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
How to make a snowman toy
No need to wait for a white Christmas – you can sew your own frosty friend with Jo Carter’s smiley snowman pattern. Read on for our free snowman pattern and step-by-step guide to how to make a snowman toy.
Gingerbread house sewing pattern
Want to make a gingerbread house that will last all Christmas? Have a go at our festive gingerbread house sewing pattern
Giant pencil pillow pattern
Sewing school is now open! Sew these giant pencil pillows as a cuddly back-to-school gift.
Free panda quilt templates
Get stash busting to make a scrappy scallop mini featuring bold prints and some friendly faces with Jo Carter's panda quilt pattern.
How to sew a cat quilt
Create the cutest kitty portrait using clever FPP cat quilt pattern, plus 10 more cat quilt patterns, free or to buy online
Hop to it! Sew a rabbit toy
These big-eared bunny plush toys by are just the project for Easter – whether you're on the hunt for bunny patterns, Easter sewing ideas or you're already hooked on Jo Carter sewing patterns. Scroll down to see our step-by-step guide and get our free rabbit sewing pattern...
Stitch our cute cat sewing pattern
This mischievous moggy is the purrfect playmate (and loves to curl up for a snooze, too!). Sew your own cuddly kitty with Jo Carter’s cat sewing pattern tutorial.
Sew your own spooky bat plush for Halloween!
Don't be fooled by their fangs – these friendly bat plush toys are lovers, not biters! Sew your own spooky snuggle buddies with Jo Carter's tutorial.
How to sew a fox plushie toy
Quick, quilted and totally huggable – make your own fox plush toy from fabric with our step by step guide
How to make owl softies – free owl sewing pattern
We're all of a twitter for Jo Carter's pocket owl softies! Read on for our step-by-step guide for how to make an owl toy – including free owl sewing pattern.
How to make a unicorn toy
Sew Jo Carter’s stuffed unicorn in soft pastel hues for guaranteed cuddle satisfaction. Sweet dreams!
Free robot toy sewing pattern
We're sharing this free softie tutorial here on the website today: how to sew a pair of softie robot pals... intergalactic sewing goodness!
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.