Jo Carter
Designer Maker
Jo worked for ten years as a soft toy designer turning company characters into soft toys ready for factory production. Whilst taking time out with her two sons she rediscovered her love of all sewing, and especially toy-making. She drinks tea by the litre and her work has been fearured in Simply Sewing and Love Patchwork and Quilting magazines. Her soft toy designs have won her an army of fans and she’s also appeared on Sewing Quarter TV. She sells a collection of her toy designs and kits in her Folksy store. Find her on Instagram @jo2owls.
Recent articles by Jo Carter
Make a charming cuddly pal with our free fox sewing pattern
Quick, quilted and totally huggable – make your own fox plush toy from fabric with our step by step guide
Giant pencil pillow pattern
Sewing school is now open! Sew these giant pencil pillows as a cuddly back-to-school gift.
How to sew a travel pouch
Grab your quilting supplies and get moving with this fun tutorial by Jo Carter, as she shows us how to sew a stylish travel pouch.
