Note From Alanda Craft: I think Rita has done a great job on her Gecko Art Quilt and I love the colors she has used. In our tutorial, we show you how to add corner pockets for hanging. But I do like the tabs that Rita has used. These allow for the addition of decorative buttons that help to make the project pop. Art quilts really allow you to express your creativity. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Rita’s Gecko Art Quilt
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How Many Quilting Squares Can You Get from a Yard of Fabric
If you are a quilter, then you’ve probably cut hundreds if not thousands of squares of fabric over time. It's just one of the joys of quilting....cutting, cutting, more cutting and cutting again. Still, we shouldn't complain since these days we have the privilege of rotary cutters, quilting rulers and cutting mats to make the whole process a lot easier. Even so, knowing how … [Read more...] about How Many Quilting Squares Can You Get from a Yard of Fabric
How Much Are Quilting Machines?
If you are getting serious about your quilting then you may be looking to get yourself a quilting machine. You are probably also starting to check out prices to see what you might be up for. Luckily for you, quilting machines come in a range of prices so almost anyone can get more serious about their hobby. How Much Are Quilting Machines? Quilting machines can vary in price … [Read more...] about How Much Are Quilting Machines?
Readers Project: S. Sushila’s Charm Square Tote Bag & Zippered Pouch
Note from Alanda Craft: S Sushila's charm square tote bag and zippered pouch are made from our free tutorials. She made these items for her daughter and the pretty lilac fabric is ideal for a young lady. Your bag and pouch look really lovely. Thank you for sharing your photos with us. S Sushila Says: Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial. I sewed this for my … [Read more...] about Readers Project: S. Sushila’s Charm Square Tote Bag & Zippered Pouch
Readers Project: Michelle’s Easy Fabric Journal Cover
Note from Alanda: Oh wow, I love the fabric that Michelle has used for her journal cover. Black and white always look nice and it stands out, so she will always be able to see where her journal is. Thank you for sharing your journal cover photo with us Michelle. These journal covers are not only great to use to personalize your own journal but they make great gifts for … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michelle’s Easy Fabric Journal Cover