WHAT’S IN THE BOX? This is a ScanNCut DX unboxing. In this video we show you what comes in the box when you purchase a Brother ScanNCut DX machine. This unboxing is for the DX1200 here in Australia and the equivalent machine in the United States is the DX225. The DX1200 and the DX225 are […]
iPad Cover Tutorial – DIY iPad Case Using Fat Quarters
This is a nice easy DIY iPad case using just two fat quarters, or 3 if you want to use 3 colors. These iPad covers suit most iPads, although probably not the iPad pro, at least not the larger version. But they certainly fit Paula’s iPad 4 and my iPad Air. They may also fit […]
The Ultimate Quilt Rack Guide: How to Choose One & Where to Buy
What is a Quilt Rack? A quilt rack is a stand or display that holds your quilt in a hanging position. It can be a wall mounted rack, a ladder style rack or a rack that sits on the floor. Quilt racks are often referred to as blanket rack or a towel rack and can […]
ScanNCut SDX125 vs SDX225 Comparison – What’s the Difference?
If you are thinking of purchasing a new ScanNCut DX then you need to be aware that there are two different model numbers. This applies to the US and Australia and most likely other countries as well. In this post, I will be doing a comparison between the two US model numbers – the SDX125 […]
What Thread Do We Use for Sewing & Quilting?
This is a question we are often asked. What thread do you use? Well we use Gutermann thread. I have used it for my sewing projects for many years and I have always had good results. There are other good quality threads available such as Aurifil. But old habits are hard to break when you […]
Readers Project: Barbara’s Butterfly Panel Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: This is a beautiful butterfly panel. It’s so colourful and it reminds me of lovely spring days with all the butterflies in the garden. I just love how Barbara has treated the panel , and the mauve border followed by the spring flowers on a pale green background just set this […]
Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos
We have been creating craft videos for YouTube for a few years now. We love making things easy and understandable for our viewers. And we try to cover everything to help you make that quilt, bag or table runner so that it is a finished item that you are proud of. We love seeing your […]
Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Barbara has completed some more awesome quilts. She is churning them out like there is no tomorrow. I love how your confidence has grown since you first started out Barbara. I was going to put them all up together but I think each needs to be given its moment. This is […]
The Number One Best Serger For Beginners Under $250
Before I got my first Serger, I pondered about it for along time. When I was first looking to buy an over-locker (which is what we call a serger in Australia), they were very expensive, and to be honest, just a little bit scary. So many threads and dials to consider, but I wanted to […]
Easiest Quilt Ever V2 – Quilting for Beginners
Quilting for beginners has never been this easy. One of our most popular videos on YouTube is the Easiest Quilt Ever tutorial. It has over half a million views at this point with over 24,000 likes. It’s a super easy quilt so perfect for a beginner. There’s no binding and it’s so simple that you […]