In this tutorial, we show you how to cut your own 10" Layer Cake squares for your quilting projects. (Note that this tutorial is how to cut from yardage however if you would like to know how to cut layer cake squares from meters, then click here for that.) We love pre-cuts! They save time and you don't have to worry about coordinating fabrics, as it is all done for you. … [Read more...] about How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares From Your Yardage
Archives for November 2018
Jelly Roll Strip Cushion Cover Tutorial (with a zip)
We've been having a lot of fun with cushion covers recently and this jelly roll cushion cover tutorial is one of our favorites. It looks like it might be difficult but it is actually quite easy since it involves sewing jelly roll strips together. Jelly roll strips for those that don't know are 2 ½" strips of fabric. You can buy them pre-cut from Moda (and other companies) or … [Read more...] about Jelly Roll Strip Cushion Cover Tutorial (with a zip)
Quilt Block: Yankee Puzzle Quilt Block Tutorial
The Yankee Puzzle Quilt block is such a quick and easy quilt block to make and it looks great. You can see some variations on putting this block together at the end of the post. The block is made entirely of half-square triangles so as long as you can make those, you won't have any problems making this quilt block. If you don't know how to do this we do have a tutorial on how … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Yankee Puzzle Quilt Block Tutorial
Charm Square Christmas Table Runner Tutorial
This Charm Square Christmas Table Runner is a quick and easy project to dress up your Xmas table or sideboard. These table runners also make great Christmas gifts for friends and family. The completed table runner measures 18½" x 40½", but you can make it longer or wider by adding more charm squares. I used a charm pack for the white squares and cut my own 5" squares from … [Read more...] about Charm Square Christmas Table Runner Tutorial
Readers Project: Michelle’s Baby Quilt – Easiest Quilt Ever
Note from Alanda Craft: It just goes to show how much difference the choice of fabric makes when quilting. Michelle's baby quilt looks just gorgeous with just the two contrasting fabrics. And she has finished the quilt off with the heart applique in the corner. Thank you for sharing photos of your lovely quilt with us, Michelle. You can make a quilt like Michelle's from our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michelle’s Baby Quilt – Easiest Quilt Ever
How to Cut Your Own Charm Squares from Your Yardage
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to cut your own charm squares for quilting (or anything else for that matter). Charm squares are 5" x 5" squares of fabric and are sold by the company Moda. They usually come in a pack of 42 squares and are coordinated so that you can easily use them in a project. However, other companies also make 'charm squares'...they just … [Read more...] about How to Cut Your Own Charm Squares from Your Yardage
Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
In this tutorial we are going to make a Jack in the Box quilt block. The instructions below are for a 10" finished block" ( 10½" unfinished). However, we have included the fabric requirements for other sized blocks below. There are also some examples at the end of the blog post for using 3 or 4 colors to help give you some inspiration on making your own … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
Readers Project: Barbara’s Paris Quilt Panel Quilt
Note From Alanda Craft: Like a lot of people, I love Paris and Paula and I have visited there a couple of times. So much amazing history and I have always found the French people to be friendly and helpful. So I really love this Paris quilt panel that Barbara has used for her quilt. Don't you think that the blue really makes the panel pop? And the backing just sets it off … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Paris Quilt Panel Quilt