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Hoop Club Box 4 Preview
Hoop Club Box 4 Preview
I can tell you, I am REALLY enjoying getting the box 4 project ready. It’s chunky, it’s satisfying and oh my goodness just so textural and good! So, we’re going... Read more...
Origami Stars Tutorial
Origami Stars Tutorial
  Here at Cotton Clara we love to add our own hand made decorations at Christmas! We’ve been making origami paper stars to make a festive garland to hang on... Read more...
A really simple cross-stitch project
A really simple cross-stitch project
I wanted to show you our Alphabet Hoop Kit, it gets a bit over looked by the single hoop kits but it’s a really lovely easy project, great for making... Read more...
A letter to myself this November the 23rd 2020.....
A letter to myself this November the 23rd 2020.....
Building something is hard. You can’t be haphazard about this. It won’t just happen with some random spurts of effort every now and then, it’s going to take sustained focussed... Read more...
A Pegboard Christmas Tree Pattern
A Pegboard Christmas Tree Pattern
I’ve always loved this product, one of our very first - the pegboard cross-stitch kit. It’s simple and striking in it’s design, and looks great in a nursery or playroom... Read more...
Studio Tour Part 1
Studio Tour Part 1
I have lots of photos of our space here so I thought I'd share them on a blog! We moved in to this first floor studio space in June 2019... Read more...
Hoop Club Box 3 Preview!
Hoop Club Box 3 Preview!
So as usual, I'm putting sneak preview of this months kit here, so that those that want a surprise still get a surprise! So here it is, November's hoop project!... Read more...
How to make your very own beaded tassel garland!
How to make your very own beaded tassel garland!
  Here at Cotton Clara we love any excuse to make something lovely for the house! So why not have a go at making our beaded tassel garland! A homemade tassel... Read more...
Hoop Club Box 2 Preview!
Hoop Club Box 2 Preview!
So I know that lots of people want a surprise through their door every month, BUT some people want to see! So I'm going to start sharing the next month's... Read more...
What's your power song?
What's your power song?
I've been thinking about how Taylor Swift's new Album Folklore has been keeping me calm and relaxed over the last few weeks, whenever I've felt like it's all getting too... Read more...
Halloween Advent Calendar
Halloween Advent Calendar
I'm loving the Autumn so much at the moment, enjoying this cold and sunny weather while it lasts! So I was inspired by Emily Quinton on stories who talked about... Read more...
Keys, Wallet, Phone, Mask....a free cross stitch pattern!
Keys, Wallet, Phone, Mask....a free cross stitch pattern!
Inspired by my ability to forget this new essential I designed you a little hoop that you can place at your door so you might not forget your mask! I... Read more...