Author: hookstitchsew

  • Sewing Tutorial: Crocodile Storage/Pencil Case

    Sewing Tutorial: Crocodile Storage/Pencil Case

    I received the ‘Everglades’ fat quarter set by The Craft Cotton Company and soon as I saw the crocodile design I had an idea to make something crocodile themed. I always need storage for stationary and especially for crochet hooks as I leave them all over the place and then wonder why I can’t find…

  • Sewing Tutorial: Children’s Butterfly Drawstring Backpack Bag

    Sewing Tutorial: Children’s Butterfly Drawstring Backpack Bag

    Time to flutter away with a butterfly drawstring bag…. I received some fat quarters from the The Craft Cotton Company and the butterfly details on the material gave me the idea to make a butterfly themed drawstring bag. Fabric was gifted by The Craft Cotton Company. Originally published in 2017, this tutorial has had a…

  • Sewing Tutorial: Folded Star/Pine Burr Patchwork Cushion

    Sewing Tutorial: Folded Star/Pine Burr Patchwork Cushion

    A few triangles later a folded star cushion emerged…. I’ve been looking at folded star/pine burr quilt designs for a little while now and have been wanting to see if I could make one. I received some gorgeous floral fabric from The Craft Cotton Company and decided it was now or never and would give…

  • Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring Play mat/Toy Storage – Perfect For Quickly Tidying Toys Away  

    Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring Play mat/Toy Storage – Perfect For Quickly Tidying Toys Away  

    I completed this drawstring play mat tutorial for The Craft Cotton Company using their lovely balloon fabric. I have seen these about for a while and thought they were a brilliant idea, they make tidying up all those little tiny toy pieces that manage to get everywhere so much easier and anything that reduces the…

  • Minecraft Crochet Block Series: Part 10 -Axolotl Block Pattern

    Minecraft Crochet Block Series: Part 10 -Axolotl Block Pattern

    It’s time for another Minecraft corner to corner crochet block! I have opted to make an axolotl this time – I have wanting to make one for ages and I am so glad I’ve finally got round to making it. Previous Crochet Corner To Corner Minecraft Block Makes include: TNT Minecraft Block, Emerald Ore Block,…

  • Crochet Corner To Corner Golf towel Pattern

    Crochet Corner To Corner Golf towel Pattern

    Need a golf themed gift? This crochet golf towel is a great make for golf fans. I have been working on quite a few golf themed makes recently and decided along with all the golf club covers a golf towel was needed. To make the towel I opted for a corner to corner crochet pattern…