Note from Alanda Craft: Doesn't this patriotic inspired fat quarter quilt look great. Barbara made this quilt from a fat quarter bundle named Glory Days. I think Barbara has attained the look she was going for. The quilt definitely has that patriotic look without being too much so. This is another quilt made from the Snappy Quilt Pattern. I think they look … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Patriotic Inspired Fat Quarter Quilt
Readers Project: Barbara’s Fall Snappy Quilt and Scrappy Dog Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: I have to say that I do like this Snappy Quilt Pattern. Barbara has made a few of these quilts and each one is lovely. Using different fabric for each of her quilts makes them unique and personal to the person receiving the quilt. The quilts shown in this post are the a Snappy Quilt in Fall colors and a Scrap Quilt made from the leftovers. Barbara … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Fall Snappy Quilt and Scrappy Dog Quilt
Meet the Ladies From the Clover Patch Quilt Shop in Utah
Those of you who are regular readers of our blog will be familiar with Barbara who sends us photos and stories of the wonderful quilts she makes. I have previously mentioned the ladies who quilt Barbara's quilts in some of her recent Readers Posts. and we would love to give a shout out to the talented ladies from the Clover Patch Quilt Shop in Santa Clara, Utah. Here is … [Read more...] about Meet the Ladies From the Clover Patch Quilt Shop in Utah
How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares From Your Yardage
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to cut your own 10" Layer Cake squares for your quilting projects. We love pre-cuts! They save time and you don't have to worry about coordinating fabrics, as it is all done for you. However, they can be expensive, and there are those times when you just can't find the exact fabric you want for a particular project. This is where … [Read more...] about How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares From Your Yardage
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 favourites. 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)