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We have a huge variety of Fat Quarter bundles available at The Craft Cotton Company, ranging from novelty prints, monochrome, floral or just a plain spot or stripe! Fat quarters are traditionally used by quilters due to their size (18" x 22") allowing them to easily manage the fabrics to make a quilts of all sizes. These fat quarters do not only make great quilting projects, but the are perfect for any type of craft project, whether you have a sewing machine or not! Sewing enthusiasts have been using fat quarters to adapt their smaller size to fit any craft project including up-cycling, kids toys and clothes, house accessories and gifts. One of our favourite places to find inspiration, tutorials and patterns is Pinterest. Our boards are packed with tons of new ideas for beginners and advanced. Fat Quarter bundles are usually made up of 6 pieces of 18" x 22" fabric. Bundles are often designed so that each single fat quarter complements each other with in the bundle; colour ways and designs will match each throughout the fat quarter enabling the user to build up a project filled with different colours and patterns that flow and match one another. They are a great way for a beginner to build up a fabric library very quickly. We just can't get enough of seeing your final projects so please keep sending them to us so that we can share them and let others be inspired by them! #craftcottonco

We have a huge variety of Fat Quarter bundles available at The Craft Cotton Company, ranging from novelty prints, monochrome, floral or just a plain spot or stripe! Fat quarters are traditionally used by quilters due to their size (18" x 22") allowing them to easily manage the fabrics to make a quilts of all sizes. These fat quarters do not only make great quilting projects, but the are perfect for any type of craft project, whether you have a sewing machine or not! Sewing enthusiasts have been using fat quarters to adapt their smaller size to fit any craft project including up-cycling, kids toys and clothes, house accessories and gifts. One of our favourite places to find inspiration, tutorials and patterns is Pinterest. Our boards are packed with tons of new ideas for beginners and advanced. Fat Quarter bundles are usually made up of 6 pieces of 18" x 22" fabric. Bundles are often designed so that each single fat quarter complements each other with in the bundle; colour ways and designs will match each throughout the fat quarter enabling the user to build up a project filled with different colours and patterns that flow and match one another. They are a great way for a beginner to build up a fabric library very quickly. We just can't get enough of seeing your final projects so please keep sending them to us so that we can share them and let others be inspired by them! #craftcottonco

Name: Anna Clark Blog: Anna's Cards Where did your love for crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I was off work and came across Create and Craft TV and started from there. I started like most people; making cards and then moved on to jewellery-making and then started evening classes for sewing and haven’t stopped since. I started sewing classes at my local college and loved it! Unfortunately there are not so many classes now, but I go to my local sewing shops which are good! What is your favourite craft activity and why? Sewing is my favourite as I can see things coming together. I love to attend classes and catch inspiration on TV and in magazines. What is your favourite craft item to make? I love to make bags, cushion covers, quilts and basically anything else sewing related. Describe your crafting space. Work space…messy table in the living room! I would love a space in the back garden, but it’s not got a big enough at the moment. Where do you get your inspiration from? Inspiration from TV shows and classes, magazines and shows that I love to attend, normally on a monthly basis. Which items can you not live without when crafting? I could not live without my sewing machine or electricity! I had a day off from work and was going to make a quilt for my nephew, unfortunately couldn’t due to no electricity, although thinking about it now, I have a very heavy old Singer Machine I could have used. Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I made a minion bag for a work colleague and she uses it every day which is great to see. I sent a bag to a friend, apparently her mum loved it so much that she now has it! I am making her another. Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I like Sarah Payne, her demo's and classes are great. I go to her classes when I can. I am going to a weekend group with Wendy Gardiner which I am really looking forward to. What are your crafty plans for the future? Plans for the future, more craft, less work. I would love to have my own little business, but I need a bit of confidence! #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Anna Clark Blog: Anna's Cards Where did your love for crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I was off work and came across Create and Craft TV and started from there. I started like most people; making cards and then moved on to jewellery-making and then started evening classes for sewing and haven’t stopped since. I started sewing classes at my local college and loved it! Unfortunately there are not so many classes now, but I go to my local sewing shops which are good! What is your favourite craft activity and why? Sewing is my favourite as I can see things coming together. I love to attend classes and catch inspiration on TV and in magazines. What is your favourite craft item to make? I love to make bags, cushion covers, quilts and basically anything else sewing related. Describe your crafting space. Work space…messy table in the living room! I would love a space in the back garden, but it’s not got a big enough at the moment. Where do you get your inspiration from? Inspiration from TV shows and classes, magazines and shows that I love to attend, normally on a monthly basis. Which items can you not live without when crafting? I could not live without my sewing machine or electricity! I had a day off from work and was going to make a quilt for my nephew, unfortunately couldn’t due to no electricity, although thinking about it now, I have a very heavy old Singer Machine I could have used. Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I made a minion bag for a work colleague and she uses it every day which is great to see. I sent a bag to a friend, apparently her mum loved it so much that she now has it! I am making her another. Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I like Sarah Payne, her demo's and classes are great. I go to her classes when I can. I am going to a weekend group with Wendy Gardiner which I am really looking forward to. What are your crafty plans for the future? Plans for the future, more craft, less work. I would love to have my own little business, but I need a bit of confidence! #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Sue Parnell Where did your love of crafting start? My love of crafting has always been present since I was a child. I started making occasion cards about 3 years ago as a way of keeping busy while recovering from heart surgery, but I continued on with this after recovery and have now developed in the area of sewing. I also enjoy hand embroidery Where did you learn your skills? I learned how to sew and use a machine at school, my first job was making suit trousers in a factory. I am a qualified psychotherapist and have always used techniques that have some aspect of creativity in them. I find these days that YouTube is a very useful resource. What is your favourite craft activity and why? Sewing, embroidery and card making. I find it such a buzz that you start from a piece of card or material and watch it develop in front of your eyes and know that you have made something that will bring a lot of joy to others. What is your favourite craft item to make? Quilts. How do you choose the materials that you work with? I feel the material and look at the colours and texture making sure they will work with what I am wanting to make. Describe your crafting space/room in 5 words Desk, sewing machine, materials, cutting board, private. Where do you get your inspiration from? YouTube, friends, family; and random ideas that come into my head. Which items can you not live without when crafting? My cutting mat, roller cutter, ruler, iron, sewing machine, cottons, iPhone (to take snap shots of the progress…or not!) Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I am most proud of the quilt I have made for my due-to-be-born grandchild. I wanted it to be special and it was the first one I ever made and was totally surprised that I could produce something so lovely. Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Crafting is the opposite to cooking. Cooking, you can add but you can’t take away. Crafting you can take away, but far more difficult to add so make sure you measure twice, cut generously leaving enough material to work with. What are your crafty plans for the future? Roll with it and see how it goes! #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Sue Parnell Where did your love of crafting start? My love of crafting has always been present since I was a child. I started making occasion cards about 3 years ago as a way of keeping busy while recovering from heart surgery, but I continued on with this after recovery and have now developed in the area of sewing. I also enjoy hand embroidery Where did you learn your skills? I learned how to sew and use a machine at school, my first job was making suit trousers in a factory. I am a qualified psychotherapist and have always used techniques that have some aspect of creativity in them. I find these days that YouTube is a very useful resource. What is your favourite craft activity and why? Sewing, embroidery and card making. I find it such a buzz that you start from a piece of card or material and watch it develop in front of your eyes and know that you have made something that will bring a lot of joy to others. What is your favourite craft item to make? Quilts. How do you choose the materials that you work with? I feel the material and look at the colours and texture making sure they will work with what I am wanting to make. Describe your crafting space/room in 5 words Desk, sewing machine, materials, cutting board, private. Where do you get your inspiration from? YouTube, friends, family; and random ideas that come into my head. Which items can you not live without when crafting? My cutting mat, roller cutter, ruler, iron, sewing machine, cottons, iPhone (to take snap shots of the progress…or not!) Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I am most proud of the quilt I have made for my due-to-be-born grandchild. I wanted it to be special and it was the first one I ever made and was totally surprised that I could produce something so lovely. Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Crafting is the opposite to cooking. Cooking, you can add but you can’t take away. Crafting you can take away, but far more difficult to add so make sure you measure twice, cut generously leaving enough material to work with. What are your crafty plans for the future? Roll with it and see how it goes! #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Rachel Website: http://www.thecrafthalf.com/ Blog: http://www.thecrafthalf.com/#!blog/kmsxi Where did your love of crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I started sewing in 2012 when I started at university and couldn't find a bag I liked for all my folders, so I decided to make my own. I called up my lovely dad and asked him if he would show me how to use the sewing machine if I bought some fabric. He was rather surprised when I turned up with a metre of oilcloth and announced I had chosen probably the most difficult fabric for my first project! Nevertheless he showed me how to use the sewing machine and we pieced together a bag which was the perfect size for all my folders and books and looked pretty. In making that very first bag (which I still have) I found my love for sewing and a creative side which I didn't know I had. I have since designed many more items for myself and as gifts. Since then, I have created many items, some following online tutorials, others using my mathematical skills to create a pattern. Browsing Pinterest for ideas became my favourite past-time and I eventually bought my own sewing machine and stopped stealing my dad's (fancy computerised) machine. In 2016, I decided to share my creations with a wider audience. When I set up a space in half of the study for my sewing and started to call it 'The Craft Room' my partner turned to me and said "It's not a craft room - it's a craft half" from there my business name was born! What is your favourite craft activity and why? The majority of my crafting is machine sewing, with hand sewing to finish items. I love it because of all the beautiful fabrics that I can use to create something unique. I do occasionally dabble in other crafty activities but usually these are just to decorate my craft space – I upcycled an old kitchen chair so I had a pretty chair to sit on to sew. What is your favourite craft item to make? I think my favourite item would have to be my cosmetics bags, I took a long time creating the pattern and dimensions for them and am pleased with how they have turned out. They are also such a useful item. How do you choose the materials that you work with? Usually I just look for what I personally like that is within my price range. I try to buy things that will compliment other fabrics in my stash so that I can create various combinations. Describe your crafting space/room in 5 words. (Attach a photo if you like) Pretty, functional, quirky, small, girly Where do you get your inspiration from? I choose a lot of the items I make based on practicality – what will people actually use? I then try to make them look beautiful and unique. Pinterest is great for getting inspiration and picking up new tips and tricks but I am careful not to directly copy anyone’s ideas. I will usually tweak tutorials to suit my requirements (e.g. different sizes or trims etc). When shopping in mainstream shops I will take note of any particular trends (e.g. stags have been rather big lately) and try to incorporate these into my creations. Which items can you not live without when crafting? I think my absolute favourite item in my craft space is my homemade pressing board. It lives beside my sewing machine and is perfect for pressing small projects and means I do not have to get the ironing board out just to press a seam! I also recently bought a large quilter’s ruler which has been really useful in reducing the time I spend cutting. Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I recently made a custom crochet hook roll for a customer, designed completely to her specification down to the size, number of pockets and type of pockets. I felt really proud to take something from an idea in her head, sketch it out and create it and she loved it! Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Take the time to finish your seams when you get the chance! When I began sewing I was so impatient to finish a project I wouldn’t bother finishing my seams properly - it makes your items last longer and feel more professional. I also use interfacing a lot to make my fabric sturdier which also helps items feel more professional and long lasting. Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I can’t say I’m really one for following designers or brands, I tend to go for individual items that I like. I love the grey trend at the moment and often choose fabrics with a grey undertone to them. The woodland creatures also feature in my fabric choices – stags, owls etc. What are your crafty plans for the future? I would love for my business to take off; it is very new having only been set up in April 2016. Further down the line I would like to see my products being sold in local establishments. #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Rachel Website: http://www.thecrafthalf.com/ Blog: http://www.thecrafthalf.com/#!blog/kmsxi Where did your love of crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I started sewing in 2012 when I started at university and couldn't find a bag I liked for all my folders, so I decided to make my own. I called up my lovely dad and asked him if he would show me how to use the sewing machine if I bought some fabric. He was rather surprised when I turned up with a metre of oilcloth and announced I had chosen probably the most difficult fabric for my first project! Nevertheless he showed me how to use the sewing machine and we pieced together a bag which was the perfect size for all my folders and books and looked pretty. In making that very first bag (which I still have) I found my love for sewing and a creative side which I didn't know I had. I have since designed many more items for myself and as gifts. Since then, I have created many items, some following online tutorials, others using my mathematical skills to create a pattern. Browsing Pinterest for ideas became my favourite past-time and I eventually bought my own sewing machine and stopped stealing my dad's (fancy computerised) machine. In 2016, I decided to share my creations with a wider audience. When I set up a space in half of the study for my sewing and started to call it 'The Craft Room' my partner turned to me and said "It's not a craft room - it's a craft half" from there my business name was born! What is your favourite craft activity and why? The majority of my crafting is machine sewing, with hand sewing to finish items. I love it because of all the beautiful fabrics that I can use to create something unique. I do occasionally dabble in other crafty activities but usually these are just to decorate my craft space – I upcycled an old kitchen chair so I had a pretty chair to sit on to sew. What is your favourite craft item to make? I think my favourite item would have to be my cosmetics bags, I took a long time creating the pattern and dimensions for them and am pleased with how they have turned out. They are also such a useful item. How do you choose the materials that you work with? Usually I just look for what I personally like that is within my price range. I try to buy things that will compliment other fabrics in my stash so that I can create various combinations. Describe your crafting space/room in 5 words. (Attach a photo if you like) Pretty, functional, quirky, small, girly Where do you get your inspiration from? I choose a lot of the items I make based on practicality – what will people actually use? I then try to make them look beautiful and unique. Pinterest is great for getting inspiration and picking up new tips and tricks but I am careful not to directly copy anyone’s ideas. I will usually tweak tutorials to suit my requirements (e.g. different sizes or trims etc). When shopping in mainstream shops I will take note of any particular trends (e.g. stags have been rather big lately) and try to incorporate these into my creations. Which items can you not live without when crafting? I think my absolute favourite item in my craft space is my homemade pressing board. It lives beside my sewing machine and is perfect for pressing small projects and means I do not have to get the ironing board out just to press a seam! I also recently bought a large quilter’s ruler which has been really useful in reducing the time I spend cutting. Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I recently made a custom crochet hook roll for a customer, designed completely to her specification down to the size, number of pockets and type of pockets. I felt really proud to take something from an idea in her head, sketch it out and create it and she loved it! Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Take the time to finish your seams when you get the chance! When I began sewing I was so impatient to finish a project I wouldn’t bother finishing my seams properly - it makes your items last longer and feel more professional. I also use interfacing a lot to make my fabric sturdier which also helps items feel more professional and long lasting. Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I can’t say I’m really one for following designers or brands, I tend to go for individual items that I like. I love the grey trend at the moment and often choose fabrics with a grey undertone to them. The woodland creatures also feature in my fabric choices – stags, owls etc. What are your crafty plans for the future? I would love for my business to take off; it is very new having only been set up in April 2016. Further down the line I would like to see my products being sold in local establishments. #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Nicky Blog: https://sewandsnip.wordpress.com/ Where did your love of crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I have always been creative, enjoying painting & making things as a child. I then started sewing as a teenager. Firstly with school sewing lessons, learning the basics of dressmaking and patchwork and then sewing at home to make things for myself. When I started a family of my own, my hobby grew as I made dresses for my daughters, things for my home and the occasional makes for friends. I am mainly self-taught, through a lot of trial and error, and was luckily enough to have a friend close by who sewed so I could swap notes with her! I do love to learn, so if there is any opportunity to listen or watch someone crafting or attend a workshop I’ll be there! What is your favourite craft activity and why? Sewing is my favourite pastime, but I also knit and crochet. I enjoy the challenge of making something unique. I don’t really have a favourite item to make but I do like waistcoats and corsets. How do you choose the materials that you work with? The fabric I choose depends on the project doing but I often find the fabric comes first, I can’t resist all the fabulous selection out there. Where do you get your inspiration from? My inspiration comes from everywhere. I carry a notepad with me to jot down little sketches and notes. It could be something I’ve heard, read or seen (fashion, architecture, nature, etc.). Which items can you not live without when crafting? I have found over the years that having the correct tools helps considerably. Sharp scissors and pins are of course a must, but also: A loop turner to make your dainty button loops Hem gauge to ensure evenness Eyelet pliers. These make the job of adding eyelets to a finished article a lot less scary! Out of all of your projects you have made, which one are you most proud of and why? I am proud of a number of my projects such as the cot quilts I made for my grandchildren and my boned Victorian Corset, but to date, I’m most proud of the top I made for the Simplicity Bloggers Challenge as it won the Vintage Make Category. This may get knocked from the top of the list later in the year though when I see my daughter wearing the wedding dress I’m planning to make for her! Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Apart from having the correct equipment, my tip would be to take your time. Read through the instructions of what you are going to attempt before you actually start. I find sometimes I’m so enthusiastic to start skipping this, but only end up having to unpick something and take longer in the end. Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I am particularly inspired and I love the work of Alexander McQueen and Vivian Westward. #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Nicky Blog: https://sewandsnip.wordpress.com/ Where did your love of crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I have always been creative, enjoying painting & making things as a child. I then started sewing as a teenager. Firstly with school sewing lessons, learning the basics of dressmaking and patchwork and then sewing at home to make things for myself. When I started a family of my own, my hobby grew as I made dresses for my daughters, things for my home and the occasional makes for friends. I am mainly self-taught, through a lot of trial and error, and was luckily enough to have a friend close by who sewed so I could swap notes with her! I do love to learn, so if there is any opportunity to listen or watch someone crafting or attend a workshop I’ll be there! What is your favourite craft activity and why? Sewing is my favourite pastime, but I also knit and crochet. I enjoy the challenge of making something unique. I don’t really have a favourite item to make but I do like waistcoats and corsets. How do you choose the materials that you work with? The fabric I choose depends on the project doing but I often find the fabric comes first, I can’t resist all the fabulous selection out there. Where do you get your inspiration from? My inspiration comes from everywhere. I carry a notepad with me to jot down little sketches and notes. It could be something I’ve heard, read or seen (fashion, architecture, nature, etc.). Which items can you not live without when crafting? I have found over the years that having the correct tools helps considerably. Sharp scissors and pins are of course a must, but also: A loop turner to make your dainty button loops Hem gauge to ensure evenness Eyelet pliers. These make the job of adding eyelets to a finished article a lot less scary! Out of all of your projects you have made, which one are you most proud of and why? I am proud of a number of my projects such as the cot quilts I made for my grandchildren and my boned Victorian Corset, but to date, I’m most proud of the top I made for the Simplicity Bloggers Challenge as it won the Vintage Make Category. This may get knocked from the top of the list later in the year though when I see my daughter wearing the wedding dress I’m planning to make for her! Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Apart from having the correct equipment, my tip would be to take your time. Read through the instructions of what you are going to attempt before you actually start. I find sometimes I’m so enthusiastic to start skipping this, but only end up having to unpick something and take longer in the end. Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I am particularly inspired and I love the work of Alexander McQueen and Vivian Westward. #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Lesley Foster Blog: https://hookstitchsew.wordpress.com/ Where did your love of crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I started crafting at a young age with my mum, we used to pick a craft and have a go and see how I got on with it. I first started with cross-stitch and I can still remember the first piece I did: a little girl with a family of ducks walking in the rain! It was a little rough round the edges I must admit, but not bad for a first attempt! My crafting went on from there, from sewing to patch-working to lace making. Knitting unfortunately didn't go so well and I have never been able to get the hang of it! I taught myself to crochet a few years ago after seeing an owl pattern I really wanted to make- took me a little while to get the hang of it but I’m very glad I stuck it out! What is your favourite craft activity and why? I don't know if I have a particular favourite as I enjoy each of the crafts I do, I do however tend to go through phases of focusing on one craft then after a few weeks moving onto the next. What is your favourite craft item to make? I really enjoy doing patchwork, especially paper piecing, it's great seeing how the item is coming together piece by piece; I find it quite relaxing too! Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I have a bit of an obsession with the fabrics from Laura Ashley - especially for making cushions and curtains! I’m also a big fan of Cath Kidston fabrics – I loved the fish design fabric they did! How do you choose the materials that you work with? I get all my materials out (which is quite a task!) and lay them all out to see which bits jump out at me. Describe your crafting space/room in 5 words. Overflowing and needs expanding sides! Where do you get your inspiration from? I get my inspiration from all over; from things I see in shops, what people are wearing, things I see on TV or in films, or just from nature itself. I often have random ideas when I'm out and about wandering; a good walk is brilliant for thinking up ideas. I always need to jot down my ideas so have a ridiculous number of notes all over the place! I also like to have a browse on Pinterest; it's unbelievable how much brilliant stuff is on there. Which items can you not live without when crafting? I like to have my music on and a bag of sweets to hand; anything can be tackled when sweets are nearby! Also my notepad, I'm always either reading from notes or making notes about what I am doing. Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I have two. First, my patchwork quilt, it took me a very long time to make as it was king size, and I wasn't sure if I would ever get there – I’m so glad I stuck with it though. Second is my crochet R2D2, I did the pattern myself and I wasn't too sure if I would be able to do it, but it worked out perfectly! Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Try not to rush and make sure you take your time, especially when cutting out fabrics - I am terrible for charging on ahead and it always comes back to haunt me. What are your crafty plans for the future? To keep on working my way through my never-ending and continually growing list of craft makes to do! I've got quite a few big projects on the go at the moment too, including another patchwork quilt, so I would like to get those finished before the end of the year. I’m not sure if I’m being a bit ambitious with that though! #craftcottonco #meettheblogger

Name: Lesley Foster Blog: https://hookstitchsew.wordpress.com/ Where did your love of crafting start? Where did you learn your skills? I started crafting at a young age with my mum, we used to pick a craft and have a go and see how I got on with it. I first started with cross-stitch and I can still remember the first piece I did: a little girl with a family of ducks walking in the rain! It was a little rough round the edges I must admit, but not bad for a first attempt! My crafting went on from there, from sewing to patch-working to lace making. Knitting unfortunately didn't go so well and I have never been able to get the hang of it! I taught myself to crochet a few years ago after seeing an owl pattern I really wanted to make- took me a little while to get the hang of it but I’m very glad I stuck it out! What is your favourite craft activity and why? I don't know if I have a particular favourite as I enjoy each of the crafts I do, I do however tend to go through phases of focusing on one craft then after a few weeks moving onto the next. What is your favourite craft item to make? I really enjoy doing patchwork, especially paper piecing, it's great seeing how the item is coming together piece by piece; I find it quite relaxing too! Do you have any favourite designers or brands that inspire you? I have a bit of an obsession with the fabrics from Laura Ashley - especially for making cushions and curtains! I’m also a big fan of Cath Kidston fabrics – I loved the fish design fabric they did! How do you choose the materials that you work with? I get all my materials out (which is quite a task!) and lay them all out to see which bits jump out at me. Describe your crafting space/room in 5 words. Overflowing and needs expanding sides! Where do you get your inspiration from? I get my inspiration from all over; from things I see in shops, what people are wearing, things I see on TV or in films, or just from nature itself. I often have random ideas when I'm out and about wandering; a good walk is brilliant for thinking up ideas. I always need to jot down my ideas so have a ridiculous number of notes all over the place! I also like to have a browse on Pinterest; it's unbelievable how much brilliant stuff is on there. Which items can you not live without when crafting? I like to have my music on and a bag of sweets to hand; anything can be tackled when sweets are nearby! Also my notepad, I'm always either reading from notes or making notes about what I am doing. Out of all of your projects you have made which one are you most proud of and why? I have two. First, my patchwork quilt, it took me a very long time to make as it was king size, and I wasn't sure if I would ever get there – I’m so glad I stuck with it though. Second is my crochet R2D2, I did the pattern myself and I wasn't too sure if I would be able to do it, but it worked out perfectly! Do you have any top tips that you would like to share? Try not to rush and make sure you take your time, especially when cutting out fabrics - I am terrible for charging on ahead and it always comes back to haunt me. What are your crafty plans for the future? To keep on working my way through my never-ending and continually growing list of craft makes to do! I've got quite a few big projects on the go at the moment too, including another patchwork quilt, so I would like to get those finished before the end of the year. I’m not sure if I’m being a bit ambitious with that though! #craftcottonco #meettheblogger