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Now she and her team of crafty experts put on original, exclusive craft workshops and socials all round London. If you want to get creative, make gorgeous stuff and meet crafty friends over cocktails and cake, London Craft Club is a great place to get started!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHere is a little taster with a tutorial for making a crisp sharp cork brooch.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XCAft7DYGJM\/V9gSxPkH5fI\/AAAAAAAANkg\/B6Aww75CTjsgd5IJretF7WLJkVwvfJdjgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2BMake%2Ba%2BCork%2BBrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XCAft7DYGJM\/V9gSxPkH5fI\/AAAAAAAANkg\/B6Aww75CTjsgd5IJretF7WLJkVwvfJdjgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2BMake%2Ba%2BCork%2BBrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou will need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA cutting mat\u003Cbr \/\u003EA scalpel\u003Cbr \/\u003EA piece of Cork Laminate on PVC\u003Cbr \/\u003EA piece of sticky-back lampshade vinyl\u003Cbr \/\u003EMasking tape\u003Cbr \/\u003EYour badge shape drawn on thin paper\u003Cbr \/\u003EGold brush and paintbrush\u003Cbr \/\u003EGlue gun\u003Cbr \/\u003EBadge fastening\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXo064oPgZ8\/V9gP2ZnO3RI\/AAAAAAAANkI\/sK61YiZBq5QWHsXX6Ryj9V8qm-Z-LBO_wCLcB\/s1600\/What%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXo064oPgZ8\/V9gP2ZnO3RI\/AAAAAAAANkI\/sK61YiZBq5QWHsXX6Ryj9V8qm-Z-LBO_wCLcB\/s320\/What%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPeel the backing of the sticky-back lampshade vinyl to reveal the sticky side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Evigw4vhxQ0\/V9gPam521LI\/AAAAAAAANjk\/svKLJ0XeTK8YcplaPWDslCgGhi9Izr0zwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Evigw4vhxQ0\/V9gPam521LI\/AAAAAAAANjk\/svKLJ0XeTK8YcplaPWDslCgGhi9Izr0zwCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EStick the cork laminate onto the sticky side of the vinyl.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gh7K8sh6Xmo\/V9gPgv_aW3I\/AAAAAAAANjs\/EVyJ6XlBB-sABFRntRrzl4CtitmItH7qQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gh7K8sh6Xmo\/V9gPgv_aW3I\/AAAAAAAANjs\/EVyJ6XlBB-sABFRntRrzl4CtitmItH7qQCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETrim off the excess vinyl, just to stop it sticking to everything as you work!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GjDrqajxPaQ\/V9gPeUEYdJI\/AAAAAAAANjo\/90acAX1rLREF2OSqrbYbccL3SG4Vq4fQgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GjDrqajxPaQ\/V9gPeUEYdJI\/AAAAAAAANjo\/90acAX1rLREF2OSqrbYbccL3SG4Vq4fQgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep3.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUse masking tape to tape your vinyl backed cork to your cutting mat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xG3KgkvP87I\/V9gPnjHIwSI\/AAAAAAAANj0\/BGaq0MZtsYgTij-6K2SDld0AbsVX_8iqACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xG3KgkvP87I\/V9gPnjHIwSI\/AAAAAAAANj0\/BGaq0MZtsYgTij-6K2SDld0AbsVX_8iqACLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETape your paper design on top of your cork\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Is3qbCJkCAo\/V9gPrAUD6BI\/AAAAAAAANj8\/cOIJf0sW49EZsSmbMVY4VaCnBA_hCIEkQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Is3qbCJkCAo\/V9gPrAUD6BI\/AAAAAAAANj8\/cOIJf0sW49EZsSmbMVY4VaCnBA_hCIEkQCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep5.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUse a scalpel to cut through all the layers – you really need to press and it helps to have a very sharp blade.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uOSeM7skD9A\/V9gP_KUNv0I\/AAAAAAAANkQ\/3j27bkgBY3c9TVJtMHFO95BWRr-8AKwKgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uOSeM7skD9A\/V9gP_KUNv0I\/AAAAAAAANkQ\/3j27bkgBY3c9TVJtMHFO95BWRr-8AKwKgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep6.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDiscard the rest of the cork so you just have your shape.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q8AKzDkpjQs\/V9gPpyQos5I\/AAAAAAAANj4\/rOqmTp69rmEfRvibD1jFZtFB1tc9Gq9bgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q8AKzDkpjQs\/V9gPpyQos5I\/AAAAAAAANj4\/rOqmTp69rmEfRvibD1jFZtFB1tc9Gq9bgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep7.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUse masking tape to mask off the centre of your badge and use gold paint to pain round the edges of the cork.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iM1rg5CtDl8\/V9gPwVNhejI\/AAAAAAAANkE\/CWeeBODZTQo6CU9hbeErRplbYN_WyVcRgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iM1rg5CtDl8\/V9gPwVNhejI\/AAAAAAAANkE\/CWeeBODZTQo6CU9hbeErRplbYN_WyVcRgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep9.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPull off the masking tape.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aPmWr0hu0rs\/V9gPY_zMGTI\/AAAAAAAANjg\/OUl9OXgu9h4gYcv1Pmo2XLJtUeFeeOQ1gCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aPmWr0hu0rs\/V9gPY_zMGTI\/AAAAAAAANjg\/OUl9OXgu9h4gYcv1Pmo2XLJtUeFeeOQ1gCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep10.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUse a glue gun to attach a badge fastening to the back of your badge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nY-unH4mYcE\/V9gPmdyqAFI\/AAAAAAAANjw\/SxXCqEmgsu8kWNOt82XL8TEBYPqUPwKjACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bcork%2Bbrooch%2Bwith%2BLondon%2BCraft%2BClub%2Bstep11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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This would make such a great gift and I LOVE the colour used in the tutorial.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou will find Rosanna Clare on stand W108 at The Handmade Fair!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j4h5FrVWvi8\/V87rq6KLETI\/AAAAAAAANio\/Ly8-ICIJDiUqCYLiLqZuRpfd7phJrl5JgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to Make a Leather Tassel Keyring with Rosanna Clare\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j4h5FrVWvi8\/V87rq6KLETI\/AAAAAAAANio\/Ly8-ICIJDiUqCYLiLqZuRpfd7phJrl5JgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring.png\" title=\"How to Make a Leather Tassel Keyring with Rosanna Clare\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow are instructions for making the tassel key ring shown in the photo (see image attached). I make a range of leather bags and accessories as well as running workshops to teach people leather craft skills and how to make their own accessories to take away with them after just a couple of hours. Follow the instructions below to make your very own leather tassel key ring. Please see my website for more details about me, my products and workshops: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETOOLS \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELeather\u003Cbr \/\u003EThick card for templates\u003Cbr \/\u003ECutting mat\u003Cbr \/\u003EMetal ruler\u003Cbr \/\u003EScalpel\/rotary cutter\u003Cbr \/\u003EPencil\u003Cbr \/\u003ECopydex glue\u003Cbr \/\u003EMasking tape\u003Cbr \/\u003ELobster clasp fastening or split ring\u003Cbr \/\u003ESand paper\u003Cbr \/\u003EClamp\/bulldog clip\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. Draw around the tassel template (approximately 12cm x 12cm but you can adjust this to suit your needs) using a sharp pencil, on the BACK side of the leather and cut it out using your ruler and rotary cutter or scalpel. Repeat for the small fastening piece (6cm x 1cm).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M7AZ_zukp40\/V87r8Vr_kqI\/AAAAAAAANis\/cgM95_1U-rMb6aGdpvM8yMAwLxG5CN4FgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M7AZ_zukp40\/V87r8Vr_kqI\/AAAAAAAANis\/cgM95_1U-rMb6aGdpvM8yMAwLxG5CN4FgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pgq1vtAW2pU\/V87sE7owOoI\/AAAAAAAANjE\/3NdLtGoh4ioVBHvprZFwiubEZ1hn8N0fwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pgq1vtAW2pU\/V87sE7owOoI\/AAAAAAAANjE\/3NdLtGoh4ioVBHvprZFwiubEZ1hn8N0fwCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B2.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E2. Use a piece of masking tape to secure your leather to the mat. Place it 2cm from the top of the leather. This also acts as a marker. Cut the leather at 5mm intervals towards the tape using the ruler to guide you. I usually do this by eye but you can measure the intervals if you so wish. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4SszOqQLWyQ\/V87sA8XR0eI\/AAAAAAAANi4\/Kh-XJ_JILWs1GXLDyJZY_RIn_8h4BcftQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4SszOqQLWyQ\/V87sA8XR0eI\/AAAAAAAANi4\/Kh-XJ_JILWs1GXLDyJZY_RIn_8h4BcftQCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B3.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E3. Feed the small piece of leather through the fastening hoop and apply a THIN layer of glue on the suede side on each end. Repeat along the top of your tassel and leave for a few minutes for the glue to dry clear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uzmbws0gPI0\/V87r95la-kI\/AAAAAAAANiw\/VhaiJE0sxncC-0C2bN2azXO3af-sLb4JACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uzmbws0gPI0\/V87r95la-kI\/AAAAAAAANiw\/VhaiJE0sxncC-0C2bN2azXO3af-sLb4JACLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B4.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E4. Press the fastening ends together and the sand the outside with sand paper to create a ‘key’ for the glue. Apply more glue and leave to dry. Then carefully roll the tassel piece around the fastening as tightly as you can making sure you keep the top edge even as you go to ensure neatness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dbbr8XEXCj8\/V87sAsVQmEI\/AAAAAAAANi0\/AexhE4YZC1ksdYuLq6YJE_eLI2yOiGVbACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B5.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dbbr8XEXCj8\/V87sAsVQmEI\/AAAAAAAANi0\/AexhE4YZC1ksdYuLq6YJE_eLI2yOiGVbACLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bleather%2Btassel%2Bkeyring%2B5.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E5. Sand or scratch away with a scalpel to provide a key for the end section to be glued down. Apply more glue to the end section and press together once the glue has dried clear. 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If you haven't already planned your visit, don't forget to book your tickets using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrscraftyb.co.uk\/2016\/05\/kirstie-allsopps-handmade-fair.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe special Crafty Bs discount code.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EToday, Sophia of Jessalli is showing us how to make a very cute cube pin cushion. I should note at this point that the bee was not a pre-requisit but of course is an apt choice of fabric and I love it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xQ6E5IGi_WE\/V79eRXB_JKI\/AAAAAAAANiA\/YPw1GjkneZYVxM63HK4tV9RUpEJgNObvwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xQ6E5IGi_WE\/V79eRXB_JKI\/AAAAAAAANiA\/YPw1GjkneZYVxM63HK4tV9RUpEJgNObvwCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESupplies Used:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJessalli Meadow© Printed Fabric\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContrasting Fabric\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIron on interfacing medium\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECard\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPolyfibre Stuffing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScissors\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESewing Machine\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENeedle and thread\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmall Pebbles\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHere's how:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECut an 8cm square template from card and draw around it six times on your iron on interfacing. Cut loosely around them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8AB8FTdABDA\/V79YtgIzO5I\/AAAAAAAANg8\/UEgP3gSneMY9Bp1CGzsDpyisth5GjRz6QCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8AB8FTdABDA\/V79YtgIzO5I\/AAAAAAAANg8\/UEgP3gSneMY9Bp1CGzsDpyisth5GjRz6QCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B1.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIron four onto the back of your Meadow Print fabric, I made sure I placed each motif I wanted in the centres of each square.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ql097iyRjzU\/V79YyLupgpI\/AAAAAAAANhQ\/cr7yxyrCBQsc9HE3RFzsWJcvdGPwEHw5QCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B2.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ql097iyRjzU\/V79YyLupgpI\/AAAAAAAANhQ\/cr7yxyrCBQsc9HE3RFzsWJcvdGPwEHw5QCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B2.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIron the remaining two onto your contrasting fabric. Cut all six squares out neatly.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELay your squares out with the motifs facing the way you’d like them to finish. The two contrasting squares should be laid out above and below the top piece. This is your guide for sewing in the right order.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gcZGhE7NRAo\/V79Yy-FI8PI\/AAAAAAAANhU\/0gVn_l-iXOIlqwLWt0H71_HSsOX6lLL1ACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B3.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gcZGhE7NRAo\/V79Yy-FI8PI\/AAAAAAAANhU\/0gVn_l-iXOIlqwLWt0H71_HSsOX6lLL1ACLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B3.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESew the four Meadow print squares first. Joining the edges with your sewing foot lined up at the edge of each piece. Do this until all four are joined in a line. Press the seams out.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DK1Wso9e67g\/V79Y0TL3-eI\/AAAAAAAANhY\/wFVKbWki_ks6Dql37W73nZ__mLmMQWU_ACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B4.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DK1Wso9e67g\/V79Y0TL3-eI\/AAAAAAAANhY\/wFVKbWki_ks6Dql37W73nZ__mLmMQWU_ACLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B4.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-juSYo7i1HNo\/V79Y0-gOCEI\/AAAAAAAANhc\/FGOO-hmv-xE8MJGj8ByJKy433c1damVYQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B5.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-juSYo7i1HNo\/V79Y0-gOCEI\/AAAAAAAANhc\/FGOO-hmv-xE8MJGj8ByJKy433c1damVYQCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B5.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext join the contrasting pieces to your top piece. Leave the same allowance at the start and finish of each of the pieces, you’ll need this allowance to join the sides.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2qfWuq43WM\/V79Y2ZLrfyI\/AAAAAAAANhg\/JOlrkI8DNvIJzbvs430egHiP3RLldjG9wCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B6.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2qfWuq43WM\/V79Y2ZLrfyI\/AAAAAAAANhg\/JOlrkI8DNvIJzbvs430egHiP3RLldjG9wCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B6.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext fold the side of one of your contrasting pieces to line up with the side of your next-door Meadow piece. Join these leaving the same allowance at the start and finishing when it meets the stitches of your previous line at the corner.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kdrdmTJLhKQ\/V79Y4O0RcbI\/AAAAAAAANho\/VfPmhIJkS6QV4K_76gnqcONoYyjlv4QawCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B7.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kdrdmTJLhKQ\/V79Y4O0RcbI\/AAAAAAAANho\/VfPmhIJkS6QV4K_76gnqcONoYyjlv4QawCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B7.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EContinue in this way until you have one side left to sew. I normally make sure this is one of the base sides.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou now want to sew this last side up leaving a 4-5cm gap in the centre. We will use this to turn and stuff our pin cushion.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kskV4rbg--Q\/V79Y33LL_9I\/AAAAAAAANhk\/JYT5YbJbSg8_QwKnCcRbRPlJ8t6RYayPwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B8.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kskV4rbg--Q\/V79Y33LL_9I\/AAAAAAAANhk\/JYT5YbJbSg8_QwKnCcRbRPlJ8t6RYayPwCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B8.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext turn your pin cushion the right way out through the gap and fill your pin cushion with the polyfibre stuffing. You want to fill it so it’s quite dense. Use a pencil end or crochet hook to poke the stuffing right into the corners\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C4CaOqaymuc\/V79Y4oDbhNI\/AAAAAAAANhs\/ajjne6uMTboX7CJ-vauxfROvEa9Bf269wCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B9.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C4CaOqaymuc\/V79Y4oDbhNI\/AAAAAAAANhs\/ajjne6uMTboX7CJ-vauxfROvEa9Bf269wCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B9.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-j8HmhhSjGh4\/V79YuqlY2NI\/AAAAAAAANhE\/80BRAMLkU94DHeTBhpOO6azcgJjkMS_QwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B10.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-j8HmhhSjGh4\/V79YuqlY2NI\/AAAAAAAANhE\/80BRAMLkU94DHeTBhpOO6azcgJjkMS_QwCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B10.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext get your pebbles and place them neatly at the bottom, this will give your pin cushion weight and keep it standing the right way. Try and lay them flat inside to cover the base.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iOkPcn9msso\/V79YulxYEZI\/AAAAAAAANhA\/pTA2vZXepD0IWxEOvE8S8QN9Y1y3IFwcACLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B11.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iOkPcn9msso\/V79YulxYEZI\/AAAAAAAANhA\/pTA2vZXepD0IWxEOvE8S8QN9Y1y3IFwcACLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B11.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou now need your needle and thread to sew up the gap. Use a ladder stitch to create a neat finish and hide any stitches.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xRVY65HfcsI\/V79Yv1XsZ7I\/AAAAAAAANhI\/PZgZSi2dRewNcJqywILUMkWJ0WwqhZeZwCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B12.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xRVY65HfcsI\/V79Yv1XsZ7I\/AAAAAAAANhI\/PZgZSi2dRewNcJqywILUMkWJ0WwqhZeZwCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B12.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou can steam press the sides if you like, then insert your pins! Done!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q4OXlr21JmU\/V79YxzpKi8I\/AAAAAAAANhM\/VY2lA01itJk0nKVOESPu4Zc-0v-wiMDUgCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B13.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q4OXlr21JmU\/V79YxzpKi8I\/AAAAAAAANhM\/VY2lA01itJk0nKVOESPu4Zc-0v-wiMDUgCLcB\/s320\/How%2Bto%2Bsew%2Ba%2Bcube%2Bpin%2Bcushion%2B13.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat a great project for someone wanting to get started with sewing. This of course could be done without the use of a sewing machine. 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThis week, we are meeting Jenny from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/the-gingerbread-house.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Gingerbread House\u003C\/a\u003E. I love reading Jenny's news, reviews and of course craft projects and today we are getting to ooo and aaaa over here very beautiful rainbow quilt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--nrE659Wouk\/VyumRtTF_1I\/AAAAAAAANTQ\/LTJstHKeJ8gcGTjtEbssSP6PbjKeR-8UwCKgB\/s1600\/Liberty%2Brainbow%2Bquilt.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--nrE659Wouk\/VyumRtTF_1I\/AAAAAAAANTQ\/LTJstHKeJ8gcGTjtEbssSP6PbjKeR-8UwCKgB\/s320\/Liberty%2Brainbow%2Bquilt.jpg\" width=\"306\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHi Jenny. It is so great to have you on the Mrs Crafty B blog! What is normally your favourite way to catch up with a friend?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDefinitely a glass of wine in a nice little bar somewhere.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThat sounds good! So tell us a little bit about yourself.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy name is Jenny and I live in London with my husband and two young children. I started my blog back in 2005 as a place to write about the crafts I tried and the different things I made.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIt is a great bog that is on my reading list! So what are you sharing with us today?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI’ve recently finished a Liberty rainbow quilt for my daughter. I bought the ready cut strips from the Knitting and Stitching Show as I’m terrible at buying fabric and never being brave enough to cut it! The pre-cut strips made it much easier to start and I had a finished quilt in a couple of evenings. To add interest to the quilt top I cut little stars and hand-stitched them on. My daughter loves to feel for them in the night if she wakes up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI know the feeling with regards to cutting fabrics ha ha! So how and when did you learn to sew?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy grandmother taught and encouraged me to sew when I was little. She made me my first sewing basket which I used for years. Now I love to read craft blogs and discover new skills and techniques online.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat inspires and motivates you?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love making things for my chlldren or upcycling items for our house. Basically, as long as I have a couple of craft projects on the go I am happy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI love having a few 'WIP's' too! Where do you like to craft?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is my dream to have a craft room of my own. My husband has an office and a shed so it is a real bone of contention between us! For now I craft from the dining room table and blog from my laptop on the sofa. One day I will have some space!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHe should donate the\u0026nbsp;office to you ;-) What is your favourite craft?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOoh, difficult as I love trying new crafts. At the moment I would say sewing doll quilts to hang on my quilt gallery wall, my collection of adult colouring books and die cutting with my Sizzix Big Shot Plus.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;adult colouring books are so great\u0026nbsp;aren't they. I have just started using my Sissix big shot to cut shapes from my\u0026nbsp;finished pictures! So do you have any crafting tips?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy favourite event of the year is the Knitting and Stitching Show. I’ve been going for the last couple of years, buying gorgeous fabric and taking part in workshops. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShows and exhibitions are such great places to get inspiration\u0026nbsp;aren't they? So where can we find you online?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI blog at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/the-gingerbread-house.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Gingerbread House\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;I have lots of social accounts but my favourites are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jennymakes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/jennymakes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat big plans do you have for the next 12 months?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIdeally I’d love to return to work and get a job. I stopped working when my son was born in 2010. With my daughter starting Reception in September I am keen to mix with adults again and earn money to carry on buying craft supplies. 2016 will also see my finish my Shipping Forecast quilt which I’m excited about. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EQuick fire round!:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour favourite crafty tool?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESizzix Big Shot Plus  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour crafting hero?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMollie Johanson of Wild Olive \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou're working on a project, what is on in the background?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EClassic FM, I belong to my local Choral Society so any choral music Is perfect for me \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFavourite dessert?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECrème brulee\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrafting refreshments?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDiet Coke and a Tunnocks Caramel Wafer \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour favourite handmade item?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA gorgeous doll quilt I received through a recent craft swap \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour favourite place?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBruges, Belgium \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThree things that make you happy?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy family, some time to craft and a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour biggest achievement?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EProbably my two children as being a mum is the hardest thing I’ve ever done!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJenny it has been so great to have you on Mrs Crafty B and I look forward to reading more crafty adventures on your blog.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"noborderdv\" style=\"clear: both; 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If you haven't already planned your visit, don't forget to book your tickets using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrscraftyb.co.uk\/2016\/05\/kirstie-allsopps-handmade-fair.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe special Crafty Bs discount code.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThis week we are joined by\u0026nbsp;Cricut. A world leader in\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epersonal\u0026nbsp;electronic cutting machines, Cricut enables people to achieve their creative best. For 50 years, Cricut has sold tools that inspire creativity, including the Cricut\u0026nbsp;electronic cutting machine, Cricut Craft Room\u0026nbsp;design software, and the Cricut Cuttlebug\u0026nbsp;embosser and die cutter. Today, millions of people use Cricut products to create projects, and Cricut products have won dozens of industry awards, including, most recently, the Best Innovation Award 2014 from Hobbycraft. You will find them at stand E31 at The Handmade Fair but today they are sharing how to create a floral doily\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ecushion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-12Wi0EliP28\/V7y9LRf9pGI\/AAAAAAAANgc\/yAGIX41II-csyLotHgZ1VFB5VJST8_fvgCLcB\/s1600\/Floral%2BDoily%2BCushion%2Bwith%2BCricut.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-12Wi0EliP28\/V7y9LRf9pGI\/AAAAAAAANgc\/yAGIX41II-csyLotHgZ1VFB5VJST8_fvgCLcB\/s320\/Floral%2BDoily%2BCushion%2Bwith%2BCricut.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPersonalisation in home décor has become a hugely popular trend in the last few years. Many people are embracing the idea of adding their own unique touch to a variety of items in the home. Whether it’s upcycling an old piece of furniture for a child’s bedroom or creating simple, but unique wall art including initials, place names or funny family traits, people love to own a totally individual item that shows off their personality in the place they live and love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9SRc_T_0_SI\/V7y59EqzkSI\/AAAAAAAANgM\/DqHXMHGTZswUu5cA3o4Xj5ZoOHdw_y-pgCLcB\/s1600\/Herringbone%2Blamp.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9SRc_T_0_SI\/V7y59EqzkSI\/AAAAAAAANgM\/DqHXMHGTZswUu5cA3o4Xj5ZoOHdw_y-pgCLcB\/s320\/Herringbone%2Blamp.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-egSfJVaR8MA\/V7y59Im6JpI\/AAAAAAAANgI\/wrEjEmy-mqwLiHxdtBOYovVH67-KT_ZKgCLcB\/s1600\/Name%2Bart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-egSfJVaR8MA\/V7y59Im6JpI\/AAAAAAAANgI\/wrEjEmy-mqwLiHxdtBOYovVH67-KT_ZKgCLcB\/s320\/Name%2Bart.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWyH5VD3cmY\/V7y59hnTEBI\/AAAAAAAANgQ\/CNkQu2MPNz8xtB8BPKp3PutL4SOo5LziQCLcB\/s1600\/Monogram%2Bcentre%2Bpiece.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWyH5VD3cmY\/V7y59hnTEBI\/AAAAAAAANgQ\/CNkQu2MPNz8xtB8BPKp3PutL4SOo5LziQCLcB\/s320\/Monogram%2Bcentre%2Bpiece.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ECreating projects yourself is a fantastic way to be able to own a totally unique item. With gadgets and technology now more advanced than ever before, budding interior designers can express their creativity in a wealth of new ways. Advancements in things such as digital\u0026nbsp;cutting enables\u0026nbsp;cost saving, flexibility and speed in the long run, particularly with items like the Cricut Explore Air, a digital cutting, writing \/ drawing and scoring machine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDecorating cushion covers is a great way to personalise your room and is easily achieved using the Cricut Explore Air, its internet based software, Design Space™, and some iron-on vinyl. This project uses a floral doily image at 7” x 7”, but it can be re-sized to fit your cushion; or change the image completely either selecting another from the Design Space™ image library or uploading your own image. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip: \u003C\/b\u003ECricut iron-on vinyl is available in twelve colours in lite and ten colours in glitter so the cushions can be decorated to complement any colour scheme. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou will need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECricut Explore Air machine\u003Cbr \/\u003ECricut Design Space™ software\u003Cbr \/\u003E12” x 12” standard grip cutting mat\u003Cbr \/\u003ECricut Iron-on Vinyl lite – white\u003Cbr \/\u003ECricut tool set\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlain cushion cover and filler\u003Cbr \/\u003EIron\u003Cbr \/\u003EMuslin\/cotton cloth or greaseproof paper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to Make it:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1)\u003C\/b\u003E Connect the Cricut Explore Air to the pc\/laptop\/Mac, log on to your Design Space™ account. Select ‘home decor’ from the categories menu and locate the ‘Floral Doily Cushion’ project.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wIrwKRMvo6w\/V7y5O_Ik3BI\/AAAAAAAANf8\/gUtbHyKKr6sixrMbB6QSzNk4dsAhIF83QCLcB\/s1600\/Cricut%2B1.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wIrwKRMvo6w\/V7y5O_Ik3BI\/AAAAAAAANf8\/gUtbHyKKr6sixrMbB6QSzNk4dsAhIF83QCLcB\/s320\/Cricut%2B1.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2) \u003C\/b\u003ETo create the project as designed, click ‘Make it Now’. To resize the project or change the flower or leaf type, click ‘customise’.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zfcOJiTVcWg\/V7y5OpBHj3I\/AAAAAAAANf4\/bzdfdqyt3ZUfTCClZM2b4-gpp1Q5_bNWQCLcB\/s1600\/Cricut%2B2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zfcOJiTVcWg\/V7y5OpBHj3I\/AAAAAAAANf4\/bzdfdqyt3ZUfTCClZM2b4-gpp1Q5_bNWQCLcB\/s320\/Cricut%2B2.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3)\u003C\/b\u003E The image can be re-sized either by first highlighting the image and then dragging the corner point:  the size appears in a black text box as the image is altered: or applying a known measurement into the ‘Edit’ window.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dl34KawFU7o\/V7y5O6gqCSI\/AAAAAAAANgA\/gBwmx6eGNiAr-n-lmMFjYGPXjSeg99gMACLcB\/s1600\/Cricut%2B3.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dl34KawFU7o\/V7y5O6gqCSI\/AAAAAAAANgA\/gBwmx6eGNiAr-n-lmMFjYGPXjSeg99gMACLcB\/s320\/Cricut%2B3.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4)\u003C\/b\u003E The image can be changed by first highlighting then deleting the one pre-loaded, then either selecting another from the image library (‘insert image’) or uploading an image from your own system as a .jpeg, .bmp, .gif, .png, .svg, or .dfx file. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5) \u003C\/b\u003ECut the flower from white Cricut iron-on vinyl lite: remember to check the ‘mirror image for iron-on’ box on the mat preview screen. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETIPS:\u003C\/b\u003E Use the scraper tool to apply the iron-on vinyl to the cutting mat to ensure good contact. Use the spatula to carefully lift the whole piece of iron-on vinyl from the mat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KeaQwol-ong\/V7y5PSQikzI\/AAAAAAAANgE\/YLdMy44_qHIqKQdpp1cjpGXmEFWVEefjgCLcB\/s1600\/Cricut%2B4.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KeaQwol-ong\/V7y5PSQikzI\/AAAAAAAANgE\/YLdMy44_qHIqKQdpp1cjpGXmEFWVEefjgCLcB\/s320\/Cricut%2B4.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6)\u003C\/b\u003E Use the weeder tool to carefully remove the unwanted white iron-on vinyl (the area around the image). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7)\u003C\/b\u003E Follow the instructions on the Cricut iron-on vinyl packaging to attach the flower on to the cushion carefully using an iron and press cloth.   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"noborderdv\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eLT2JDU5_l4\/V7y9beTJBOI\/AAAAAAAANgg\/tqKebB2Lp7YHotIR_dYz_Pt7Ip9vwb8iACLcB\/s1600\/IMG_7605-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eLT2JDU5_l4\/V7y9beTJBOI\/AAAAAAAANgg\/tqKebB2Lp7YHotIR_dYz_Pt7Ip9vwb8iACLcB\/s320\/IMG_7605-2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI love this cushion project and the ease with which the design is created and transferred. 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