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How to Join Quilt As You Go Blocks with Sashing

Alanda Craft November 1, 2022 2 Comments 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

10 Happy Halloween Projects With the Aufero 2 Laser Machine

Alanda Craft October 14, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

10 Halloween Projects Using the Aufero 2 Laser Machine

So here we are at that time of the year when our thoughts turn to all things spooky and ghoulish. It's a fun time and maybe you are looking for some projects to make for Halloween. We have put together some ideas that you can make with your Aufero 2 Laser cutting and engraving machine. You might even want to make some of these projects for your Etsy or market store. … [Read more...] about 10 Happy Halloween Projects With the Aufero 2 Laser Machine

How to Embellish a Bag Using HTV – Cut With the xTool M1

Alanda Craft October 9, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

xTool M1 - Cutting vinyl

Today we are going to look at embellishing some bags using Heat Transfer Vinyl that has been cut with our new xTool M1 Laser & Blade Cutting machine. I have used bags made from different materials - muslin, heavy canvas and furnishing fabric. I am really pleased with the results we are getting with the xTool M1. It cuts the vinyl very cleanly and by using the setting for … [Read more...] about How to Embellish a Bag Using HTV – Cut With the xTool M1

The XTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine Review & Demo

Alanda Craft September 29, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

xTool M1 Review and Demo

This post is about the XTool M1 laser cutting machine. Now this machine is unique in that it not only cuts and engraves with a laser, but it can also cut with a blade just like a Cricut or ScanNCut machine. Now just to let you know upfront, we were given this machine by xTool to have a play with it and share our thoughts. Those of you who follow our channel know that our … [Read more...] about The XTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine Review & Demo

DIY Patchwork Cushion Cover with Zipper Closure – Tutorial

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

DIY Cushon Cover with Zipper

Use up fabric from your stash to make this delightful cushion cover. There is a zipper closure on the back of the cushion cover, which is super easy to do even if you have never sewn a zip before. We used left over scraps from previous projects including a piece of batik which went very nicely with the quilting cotton. What You Need 6 strips of contrasting fabric - 31/2" … [Read more...] about DIY Patchwork Cushion Cover with Zipper Closure – Tutorial

No Frills Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial

Alanda Craft August 5, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

This tote bag is definitely a no frills tote bag. Any time you find yourself in need of a quick gift or just need another tote bag you can run this one up in no time. Make the bag using a canvas type fabric or a firm furnishing fabric . The bag measures approx 12¼" x 13¼" and has a gusset measuring 3" What You Need What to Cut Watch the Video below or … [Read more...] about No Frills Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial

Baby Girl ‘Panda Paws’ Folio Card

Alanda Craft July 22, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Baby Girl Folio Card Flip Through

Recently Paula and I both celebrated the happy events of a new baby niece for her and a new baby great granddaughter for me. In fact its my first great granddaughter after having 5 great grandsons. We went looking for cards to welcome the new arrivals, and after looking at the quality of the commercial cards available we decided to make our own. We found a lovely card on … [Read more...] about Baby Girl ‘Panda Paws’ Folio Card

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