Shop Changes
Dated 28.06.18 Okay, I’ve been writing this post in my head for the last few months and over that time my decisions and the end result have changed fairly dramatically. As you probably know Luna is a big thing- she Continue reading →
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The Skye Wrap
In January 2017 Fiona, who works in our shops and designs accessories for us, came up with the Skye Wrap. A simple and versatile over – garment, Fiona’s thoughts were to showcase the wonderful fabrics that we stock in the Continue reading →
Luna’s Birthday Competition July 2017
To help celebrate our 6th birthday we ran a competition all about Luna and her wardrobe. Many of  you  shared your photographs of Luna and friends either on social media (facebook, instagram, or twitter) or by sending them to us by email and we Continue reading →
Bob’s Project – Upcycled Football Planters
This post was originally written in 2012 – when I had time to be creative. It has just been featured on Buzzfeed so we thought it would be great to bring it to the front page again in 2015. The Continue reading →
Origami Fabric Butterfly Tutorial
We have just arrived back from showing at Country Living’s Spring Fair in London, where on alternate days Sarah was running workshops showing how to make these pretty and easy origami butterflies. This video is not perfect – we suggest Continue reading →
January Sale Now On
We are having a DE-STASH. Our January sale starts on New Year’s Day and runs for 7 days. Limited stock. Up to 50% off 100% cotton fabrics, reductions on our best selling wool felt, some beautiful buttons & ribbons reduced Continue reading →
Tweed Mouse Tutorial
Eeeek – this is now going to be published on Friday 22nd  August 2014
Foodie Friday – Aubergines
I like to talk about food, mainly because I love food. I love to cook, to eat out. Discovering a great new recipe is my own brand of fun. I, however, can not stand food shopping. It is expensive Continue reading →
Luna Loves… Macarons
I’m not sure what it is about these sweet little cakes that I love so much. If it is their pretty colours, that they are so dainty, or if my love of Macarons is just part of a lifelong and Continue reading →
For The Love Of Lace
Lace has been a key player in the fashion & interiors world for a few seasons now and doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Lace was the most tweeted word from the 2014 catwalks with big fashion names Continue reading →
Looking Back at 2013
2013 has been a hectic year, and not quite the one I had planned when I set up CoolCrafting in 2011. We have peddled ribbons and buttons the length and breadth of England out of vintage suitcases and an overloaded Continue reading →
Merchant and Mills
Established in 2010, Merchant and Mills produce a range of card pattern, and sewing equipment in stark, utilitarian packaging. It’s very beautiful, and the founders, Carolyn Denham and Roderick Field have the same beliefs that we do here at CoolCrafting, Continue reading →
Testimonial Time
If you are thinking about booking a course with us, here is some feedback that we have had from our most recent Absolute Beginners Make Friends with your Sewing Machine Class
5 Rather Good Projects for Buttons
We meet so many fellow hoarders at the fairs and events we attend: fabric lovers, ribbon stashers and of course, button enthusiasts. We meet people who confess to having a habit, but who just can’t resist just one more piece Continue reading →
Intergalactic Leggings Tutorial
Galaxy prints were all over the AW12 runways and are now in store. You can have fun making your own unique versions following our tutorial below
CoolCrafting Jubilations
It’s been a long time since I posted anything – it genuinely feels like stage fright! So in an attempt to get back into the blogging habit I thought I would pop on some of the Jubilee themed products that Continue reading →
CoolCrafting LoveBirds Kit
One of our latest Make Me Crafting Kits are the Love Birds. Further to the success of the Little Owl kit, I decided to convert our birds into a kit as well. Each Jam Jar contains two contrasting felt colours Continue reading →
Bob’s Project – Upcycled Cushion Bag
It’s been a while – so long that I had better explain -Bob’s Project is about upcycling the things we don’t use into things we will. I was hunting for something in the cellar, when I came across these cushion Continue reading →
Blackpool Rocks!
A day out in Blackpool, primarily to discuss a new Craft Awards scheme that is being set up . Afterwards, it was important to go and see the sights… Photographs  – thanks to the wonderful Grace x
Knitted Turban Tutorial
The headband is Accessories big news this winter. Functional and good looking, it keeps ears warm whilst being part of this season’s trends. We have been using up left over yarn to make Christmas presents. This is a very easy Continue reading →
CoolCrafting Adorable Owl Cushions
There is a huge woodland trend in the crafting (and fashion) world, with some lovely makes inspired by the softer creatures, such as deer, foxes and rabbits. However, probably the most influencial creature at the moment is the Owl. With Continue reading →
CoolCrafting Doggy Doorstops
In our week of blogs featuring the products we are making, today we are having a Doggy Doorstop moment. This was probably one of the first products we developed when CoolCrafting was born. We recognised the doorstop was going to Continue reading →
CoolCrafting Make Me Kits
We have been very busy attending some lovely craft events in the last few weekends, and have found ourselves ‘too busy to blog’. So we thought it would be a nice idea to feature some of the makes that we Continue reading →
Showroom Focus Dorothy Wightman
Dorothy Wightman is an internationally reknowned interior designer, based in Lupton, near Kirkby Lonsdale. With a reputation for creating beautiful bespoke interiors, what is maybe less well known is that Dorothy’s showroom also stocks talented British craftspeople and artists. If Continue reading →
Patch By Cath Kidston Book Review
This eagerly anticipated book is the fourth in a series of titles by Cath Kidston with a giveaway kit – everything you need to create the cover bag or cushion shown on the cover. A great idea to kick off Continue reading →
Heartwarming Crafting
When we take our bitesize workshops to fairs and events, many of our attendees are children, and it is always lovely to see what they make and how they want to add their own design input to the project. Last Continue reading →
Natural Soap Book Review
Natural Soap by Melinda Coss, focuses on using natural ingredients in soap making, and the soaps within the book could not look more beautiful. Whether you are looking for an introduction to the art of soap making, or are experienced, Continue reading →
The Oooby Paper Plane Tutorial
Our first video tutorial, made by eldest boy and friend. It’s addictive, use an old sheet of A4, and fold as directed. Dead simple and a perfect flyer. For more paper plane tutorials visit this channel.
Knits To Give Book Review
If, this year, you are committed to a handmade Christmas, this book could be a just the inspiration you need to get started. Knits to Give is a collection of 30 gift ideas from top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss. The book Continue reading →
Mitred Corner Easy Tea Towel Tutorial
I recently discovered that one of the measures of a good chef is the amount of tea towels they use in the preparation of a meal. If it had been me, I would have had an army of teatowels ready Continue reading →
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