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Make a Valentine’s Day Card Using the Aufero Laser 2

Alanda Craft January 17, 2023 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

One of our newest hobbies is laser cutting and engraving and since Valentine's Day is coming up, we decided to create a Valentine's Day card from start to finish using our Aufero Laser 2, laser engraving and cutting machine. And here is what we did. What You Need SVG Files Used - Creative Fabrica Watch the 60 second video below or scroll down for written … [Read more...] about Make a Valentine’s Day Card Using the Aufero Laser 2

Christmas Table Runner using Half Square Triangles

Alanda Craft December 12, 2022 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Christmas table runner tutorial

Here we are again, it's almost Christmas and if you are like me you will have left some things until the last minute. I really do start out the year with the best of intentions, but this year just flew by. I still can't believe we are here in December. So it's time to make our annual Christmas table runner and this year is is super simple as it's made entirely from half … [Read more...] about Christmas Table Runner using Half Square Triangles

How to Sew A Hexagon Pinwheel Block

Alanda Craft December 11, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Recently we showed you how to create a Hexagon Pinwheel quilt block and we received a lot of requests asking how to sew them together. So here is a quick run down on how we do it. Start by laying your triangles out in the pattern you want them to look. I have used four hexagons just as an example here but if you were making a big quilt, you would continue laying out more … [Read more...] about How to Sew A Hexagon Pinwheel Block

22 Gifts You Can Sew – Easy Beginner Projects

Alanda Craft December 5, 2022 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

We decided to take some of our more popular sewing projects and pop them in one place so that they are easy to find. Any of these sewing projects will make great gifts, not only at Christmas but for any special occasion. We hope you have fun choosing one of these sewing projects and don't forget, we love to see what you create from our tutorials, so please share some photos of … [Read more...] about 22 Gifts You Can Sew – Easy Beginner Projects

The All New XTool F1

Alanda Craft November 12, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

The All New - Portable - Super Fast xTool F1

What's Coming Up From xTool? We've heard that there's a new xTool Laser and Engraving machine coming in 2023, and it looks pretty amazing. It's super fast, with the added bonus feature of being portable, making it ideal for the home hobbyist. It's a compact and an attractive looking machine plus it has some awesome features. Read on to learn more....... Those of you … [Read more...] about The All New XTool F1

How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block

Alanda Craft November 8, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Pinwheel Hexagon Block Tutorial

This is a lovely quilt block and easy to make using your quilting ruler that has a 60° line. (We have a video on how to cut triangles using a 60° ruler or the 60° lines on your mat - Here is a link to that tutorial. ) What You Need Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for written instructions (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker … [Read more...] about How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block

How to Join Quilt As You Go Blocks with Sashing

Alanda Craft November 1, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Just recently, we have started creating a series of 'quilt as you go quilt' (QAYG) block tutorials. These are super fun to make and personally, it's one of my favourite ways to make a quilt. So since we started adding the QAYG blocks, we have been getting numerous questions on how to join them together. So here we are with a tutorial on just how to do that. Keep in … [Read more...] about How to Join Quilt As You Go Blocks with Sashing

Quilt As You Go Block #2 – TUTORIAL

Alanda Craft October 24, 2022 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

quilt as you go block tutorial

Here is another quick and easy to make 'quilt as you go' block and it is the second in our series of QAYG blocks. (You can find the first QAYG block here.) I really love playing around with my scrap fabric to see what I can make. You can make an assortment of different types and sew them all together into a quilt or you can sew them into table runners and cushion covers. … [Read more...] about Quilt As You Go Block #2 – TUTORIAL

The Best Sewing/Craft Tool Organizer I’ve Seen

Alanda Craft October 21, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

I have a lot of sewing tools that are awkward shapes and sizes and I tend to throw everything into a drawer in little IKEA containers. This however, tends to get a messy and it can be a little difficult to find exactly what I'm after without spending time digging around for it. Does This Look Familiar to You? It Does to Me Just a jumble of of my craft items looking very … [Read more...] about The Best Sewing/Craft Tool Organizer I’ve Seen

Quilt as You Go Quilt Block #1 – String Quilt Block

Alanda Craft October 17, 2022 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Often when you have strips of fabric leftover it can become a bit of an issue as to what to do with them. We have a number of different ways of using up left over fabric including crumb quilting and string quilt blocks. These can be done in two ways. You can sew the strips onto batting, join the strips together and then add your backing or you can do what we are going to do … [Read more...] about Quilt as You Go Quilt Block #1 – String Quilt Block

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