It is hard to miss this trend, which has been around for a few years now. These cheerful hairy fellas are everywhere you look, so why not try making your own? With a bit of fur fabric and a bit of crafty sewing you can make one for everyone in the family! Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas

This lovely little chap will make a great stocking filler. Teddy in a tin can be a source of comfort (it fits easily in a bag), something to play with, or help children with going to bed because when bedtime comes, teddy has to go to bed too! Instructions for making teddy’s sleeping bag are on our 12 Crafts of Christmas blog article but in addition you will need a tiny jointed teddy and a small tin (approximately 9cm x 6cm), both of which can be purchased on Amazon or eBay. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas 

These useful and elegant cutlery pockets can be customised to be made as simple or as detailed as you like. We started with a simple and timeless fabric, adding Christmas embellishments to add interest and fun. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas 

You can even make use of the tiniest scraps to decorate for Christmas. It is up to you what shape you choose, but we have provided the template for a Christmas tree, as an easy starting point. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas 

Christmas dinner is a big family occasion, and these napkins are really easy to make! They will add a hint of fun or glamour to your table (depending upon which fabric you choose) and can be folded into shapes, to hold cutlery or to fit wine glasses. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas 

If you are hoping to make your festive table look lovely then coasters can be a lovely way to make your guests smile. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas 

Who doesn’t love a dog in a Christmas bow tie? If you want your furry friend to look smart on Christmas day, then this is the perfect project for you. Better still, it is a beginner level project so easy for most people to try. Send us your photos or tag us on Instagram: @CotswoldCurtains #CC12CraftsOfChristmas

The colder evenings are a lovely time to start getting crafty and so we have decided to use December to bring you 12 very simple festive makes that you can do by yourself or with children, using up fabric scraps to minimise waste. Today we are kicking off the season with a set festive robin to go on your mantlepiece or your tree.

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The news about increased energy costs is inescapable this Winter, as many wonder how they will keep their homes warm as temperatures drop. Amidst incentives, credits and tips to reduce energy usage there is a lot of talk about sufficient insulation and protecting homes from cold getting in as a way to reduce bills and increase comfort.

Soft furnishings and fabrics are, of course, a great solution and we have some useful ideas to help insulate and protect your home against drafts and cold weather.

According to plumbs.co.uk, “50,000 items of lounge furniture a year go into landfill. This is like burying 23 London buses.”

It is possible that you have stumbled upon this article because you are considering a reupholstery project of your own, and are wondering where to start. We offer reupholstery services here at Cotswold Curtains, and have put together this handy guide so that you can begin the process feeling informed.

Autumn is a favourite season for many, as it signifies cosy evenings, woolly jumpers, log fires, hot chocolate, rich colours and snuggly blankets. The leaves on the trees are beautiful and our sights turn towards our homes as we come inside from the great outdoors and focus again on our interior surroundings.

There are some lovely trends occurring in the world of interiors this season, and we thought we would highlight a few that we have observed. These are reflected in the latest collections from our suppliers, which complement current trends so well.

We were fortunate to visit Oxfordshire’s beautiful Kelmscott Manor recently for the launch of the new Morris & Co fabric, wallpaper and paint collection for 2023, which, sadly we cannot share with you just yet. However, spending a day at the Summer residence of the arts and crafts master himself certainly warranted a blog post of its own, to share some of the beautiful furnishings in the property and also some of the sources of inspiration in the gardens, from which his fabrics were created.