Cotton Clara

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01/11/2026

An hour on Pinterest is never wasted. This doesn’t count as doomscrolling because it’s such a place of inspiration and joy. Although my ADHD brain can sometimes get overwhelmed with all the cool things I need to do! This is what I found this week. I’ve tagged any creators that I can but if you know who the source is please tag!

I want to sit in a cosy cabin with a log fire and quilt. Found this maker Megan Legrand and love these simple designs.

Cross Stitch always speaks to me, It looks heirloom even when it’s brand new and the challenge of making an image out of tiny blocks is always pleasing!

Current phone screen. I’m all about the habit tracking at the moment.

Stunning print. This comes in tiles AND wallpaper. From House of Petra

Always planning my dream house.

Have you ever tried using plastic canvas, it’s gone out of fashion because it’s plastic! But I love it.

Big bold florals never fail to make me happy.

Stalking some burgundy Dr Marten loafers on Vinted.

I feel like I could knit this?

I sourced some tiny Hama beads, and they are sitting waiting for me to use them!

This hanging bead trend is all over my feed. Can I get round to it before the end of the year?

26/10/2026

Only thing getting in my way is my to do list and my kids needing to be entertained. Week 2 of half term here we come!!

20/10/2026

I’ve been making so many of these recently. It’s another version of a kumihimo bracelet but it makes a flat braid and uses a square loom BUT you can make this pattern with a circular loom too!

I’ll send it out as a free pattern in tomorrow’s newsletter. Comment BRAID and I’ll send you the link to sign up 🪢

19/10/2026

I’m a massive stress-head 🤯. My watch tells me most days I’ve had a stressful day 😭

Sticking my phone in another room and doing something creative with my hands in the evening is a small thing and I need to do other things but it makes a massive difference, and I kind of forgot!

17/10/2026

18 tiny Christmas cross stitch patterns, one instant download 🎅🤠🪿
Our Christmas Mini Cross Stitch PDF collection is here: 18 festive patterns, from a cowboy boot in a bow to a goose in a ribbon, a black cat in a Santa hat and a very cosy après ski jumper. 🤠🪿🐈‍⬛⛷️
There’s a sampler hoop of little motifs, a “Christmas 2026” chart with a number guide so you can stitch any year, and a “C’est Noël” to hang on the door.

Beginner friendly, with step-by-step instructions, DMC colour codes on every chart and a hoop and fabric size guide. Instant PDF download, so you could be stitching tonight.

14/10/2026

If you haven’t tried this PLEASE give it a go. Apart from making bracelets it’s just a brilliant thing for someone with a busy mind to do, and it keeps you off your phone!

It’s basically like an adult fidget toy with a really cool by-product (a cute bracelet!)

We want you to try this because we know you’ll love it so we’ve made a little free giveaway pattern for you, comment FIDGET and I’ll send you the link!

12/10/2026

So the answer to this is no, it took me two weeks not one
But what do you reckon? I think I need to do more cross stitch doggies! 🐶

I really enjoyed the challenge of getting this to look like the image. I’m looking at it now and I think the ears need to be more ginger, and I’d like the make the tongue smaller?!

But I feel like you get the fluffy teddy bear feeling that this lovely dog breed has?

Comment with the dog breed I should do next and if you’d like the kit/pattern for this one?!

11/10/2026

If our really pretty generous sale helps someone to make something to gift this Christmas and in the process discover a new hobby, then I will be HAPPY!

Because as i sat doing my own cross stitch kit today (a new design featuring a ginger cavapoo!) I just thought - I want everyone to experience this joy! Of cross stitch yes, but also just generally finding a simple, accessible craft you love. Something that’s easy to pick up and easy to get lost in. The truest measure being you lose track of time doing it.

And that’s what our sale is all about - encouraging you to get making, while finding something that makes you happier, more relaxed and gives you some joy. It’s a win win situation for you and the person you give something to!

You have until midnight on Tuesday to shop our sale, if you need help with finding the perfect gift for someone please reach out!

11/10/2026

There will be signs. All.Over.The.House.
Can you tell I run a craft business?
🎨🖼️🧶✂️

11/10/2026

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