We thought it was about time we did a review and demo of the Brother Scan n Cut Universal Pen Holder. We haven't had it for very long but I have to say, I wish we had purchased it sooner. The pen holder allows you to use your own pens when you want to use the drawing function on the ScanNCut. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions As … [Read more...] about Brother ScanNCut Universal Pen Holder Review & Tutorial
Quilting Blocks – Pinwheel Quilt Block
This is the easiest of the pinwheel blocks to make. It’s a basic block that can be made quickly and easily by beginners. But it has so much potential for use in your quilts. Watch the Video Below to learn how to Make the Pinwheel Quilt Block. TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks – Pinwheel Quilt Block
How to Box a Corner on a Tote Bag Tutorial
Adding a boxed corner to a tote bag gives it some stability so that it will stand up on its own and it just gives a nice finishing touch to a bag. We don't box the corners on all our bags and you may not want to either, but this is just such a handy technique to know for those times when you do. In our video, we show you how to box a corner. It's not difficult and it's … [Read more...] about How to Box a Corner on a Tote Bag Tutorial
Rail Fence Block Quilt Tutorial
I just love this Plum Sweet Jelly Roll from Moda. So I decided to make a Rail Fence Block Quilt to showcase the gorgeous colors. To make this quilt top you will need one jelly roll. This will give you a twin-sized quilt top. We will be adding a couple of borders in contrasting fabric to make it bigger. I'm even thinking of doing one of the borders in a chequerboard … [Read more...] about Rail Fence Block Quilt Tutorial
Quilt Block: Sister’s Choice Quilt Block Tutorial
The Sister's Choice quilt block is such a lovely and versatile quilt block and its a lot easier to make than it first looks. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions The Sisters Choice Quilt Block measures: 10½" square - unfinished 10" square - finished. What You Need Fabric 1 (light color): 1 x 2½" strip cut … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Sister’s Choice Quilt Block Tutorial
Brother Scan n Cut: How to use the ScanNCut Photo Scanning Mat
I am interested in genealogy and have a number of old documents such as wedding and death certificates, plus a number of old photos that are rather fragile. So what I do is scan them and I use my ScanNCut to do this. Now, of course, I could use a regular scanner but my scanner is limited to an A4 or US letter size. Plus I personally find the ScanNCut easier to use. Why I … [Read more...] about Brother Scan n Cut: How to use the ScanNCut Photo Scanning Mat
Readers Project: Pat’s Tea Towel Bags & Mobile Phone Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: We received this lovely compliment in an email from Pat, one of our readers. After having the ego stroked, I continued to read and what she has written gave me a real chuckle. It just demonstrates what so many of us go through, being busy women who have to fit in our crafting around our schedules. Pats bags were made using our three tea towel bag … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Pat’s Tea Towel Bags & Mobile Phone Bag
How to Hide Quilting Knots or Tying off the Threads
We all want a nice neat finish to the start and end of our sewing rows when we are quilting, so in this video, we show you a way to neatly tie of threads. It's quick, easy and secure, and you don't have the double line created by backstitching at the ends of your rows. Watch the video below to see how to Hide your Quilting Knots. … [Read more...] about How to Hide Quilting Knots or Tying off the Threads