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Project by Nicola Hills You will need: 1 metre of Clocks Fabric 1/2 Metre Red Velvet Lace for Decoration Tools Required: Sewing Machine Stretch Needles (if using Stretch Velvet) Basic Sewing Kit Iron How To: Cut 4 x main outside panels (brown) Cut 4 x Red Velvet Panels I just make to the size of fabric I have available, so I do not have measurements. Just add a strip of the velvet to the top of each of the cotton panels Join one outer panel to one inner panel R/S together along the top. From the centre join measure 1.5” down each side and mark across. Then mark another line 1” under that. With R/S together place one piece on top of the other and sew all around (see arrows) EXCEPT between the 1” Channel and also leave a 3” gap in one side of the lining for turning out. Turn the bag Right Side out through the gap in the lining, press out the corners neatly, iron. Sew up the gap. Top stitch all-around the top and bottom of the 1” channel. The Tie: Cut a strip 2” wide (4 x the length of the bag) Fold it in half (short edges together) press. Then fold each edge into the centre, press again. Next fold edge to edge, pin or clip to secure, top stitch down both long and short sides. Using a bodkin or safety pin thread the tie through the channel from one side all the way and back round. I added the lace after, around the bag you can decorate however you like. With a few accessories it makes a great addition to a steampunk outfit! To see more from Nicola, follow her on Instagram @bobbincottagebodkin or visit her blog bobbincottage.wordpress.com. Made by Nicola Hills for The Craft Cotton Co 2022.

Project by Sarah Holliman AKA SJ Stitchery Fabric: Indian Summer White and Indian Summer Sage You will need: V&A Indian Summer fabric and a couple of fat quarters. To make one large scarf I used one half a metre length of Craft Cotton Co. You could also use a combination of fabrics but one scarf will probably use about a metre of different fabrics in total. Scissors/ Pins/Thread/Needle This is a beautiful project to make your own scarf. It is a relaxing weekend project and can be made in so many different variations. It can be made using remnants of fabric in a patchwork design or even as a single panel of your most favourite fabric. Depending on the amount of fabric you wish to use, the scarf can easily be adapted to your own personal unique style. At the end of the project you will have your own beautiful scarf to wear in style. Making the scarf: 1. Lay out your fabric and decide the colours and fabrics you want to use in your project. For the main body of my scarf, I cut 2 panels of fabric measuring approximately 110 x 50cm, one for the front and one for the back. You could use fat quarters and patchwork the pieces together as I have done for one of my scarves, but I found by creating the central panel first, it then gave me an idea of how I wanted the remainder of the scarf to look. 2. To make additional panels for the ends of the scarf, I cut four sets of 3 fabric strips of approx. 25 x 10cm. Sew each of the strips together, ensuring they are wide enough to fit the width of the scarf. You may wish add extra strips to the sides of the panels to ensure they fit to the width of the main panel, my side borders were 25cmx 4cm. You will need to sew four complete panels in total – one for the front and back of each end of the scarf. 3. Sew each panel piece together and press the seams flat with an iron. 4. Trim all the panels with a rotary cutter to ensure they are all the same size. 5. With right sides together, pin each end piece to the bottom of each large panel. If you want all your pattern pieces to look the same on both sides of your scarf, pay attention the direction of the pattern when you are placing the pieces at this point. 6. Sew all four end panels in place and press seams flat with an iron. You should now have your two sides of the scarf with the end panels complete. If you decide you want your scarf to be longer at this point, just add extra panels or strips to suit. 7. Place the two right sides of the scarf together and pin. 8. Sew down the length of the sides, leaving the ends open for the frill. 9. To make the frill, cut a length of fabric of approx. 100x10cm wide and hem the bottom. Gather the top of the fabric with small running stitches until the frill fits the width of the scarf. 10. Insert the frill the base of the scarf panel and stitch into place. 11. Place the other side of the end panel on top of the frill and sew all three layers of fabric together. 12. Repeat this process for the other scarf end, but leave a gap to turn the scarf out the right way. 13. Turn the scarf out the right way, sew up the gap and press with an iron. 14. Your scarf is now complete and ready to wear. To see more from Sarah, follow her on Instagram @sjstitchery and check out her website sjstitchery.com! Made by Sarah Holliman for The Craft Cotton Co 2022.

Written by Sarah Holliman AKA SJ Stitchery When Craft Cotton Co. sent me some samples of their new fabric collection, Indian Summer, I was totally inspired. The collection is a new collaboration with the V & A Museum – a gorgeous range of designs in beautiful warm Autumnal colours. All made with organic cotton from their Make and Believe Range. As soon as I saw the designs, I could imagine my new range of scarves. For me, it was instantly a vision of warm winter jumpers adorned with my large scarves in front of a toasty roaring fire – bliss! With the Bank Holiday approaching, a trip to the V & A Museum in London was a must. I wanted to see how the collection had been inspired and so we packed our bags and were off. Arriving at the V & A is just a wonderful experience in itself – everywhere you look there is so much inspiration. Far too much to see in one day, that has to be saved for a later trip. So, off to the nearest fashion exhibition. The glass cases contain so many beautiful things, it’s almost impossible to know where to look first. I particularly wanted some inspiration for my scarf designs, so I headed for the beautiful costumes of the 1800’s. I wasn’t disappointed – the clothes were beautiful, colours so bright and it was easy to see where so much of the inspiration for clothes today comes from. The shawls were absolutely wonderful, I picked out a few and loved the patchwork designs used to add to the ends of the sumptuous silk fabrics. I even saw a dress from the 1800’s which was the inspiration behind one of the new fabrics. How amazing is that – to recreate a fabric that was in use so long ago and still be able to use it in our modern day designs. So Beautiful ! There was so much to see and do, if you get the chance, please try and visit. The exhibitions and displays are truly amazing and the museum is such a wonderful place to visit. Can’t wait to return again ! Indian Summer Fabric Range from the Craft Cotton Company. To see more from Sarah, follow her on Instagram @sjstitchery and check out her website sjstitchery.com! Written by Sarah Holliman for The Craft Cotton Co 2022.

Project by Emma Taylor What you will need: Applique Method- Cushion pad measuring 16x16inches 1 16x16inch square of fabric 2 16x10inch piece of fabric Fabric for applique piece (depends on what size you want your applique) Bondaweb 0.50cm Matching thread Tape measure Ruler Dressmaker’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine Iron Iron On Decal Method- Cushion pad measuring 16x16inches 1 16x16inch square of fabric 2 16x10inch piece of fabric Iron on vinyl Matching thread Tape measure Ruler Dressmaker’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine Iron Step One - Take your chosen fabric and cut the required pieces of fabric as stated above. Step Two (Applique Method)- Take your applique fabric and bond to the bondaweb. Draw out the shape you want on the front of the cushion. I use a pencil and it stays on enough for you to cut out your shape. Then place your shape/s onto the 16x16inch piece of fabric and iron them into place. You have 2 choices here, you can sew around the edges to give it more security or you can leave it without. The choice is yours. Step Two (Iron On Method)- Take your iron on vinyl and cut the shape you want. This can be cut by hand or it can be done using a digital cutting machine. Step Three- Take your two 16x10inch pieces and hem one side on each piece. Measure 1.5cm fold and press, then 1.5cm again fold and press then stitch down. This gives you two neat pieces of fabric ready to complete your cushion. Step Four- Lay your applique/iron on vinyl piece face up and lie your two back pieces face down on top of the applique with them over lapping. Then pin all around. When this is pinned and secure you can then sew all around the cushion. Step Five- Done, this is your complete cushion, now go and add it to your spooky display! Thanks for taking the time to read my tutorial I hope you like it and most of all have fun with it! To see more from Emma, follow her on Instagram @taylormademisfit and Facebook! Made by Emma Taylor for The Craft Cotton Co 2022.

Project by Emma Taylor Things that you will need: 16” x 16” cushion insert Fabric Sewing machine Sewing accessories Bondaweb or heat transfer vinyl Zip What to cut: One 16” x 16” piece for the back of the cushion One 16” x 16” front piece that is constructed of a 14”x14” white square with 4 x 2”x16”border strips Your silhouette in your black fabric with bondaweb or with black heat transfer vinyl How to Make: Step One- Take your chosen fabric and cut the required pieces of fabric as stated above. Then construct the front panel. You add the borders to the edges and iron when sewn to keep the seams flat. Step Two (Applique Method)- Take your applique fabric and bond to the bondaweb. Draw out the shape you want on the front of the cushion. I use a pencil and it stays on enough for you to cut out your shape. Then place your shape/s onto the 14x14inch piece of fabric and iron them into place. You have 2 choices here, you can sew around the edges to give it more security or you can leave it without. The choice is yours. Step Two (Iron On Method)- Take your iron on vinyl and cut the shape you want. This can be cut by hand or it can be done using a digital cutting machine. Step Three- Take your two 16x10inch pieces and hem one side on each piece. Measure 1.5cm fold and press, then 1.5cm again fold and press then stitch down. This gives you two neat pieces of fabric ready to complete your cushion. Step Four- Lay your applique/iron on vinyl piece face up and lie your two back pieces face down on top of the applique with them over lapping. Then pin all around. When this is pinned and secure you can then sew all around the cushion. Step Five- Done, this is your complete cushion, now go and add it to your spooky display! Thanks for taking the time to read my tutorial I hope you like it and most of all have fun with it! To see more from Emma, follow her on Instagram @taylormademisfits and Facebook! Made by Emma Taylor for The Craft Cotton Co.

Project by Stephanie Marsh You will need: Paper – to make pattern 1/2m fabric (this will make 3 hats) MAIN 1/2m mesh fabric FOR DECORATING 3 x A4 sheets card Fishing wire |(or invisible thread 3 beads (optional) Coordinating thread To make paper pattern: 1. For the brim take a compass (or a plate of the right size), draw an 8.25” diameter, then in the centre draw a 3.75” diameter circle. 2. For the top draw an 8.25” square, then draw from one corner to the opposite a curve, the same length as the circumference of the small circle on the brim plus ½” for the seam allowance. Cutting out: 1. From the main fabric cut six in the brim and three in the top (remember to take into consideration the print of the fabric, you may get more from fabric that does not have a one-way pattern). 2. On 3 of the brims cut out the centre smaller circle. 3. Cut out three of the brims in the cardboard, trim away ¼” around the outside. Instructions: NOTE: ¼” seam allowances used throughout, unless otherwise stated. 1. Take the tops, fold in half, right sides together, straight edges matching. Stitch from the base to the point, sewing right off the edge. Trim the point as shown below. Press seam allowances open. Turn right sides out. 2. Take the brim with the hole in the middle, with right sides together match and stich the lower edge of the top to the inner circle of the brim. Press. I found it best to mark the ¼ points on the brim and the top, match them then pull taught, pin in the middle of that section, then keep taught in between whilst stitching. 3. Now for some hand sewing, thread a needle with the corresponding thread, enough to go around the outside of the brim twice plus a bit extra. Put both edges of the thread together and sew a running stitch around each of the outside brims of the hat, Leave long ends at beginning and end. 4. Take both pieces to the ironing board, along with the cardboard circle. 5. Take the brim attached to the top of the hat and place right side down on the ironing board. Please the cardboard in the middle. 6. With one hand, hold the card in place and with the other take both ends of the threads and pull, this will make the fabric gather up around the card circle. Tie the ends together. 7. With the iron set on the appropriate setting for the fabric, press the folded edge of the fabric (the card may curl a bit, but keep it flat and it will go back to its original state). 8. Take the card out, leaving the thread in place. 9. Repeat with steps 5, 6 and 7 with the brim. Leave the card in place. 10. With wrong sides together place the top hat on top of the brim, clip or pin in place. 22. Using a larger straight stitch on your machine stitch all the layers together. If you would prefer not to sew through card then you could hand stitch the top to the bottom using a ladder stitch. For the decorations: Veil Cut a piece of the mesh fabric 12” x 30”. Overlap the short edges by ½” and hand stich through all layers using a running stitch. Turn the top over by ½” onto the wrong side. Use a hand stitch running stitch sew in place, then before you double stitch the thread to finish it off pull the thread to make the top about 4” in diameter. Place over the top of the hat and pull the raw edge down over the brim as below. Floaty strips: Cut a piece of the mesh fabric 8” x 15”. Cut at 2” intervals to make 4 x 2” strips almost through the full length of the fabric, see below. Turn the top over by ½” onto the wrong side. Use a hand stitch running stitch sew in place, then before you double stitch the thread to finish it off pull the thread to make the top gather up. Before you cut the thread stitch it to the point of another hat, stitch other end of top hem in place. Gathered brim decorations: Cut a piece of the mesh fabric 8” x 20”. Overlap the short edges by ½” and hand stich through all layers using a running stitch as with the veil above. At 4 regular intervals sew a row on running stitches from top to bottom and pull tight to gather in fabric. Place over the top of the hat and rest on the brim. To see more from Stephanie, follow her on Instagram @stephanie_j_marsh! Made by Stephanie Marsh for The Craft Cotton Co 2022.

Project by Kerry Bainborrow- Hobbycraft exclusive fabrics I hope you enjoy making this scarecrow as much as I did. Here are a few notes before you start to help you on your way: All sizes are approximate. A sewing machine is handy for sewing the clothes however they can be made by hand stitching. My glue gun was my best friend, but be careful not to burn yourself with it. I tried to wear gloves but found that they got in the way too much. Cool melt glue sticks were the best for this project as they cooled down quicker than the hot melt glue sticks so if you did happen to catch your hands it was short lived. That all said lets go make scarecrows…… How to make a scarecrow: Materials Fat quarters for Shirt, Trousers, Face, Neckerchief and Hat Fat quarter of Hessian Fabric colouring pens Elastic 15cm Wooden dowel 30” length by 5mm diameter Oasis block or polystyrene block Oasis ball or polystyrene ball – 10cm diameter Glue gun and sticks Raffia Hand sewing needle and Cream thread Sharp pointed scissors Sellotape Tissue Paper Construction: 1. Cut your oasis or Polystyrene to 4”widex 6”long x1.5”thick. Cut off the two top corners. This is the body. 2. Cut the oasis ball in half. One half will make one head. 3. If using oasis, wrap the body piece in tissue paper or similar and secure all the way around with Sellotape. This is to stop the oasis block from crumbling. Wrap the head piece in the same way securing with tape at the back. 4. Insert the body and head onto the wooden dowel. Be careful NOT to push the dowel through the top of the head. Secure both pieces to the dowel and each other using the glue gun. To make top: 1. Take your chosen fat quarter and cut in half widthways. Fold the fabric over so that right sides are together and then use the top template to cut out two pieces. 2. Take each piece and sew along the bottom edge with a double hem. I made my hem 1cm. Next take each piece and sew a single hem where the armholes are. You should now have 2 top pieces looking like this. 3. Put the 2 pattern pieces right sides together and sew down the sides and across the top of the shoulders. Do not sew up the neck, armholes or the bottom. Turn through to the right side and press the seams flat. 4. Put the top onto the scarecrow. You may have to release some stitches around the neck to fit over the head. If so use your hand needle to sew these bits back up when on. Don’t worry about seeing the stitches as these will be covered up with the neckerchief later. Use the glue gun secure the bottom of the top onto the body. To make the trousers: 1. Choose your fat quarter and cut in half lengthways. Fold the fabric over so that right sides are together and then use the trouser template to cut out two pieces. 2. With right sides together, sew down the top two side pieces. Take each trouser leg and sew the bottoms up with a double hem. I made my hem 1cm. 3. Now take the trousers and open out so that the two side seams face the front and back. Lay flat, line up the legs and press with an iron. 4. Sew down the inside of each leg and fold over the raw edge at the top of the trousers and sew a small hem. 5. Fold the top of the trouser hem over again and sew giving a seam allowance of 1.5cm. This will be the channel for the elastic to fit through. 6. Using a sharp pointed pair of scissors make a small hole in the inner section of the waistband which you have just sewn. Cut your elastic to 12cm and attach a safety pin to one end. Gently push this safety pin and elastic through the hole and gather the material as you go until it pops out the other end. Make sure you hold onto the loose end so that it does not slip into the seam. Sew the elastic ends together then allow this to sit back into the seam. Using a hand needle and thread sew up the small hole. 7. Turn the trousers the right way. Undo a few stitches in the crutch section so that the trousers can be fed through the dowel and then put the trousers onto the scarecrow. Do not secure the waist band with the glue gun yet as the braces still need to go on. Accessories and extra bits: (All the following pieces are attached using the glue gun) Braces- Using the same material as the trousers cut 2 length of material 25 cm long x 10cm wide. Attach these onto the shirt using the glue gun. I crossed my braces over at the back. Trim off any excess. Now you can glue the trousers into place on the waistband. Trouser patch- Using a piece of fabric from the shirt material, cut a square 25cm x 25cm and attach to the trousers using the glue gun. Neckerchief- Use another contrasting fabric to cut a strip 30cm wide x 20cm long. Fold over with right sides together and tie this with a knot around the scarecrows neck. Use your scissors to cut the ends to length and shape. Hair- Take the raffia and cut some lengths of hair. Use the glue gun to attach these to the back and sides of the head. Don’t worry about getting this perfect because it will be covered up with the hat. Arms and Legs- Using the raffia again, cut lengths of 12cm long. Take one length of the raffia and wrap this around one end, tie a knot to secure. Repeat this 4 times. These will be your arms and legs. Next take the hessian fat quarter and cut 4 pieces of material each 13cm x 10cm. Roll each one of these up and secure with the glue gun so that you have a tube. Insert your raffia arms and legs into the ends of each one of the hessian tubes securing with a glue gun. Then insert these into the arm holes and trouser legs, again secure with the glue gun. Hat- Take your chosen fabric and cut a circle with a diameter of 25cm. Take another contrasting piece of fabric and cut a circle with a diameter of 15cm. Glue the smaller one onto the bigger one then glue this onto the head easing the edges in as you go to give a wavy effect. To finish add any embellishments to your hat if required and using your fabric pens draw on the face. CONGRATULATIONS!! You now have your scarecrow. I hope that you have enjoyed this tutorial and make many more using your own ideas. Don’t forget to share on my Facebook page. To see more from Kerry, follow her Facebook page Kerrycraft! Made by Kerry Bainborrow for The Craft Cotton Co.

This appliqué cushion complete with some very cheeky looking bats is perfect for adding some extra Halloween creepiness to your house this Halloween. Materials Cushion pad: 45x45 cm Batman Halloween cotton print by The Craft Cotton Company: 1 piece 50 x 50 cm 2 pieces 55 x 55 cm Black fabric by The Craft Cotton Company: 50 x 50 cm Batting: 50 x 50 cm Pins Thread Black White Orange White felt: 10 x 10 cm Black sequins Pencil Paper Needle Step 1 Cut out bat templates in two different sizes. To make the templates, fold a piece of paper in half and draw out one side of the bat, cut around this then fold out flat to give you your bat template. Step 2 Cut out 2 large bats and 3 small bats. Step 3 Cut out small triangles from the white felt to make the bat fangs. Step 4 Sew the white felt fangs and black eye sequins on to the bats. Step 5 Place the batting behind the front cushion piece (50 x 50 cm Batman fabric piece) and pin the bats into position. Step 6 Sew around the edge of the bats in black, next sew around 1 cm from the edge of the bat in orange to create the quilted detail. Step 7 Fold the two 55 x 55 cm pieces in half to create the two back pieces. Step 8 Place the front cushion piece right side facing up and then place the two backing pieces right sides down on top making sure that they overlap in the middle by around 2/3 cm. Step 9 Sew around the cushion then turn out the right way. Happy Halloween!! Tutorial by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch Sew for the Craft Cotton Company 2017 #halloween #bats #applique #cushion #sewing #freesewingtutorials #beginner #seasonal

This table runner is ideal for decorating your trick or treat/party table this Halloween, and the Halloween themed Star Wars fabric will certainly make it stand out from all the other decorations. Materials Black fabric (for the backing) by The Craft Cotton Company: 120 x 40 cm Batting: 120 x 40 cm Orange fabric by The Craft Cotton Company: 46 x 40 cm R2-D2 ghost Star wars fabric by The Craft Cotton Company: 46 x 40 cm Halloween Star wars fabric by The Craft Cotton Company: 46 x 40 cm Thread Pins Needle Step 1 Lay the 3 40 x 46 cm sized fabrics on top of each other then cut into 4 sections. Step 2 Mix up the fabrics so you have 3 groups of 4 pieces and sew them together by placing right sides together and sewing down the side. Step 3 Sew the 3 groups together by placing right sides together and sewing down the side. Step 4 Place the black fabric right side up and place the patchwork top right side down, next place the batting on top. Sew around the edge leaving a 10 cm gap unsewn. Step 5 Turn the runner the right way and slip stitch close the gap. Step 6 Add quilted detail by sewing down each of the join lines. Happy Halloween! Made by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch Sew for the Craft Cotton Company 2017 #halloween #starwars #tablerunner #freesewingtutorials #seasonal

Perfect for storing all those Trick Or Treat Goodies What you need 1 Packet of Craf-tex Firm Stiffener ½ Metre of Star Wars Halloween Fabric ½ Metre of Contrasting Solid Colour Fabric All available from The Craft Cotton Company Step 1 Cut a template from some stiff card to the desired size for the basket. Step 2 Cut x 2 of each for the front Fabric, Craf-tex & Lining fabric Step 3 Mark the quilting pattern onto the Craf-Tex, then place the outer fabric R/S out on the other side. Pin or clip to keep in place then Stitch on the lines. Repeat for other piece. Step 4 Now to create the box bottom. Sew the lines as in the picture below (both sides & bottom) Step 5 Part the fabric so that the bottom seam is in the centre (see picture below) the two cut out bits then create the box shape, clip or pin them and sew across each end. Finger press the seams flat and turn right side out. Step 6 Repeat for the lining (but leave a 4” gap in the middle bottom) and leave inside out. Step 7 Place the outer (R/S out) into the lining (W/S out) and clip or pin all around the top to secure all layers. Step 8 To make handles use two strips aprx 3” Wide and 8”-10” Long, Iron a middle crease, fold each side into the middle. Iron flat then sew all around. You can add stiffener in the middle if you wish. Step 9 This is the placement for the handles, usually about an inch each side of the middle seam. (This picture just shows where they should be) You will need to place them in between the outer and lining (see below) Step 10 Once you have sewn the handles in place, and around the top of the basket, very carefully start pulling the inside out through the gap you left in the lining. Sew up the gap in the lining, finger press the top down and then Top stitch all around. I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial, if you follow it and create one, please share with me on Instagram @bobbincottagebodkin Nicky x Made by Nicola Hills by The Craft Cotton Co 2018 #halloween #seasonal #bag #bags #starwars #freesewingtutorial

You will need: 1 FQ green cotton 1 FQ Star Wars Fabric 3 contrasting buttons 60cm 1 – 1.5cm wide ribbon matching thread contrasting thread wadding stuffing 2 small beads black embroidery thread Step 1 Print out this template Step 2 Cut out the following (see below) 1 full wingspan in star wars 2 wings in star wars 2 ear pieces in star wars 1 body in green 2 head pieces in green 2 ears in green Step 3 Cut the full wingspan in wadding. Step 4 Sew the wings to the main body. Sew the ears by placing one right side together of the star wars with a green ear piece. Repeat with other ear. Step 5 Trim around ears, I use pinking shears and cut point off top of ear, within seam allowance, to reduce bulkiness. Turn right sides out, finger press seams and iron flat. Step 6 Place ribbon for hanging at bottom edge of bat close to seams between wings and main body – see below. Step 7 Place ears in right angled section of head and sew in place. Step 8 With right sides together sew body and wings together, pin the hanging ribbon out of the way to avoid catching. Leave a turning at at the top of the main body. With right sides together sew the 2 head pieces together, leaving neck open. Remember to avoid catching in ears. Trim seam allowances and clip the curves, or use pinking shears as I have. Step 9 Turn to right sides out and give a good press. Use a pointy tool to get into the corners, but be careful not to prod too hard. Ladder stitch the opening closed on the body. Turn under the neck edge by ¼” on the head. Step 10 Stuff the head firmly, use small bits of stuffing at a time to avoid a lumpy head. Sew the two beads in place of eyes and embroider his nose – see below. Ladder stitch the neck edge closed. Step 11 Slip stitch the head to the neck edge of the body and hold the chin in place with a couple of stitches – see below. Step 12 Using a contrasting thread quilt the wings as shown in the picture below. Step 13 Sew the three buttons down the chest of the bat and VOILA!! One hanging bat, think I may call him Bertie :) Made by Stephanie Marsh for The Craft Cotton Co 2018 #seasonal #halloween #bat #freesewingtutorial

Project by Michelle Roberts at Creative Blonde Create your own spooky Halloween quilt with festive appliqué using vibrant fabrics from Craft Cotton Co. Please read through all the instructions before starting your project. Finished size 36” x 36” (seam allowance 1/4” and has been added to measurements) Materials Four black FQ’s Essential Trends fat quarters (5 Piece set) 38” x 38” Heritage cotton mix batting from Bosal 38” x 38” Black textured blenders fabric (backing) FQ of lime green blenders (binding) Gutermann thread (black 000, orange 351, green 336) 30” x 16” Vlieseline Bondaweb Haberdashery items · Quilter’s ruler, rotary cutter/scissors · Iron · Cutting mat · Basic sewing supplies · Clover Fabric pen · Odif 505 temporary adhesive spray · Cat template - download here. Pumpkin template - download here Method Cut the following to make the top quilt… Four 12 ¼” x 12 ¼” squares from the black fabrics Five 12 ¼” x 12 ¼” squares from the orange fabrics This quilt is made up of 9 blocks, 12 ½” x 12 ½” Join the squares together to create a 9 block (3x3) top quilt, press seams open. Use the remaining left-over fabrics, for the appliqué shapes. Print the templates, and trace them onto the paper side of the bondaweb, a light box can help with this. You will need 4 cats, 2 in each direction, and 4 large pumpkins and 8 small pumpkins. Roughly cut around each shape, and fuse to their corresponding fabrics. Cut out carefully and leave to one side. Your quilt is now ready for quilting, I chose to quilt it before adding the appliqués, so that the appliqué shapes would have depth. Baste the batting, and backing piece to the top quilt. Quilt using your preferred method. Trim away excess batting and backing fabric. Binding - Cut 1 ½” strips from the lime green fabric and join to create one long length, join to front edge of quilt. Press over ¼” and hand sew to the reverse. Your halloween quilt is ready for the appliqué shapes. Drop the feed dog on your machine, and change your foot out for a free motion quilting foot. Peel away the bondaweb paper, and fuse each shape in place. Stitch around each shape 1/8” from outer edge. Add details onto the pumpkins using the orange thread, whiskers on the cats using the black thread and finally add decoration around the tops of the pumpkins using the green thread. Your quilt is now complete! To see more of my tutorials or to place an order, you can head over my website www.creativeblonde.co.uk and/or Instagram page www.instagram.co.uk/michelle_creativeblonde and www.facebook.com/creativeblonde66 Stockist for Fabric and Batting www.visagetextiles.com https://www.facebook.com/craftcottonco Stockist for Gutermann Threads www.guetermann.com/en https://www.facebook.com/Guetermann.creativ.uk Made by Michelle Roberts for The Craft Cotton Company 2021