial to add some colour into your outfits for summer! Click here to see the tutorial. By Andy Isaacs for Hobbycraft. #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #hobbycraft #bag #accessories

These very cute Winnie the Pooh fabrics are ideal for making a baby quilt and would make the perfect gift for any new arrivals. What you need: Pins Scissors Thread Pencil A4 paper Batting 89 x 112cm Winnie the Pooh fabric by The Craft Cotton Co White backing fabric 89 x 112cm 5m of binding - you can buy this ready made or make your own out of fabric scraps 3inch wide Step 1 - Make the paper template: Take a piece of A4 paper and draw out the template shown in the photo. Once drawn out, cut out and on the front of the template write ‘left’ and on the back write ‘right’. This gives you the template for the left and right hand side of the pattern. Draw out another one of these templates and draw a line across the middle and cut. Write ‘left’ on one side and ‘right’ on the other side of one of the two pieces. This gives you the top and bottom edge pattern pieces. Step 2: Cut out the fabrics Using the templates you will need to cut 16 left pieces and 16 right pieces. Then 4 left pieces of the top/bottom template and 4 right pieces of the top/bottom template. Step 3: Sewing the pieces together Take 8 of the left hand pieces, these will form the first strip. Take the first 2 and place right sides together and sew along the bottom edge. Take the next piece and place right sides together against the piece you just attached, and sew along the bottom edge. Repeat this until 8 pieces have been joined together. Now take a left hand top/bottom piece and sew to the first fabric piece of the strip by placing right side together, next sew a left hand top/bottom piece to the last fabric piece of the strip. Now take 8 of the right hand pieces and sew together in the same way as the left hand pieces to create the second strip. Unlike the left hand first strip you will need to sew a right hand top/bottom piece to the top and bottom of the strip. Repeat to make another left and right hand strip so you have 4 in total. Now sew these strips together, taking the first and second one and place right sides together and sewing down the edge. Repeat with the final two strips until all 4 are attached. Step 4: Adding the quilting detail Place the backing fabric right side facing down, then place the batting piece on top, followed by the patchwork front right side facing up. Pin in place so it wont move while quilting. Add quilted details by sewing along the seam on the vertical lines, and sew a line 1 cm either side of the seam on the horizontal lines. Step 5: Adding the binding Fold the 3 inch wide binding in half and place its raw edges along the edge of the quilt and sew in place. Turn the folded edge back over to the other side of the quilt, pin and slip stitch to hold. You now have your very own Winnie the Pooh quilt! © by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch, Sew for The Craft Cotton Company 2017 #freesewingtutorials #quilt #kids

Reduce the risk of standing on any stray tiny toy pieces (yes - I'm especially thinking of you random Lego bricks!) and make tidying them all up after playing so much easier with this drawstring play mat. You can also make a smaller version for taking out and about; they make great travel toy bags. What you will need: Pins Thread Scissors Pencil Wool or string Ribbon: Small play mat - 2m Big play mat- 4m The Craft Cotton Company's Large Balloon cotton print: Small play mat: Balloon fabric – 58cm x 58 cm Blue fabric – 58cm x 58 cm Binding pieces: Two pieces of blue fabric 22cm x 4 cm Big play mat: Balloon fabric – 110cm x 110 cm Blue fabric – 110cm x 110 cm Binding pieces: Two pieces of blue fabric 22cm x 4 cm. First, cut out the fabric: Make sure that the fabric is square and the edges are straight. Fold the fabric into a quarter by first folding the top edge to the bottom edge, and then folding the left edge over to the right with right-sides together. Take a piece of wool and pin one end to the middle folded corner, wrap the other end around a pencil so that the pencil lines up with the corners next to it. Drag the pencil from one corner to the other to make the curve. Cut out and repeat for the other piece. Cut out a semi-circle: Draw and cut out a circle on a piece of paper with a diameter of 11 cm, then cut this in half to give you a semi-circle. Place and pin this circle at the top of the balloon fabric circle and cut out from the balloon fabric. Repeat at the bottom. Repeat this for the blue fabric Sew the front and back together: Now place the balloon and blue fabric right sides together and pin. Sew the fabrics starting from one semi-circle and going around to the next – use a 2cm seam allowance. Repeat this for the next semi-circle round to the next. Turn the right way around. Bind the semi-circle raw edges: Fold in each side of the binding by 1cm length-ways and iron to create a crease. Then, fold the whole binding in half and iron to create another crease. You should now have 3 creases. Place the wrong side of the binding to the wrong side of the fabric and match the raw edges. Sew around the binding on the first 1cm fold, leaving 2cm unsewn at the beginning so that you can join the binding ends together. When you have sewn around your binding, turn the beginning of your binding back by 1cm. Overlap the ends by 1cm and then trim the excess. Stitch along the join making sure your fold marks on both pieces match up. Pull the binding around to the right side of the fabric, so that the centre fold runs flush with the raw edges. Encase the raw edges with the binding. Turn your last fold under by 1cm and edge stitch the binding in place. Add the drawstring: Sew a line the whole way around the fabric using a 3cm seam allowance. Start at the base of one of the semi circles and keeping the same distance from the edge of the fabric the whole way around. When this is done, take your ribbon and thread it through. Fold over ends twice and sew to seal the loose ends. Overlap the two ends and sew together. © By Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch, Sew for The Craft Cotton Company 2016 #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #bag #kids

Reduce the risk of standing on any stray tiny toy pieces (yes - I'm especially thinking of you random Lego bricks!) and make tidying them all up after playing so much easier with this drawstring play mat. You can also make a smaller version for taking out and about; they make great travel toy bags. What you will need: Pins Thread Scissors Pencil Wool or string Ribbon: Small play mat - 2m Big play mat- 4m The Craft Cotton Company's Large Balloon cotton print: Small play mat: Balloon fabric – 58cm x 58 cm Blue fabric – 58cm x 58 cm Binding pieces: Two pieces of blue fabric 22cm x 4 cm Big play mat: Balloon fabric – 110cm x 110 cm Blue fabric – 110cm x 110 cm Binding pieces: Two pieces of blue fabric 22cm x 4 cm. First, cut out the fabric: Make sure that the fabric is square and the edges are straight. Fold the fabric into a quarter by first folding the top edge to the bottom edge, and then folding the left edge over to the right with right-sides together. Take a piece of wool and pin one end to the middle folded corner, wrap the other end around a pencil so that the pencil lines up with the corners next to it. Drag the pencil from one corner to the other to make the curve. Cut out and repeat for the other piece. Cut out a semi-circle: Draw and cut out a circle on a piece of paper with a diameter of 11 cm, then cut this in half to give you a semi-circle. Place and pin this circle at the top of the balloon fabric circle and cut out from the balloon fabric. Repeat at the bottom. Repeat this for the blue fabric Sew the front and back together: Now place the balloon and blue fabric right sides together and pin. Sew the fabrics starting from one semi-circle and going around to the next – use a 2cm seam allowance. Repeat this for the next semi-circle round to the next. Turn the right way around. Bind the semi-circle raw edges: Fold in each side of the binding by 1cm length-ways and iron to create a crease. Then, fold the whole binding in half and iron to create another crease. You should now have 3 creases. Place the wrong side of the binding to the wrong side of the fabric and match the raw edges. Sew around the binding on the first 1cm fold, leaving 2cm unsewn at the beginning so that you can join the binding ends together. When you have sewn around your binding, turn the beginning of your binding back by 1cm. Overlap the ends by 1cm and then trim the excess. Stitch along the join making sure your fold marks on both pieces match up. Pull the binding around to the right side of the fabric, so that the centre fold runs flush with the raw edges. Encase the raw edges with the binding. Turn your last fold under by 1cm and edge stitch the binding in place. Add the drawstring: Sew a line the whole way around the fabric using a 3cm seam allowance. Start at the base of one of the semi circles and keeping the same distance from the edge of the fabric the whole way around. When this is done, take your ribbon and thread it through. Fold over ends twice and sew to seal the loose ends. Overlap the two ends and sew together. © By Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch, Sew for The Craft Cotton Company 2016 #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #bag #kids

It looks like the embroidery trend is here to stay! With punchy phrases and chic imagery there is so much you can do with a needle and thread! Use our downloadable templates to get you started or make your own to add a modern twist to this classic. Tutorials are over at the Hobbycraft blog. #freesewingtutorials #home

It looks like the embroidery trend is here to stay! With punchy phrases and chic imagery there is so much you can do with a needle and thread! Use our downloadable templates to get you started or make your own to add a modern twist to this classic. Tutorials are over at the Hobbycraft blog. #freesewingtutorials #home

A beautiful denim ruffled bag, perfect for those girly sleep overs, spring walks, summer picnics or music festivals. What will you need: ⦁ Sewing machine ⦁ Needle, pins and thread ⦁ Rotary cutter or scissors and cutting mat ⦁ Denim cotton fabric by craft cotton cut 46" x 42" buy here ⦁ Safety pin, wooden dowel ⦁ 4" sewing needle ⦁ Iron Cutting the fabric: (N.B 1/4" seam allowance has been added to the final cutting measurements, and remember to always press your seams open after sewing) Step 1: Begin by cutting the ruffles, I used the fraying edges of the denim cotton, I cut 7 ruffles 2.5" x 28" I decided to not sew my rough edges in as I loved the frayed look, but if you wanted to have neat ruffles, cut 14 ruffles 2.5" x 28" and sew right sides together, turn right way out, and press. Step 2: Next cut the main bag pieces and lining pieces, measuring 14" x 16" and you will need 4 of these. From the shorter edge cut two 2" squares from each side. For the straps, you will need to cut 2 pieces of fabric measuring 2.5" x 18" and 2 pieces measuring 2.5" x 40" For the casing, you will need to cut 2 pieces 3" x 12.5" For the loop, you will need to cut 2 pieces 2" x 3.5" Let’s begin... Take the strips that you have cut for the ruffles and sew with a large stitch on sewing machine along the top about 1/4" from the top, then by taking the top thread, gently pull the thread to achieve the ruffles, repeat this 6 more times. Next take you front piece of the bag and fold it in half so the two longest edges meet and crease the fabric (this will show you the centre) open it up and begin with your first ruffle, this should be placed 11" from the top, pin tack and sew this ruffle in place, I reversed each ruffles to obtain a different colour fabric. Continue with the other ruffles placing them at 9.5", 8", 6.5", 5", 3.5", 2" intervals up the front of the bag. Make sure to sew up the sides of the ruffles too. Next take the casing fabric, fold the short edges over twice and sew. Then fold the fabric so the long edges meet and press, then pin to the top front of the bag, do the same again only this time pin to the right side of the back of the bag. Make the loops by sewing the longest edges together and turning right way out, fold these in half and pin in place in the middle of the 2" corners we cut out of the main pieces of fabric. Now sew using 1/4" seam allowance the front and back of the bag with right sides together, along each length and across the bottom of the bag, leaving the corners open. Next open the bag so side and bottom seams meet with right sides together, pin and sew from edge to edge, sew this twice to add stability. Take the lining pieces of fabric and repeat the process again but this time leaving a 4" gap along the bottom for turning the bag right side out. Place the bag inside the lining with right sides together, pin and carefully sew along the top edge. Turn right way out through the 4" opening and press. Then using a slip stitch sew this opening up. Finally make your straps by sewing the short and long pieces together making a long piece of fabric that measures 2.5" x 58" Fold in half so the long edges meet with right sides together and sew all the way along. Take a 4" sewing needle and catch one end, then thread this through the strap to turn right way out. Repeat for the other strap. Using a safety pin thread these straps through one side of the casing and then the other. Take the other strap and repeat this process but starting from opposite side. Thread straps though the loop at the bottom of the bag and tie an overhand knot, then repeat for the other side. Adjust the straps so the bag sits comfortably on the shoulders. Made by Michelle Roberts for The Craft Cotton Co Visit her new blog creativeblondeblog.wordpress.com #freesewingtutorials #accessories

A beautiful denim ruffled bag, perfect for those girly sleep overs, spring walks, summer picnics or music festivals. What will you need: ⦁ Sewing machine ⦁ Needle, pins and thread ⦁ Rotary cutter or scissors and cutting mat ⦁ Denim cotton fabric by craft cotton cut 46" x 42" buy here ⦁ Safety pin, wooden dowel ⦁ 4" sewing needle ⦁ Iron Cutting the fabric: (N.B 1/4" seam allowance has been added to the final cutting measurements, and remember to always press your seams open after sewing) Step 1: Begin by cutting the ruffles, I used the fraying edges of the denim cotton, I cut 7 ruffles 2.5" x 28" I decided to not sew my rough edges in as I loved the frayed look, but if you wanted to have neat ruffles, cut 14 ruffles 2.5" x 28" and sew right sides together, turn right way out, and press. Step 2: Next cut the main bag pieces and lining pieces, measuring 14" x 16" and you will need 4 of these. From the shorter edge cut two 2" squares from each side. For the straps, you will need to cut 2 pieces of fabric measuring 2.5" x 18" and 2 pieces measuring 2.5" x 40" For the casing, you will need to cut 2 pieces 3" x 12.5" For the loop, you will need to cut 2 pieces 2" x 3.5" Let’s begin... Take the strips that you have cut for the ruffles and sew with a large stitch on sewing machine along the top about 1/4" from the top, then by taking the top thread, gently pull the thread to achieve the ruffles, repeat this 6 more times. Next take you front piece of the bag and fold it in half so the two longest edges meet and crease the fabric (this will show you the centre) open it up and begin with your first ruffle, this should be placed 11" from the top, pin tack and sew this ruffle in place, I reversed each ruffles to obtain a different colour fabric. Continue with the other ruffles placing them at 9.5", 8", 6.5", 5", 3.5", 2" intervals up the front of the bag. Make sure to sew up the sides of the ruffles too. Next take the casing fabric, fold the short edges over twice and sew. Then fold the fabric so the long edges meet and press, then pin to the top front of the bag, do the same again only this time pin to the right side of the back of the bag. Make the loops by sewing the longest edges together and turning right way out, fold these in half and pin in place in the middle of the 2" corners we cut out of the main pieces of fabric. Now sew using 1/4" seam allowance the front and back of the bag with right sides together, along each length and across the bottom of the bag, leaving the corners open. Next open the bag so side and bottom seams meet with right sides together, pin and sew from edge to edge, sew this twice to add stability. Take the lining pieces of fabric and repeat the process again but this time leaving a 4" gap along the bottom for turning the bag right side out. Place the bag inside the lining with right sides together, pin and carefully sew along the top edge. Turn right way out through the 4" opening and press. Then using a slip stitch sew this opening up. Finally make your straps by sewing the short and long pieces together making a long piece of fabric that measures 2.5" x 58" Fold in half so the long edges meet with right sides together and sew all the way along. Take a 4" sewing needle and catch one end, then thread this through the strap to turn right way out. Repeat for the other strap. Using a safety pin thread these straps through one side of the casing and then the other. Take the other strap and repeat this process but starting from opposite side. Thread straps though the loop at the bottom of the bag and tie an overhand knot, then repeat for the other side. Adjust the straps so the bag sits comfortably on the shoulders. Made by Michelle Roberts for The Craft Cotton Co Visit her new blog creativeblondeblog.wordpress.com #freesewingtutorials #accessories

We are thrilled to announce our Craft Business Award in the 'Best Stitching and Haberdashery' category. We are also grateful for being nominated in the 'Best New Product' category for our Beatrix Potter range. Thank you to all our loyal customers and friends for voting. The Craft Business Awards have been supporting the craft industry for 11 years, with many brands, big and small, having been awarded for their excellent service and innovation they bring to the sector. These awards are incredibly valued by the trade because they are entirely voted for by you, their customers.

We are thrilled to announce our Craft Business Award in the 'Best Stitching and Haberdashery' category. We are also grateful for being nominated in the 'Best New Product' category for our Beatrix Potter range. Thank you to all our loyal customers and friends for voting. The Craft Business Awards have been supporting the craft industry for 11 years, with many brands, big and small, having been awarded for their excellent service and innovation they bring to the sector. These awards are incredibly valued by the trade because they are entirely voted for by you, their customers.