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How to Attach Sashing to Your Quilt Blocks

Alanda Craft June 21, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

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Adding sashing to your quilt blocks is ideal for when you want to separate the blocks, rather than sew them together. It also adds a bit of oomph and interest to your quilt blocks. You can make sashing as wide or as narrow as you want.  For this tutorial I have cut my sashing  at 2". This will give me a finished sashing size of 1½". This is a generic tutorial to show you how … [Read more...] about How to Attach Sashing to Your Quilt Blocks

Our New Laser Engraver and Cutter – xTool D1

Alanda Craft June 7, 2022 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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This is our review and demonstration of the xTool D1 Laser Engraver and Cutter. We were so lucky to be approached by the company to take a look at their laser and cutting machine. This has become our newest hobby and it's so much fun. The machine was beautifully packaged with lots of medium denisty foam to make sure everything stayed in place during shipping. So we … [Read more...] about Our New Laser Engraver and Cutter – xTool D1

Kids Placemats and Table Runner Tutorial

Alanda Craft April 30, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

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These days many families don't take their meals at the dining room table as often as was the case when I was growing up. Sitting around the table for meals was a time for family discussions, sharing and reflecting on what had taken place in each family members day. But even if the kids eat from TV trays, having their own place mat makes the experience that much nicer. In … [Read more...] about Kids Placemats and Table Runner Tutorial

Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with your ScanNCut Machine

Alanda Craft March 7, 2022 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with Your ScanNCut Machine

One of the biggest problems we faced when we started using our ScanNCut was trying to get a perfect cut. This is understandable since there are many factors to consider like blade depth, blade quality, pressure setting, cut speed, and even the quality of the mat that can affect the cut. It can be tricky when you first start out, so much so that you may even cut through … [Read more...] about Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with your ScanNCut Machine

How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips

Alanda Craft October 4, 2021 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Fabric baskets are useful for all manner of things, and they are quick and easy to make.  You can use these baskets to hold bits of thread or fabric that you remove when you are sewing, or to hold items that you are using for a project. I'm sure you will think of many uses for them once you make them, plus they make nice gifts for friends and family.  So if this is something … [Read more...] about How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips

iPad Cover Tutorial – DIY iPad Case Using Fat Quarters

Alanda Craft October 21, 2018 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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This is a nice easy DIY iPad case using just two fat quarters, or 3 if you want to use 3 contrasting colors. These iPad covers will suit most iPads, including the iPad Pro, but probably not the larger version. But they certainly fit Paula's iPad 4 and my iPad Air.  They may also fit some android tablets. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the step by step … [Read more...] about iPad Cover Tutorial – DIY iPad Case Using Fat Quarters

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