Readers Projects

Note from Alanda Craft: I happen to think that Ximena's  psychedelic crumbs look great.  I really like the  look of the vibrant, bold colours and they really pop. I can picture these squares being put together with black sashing and a first border of perhaps 1½" followed by a colourful border also made from crumbs or even just a bright contrasting fabric in a solid color. The … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Ximena’s Psychedelic Crumbs

Note from Alanda Craft:   Oh wow, doesn't Jocelyn's origami bag look awesome. I love the bright, colourful  fabric that sets of the denim so beautifully.   And I totally agree that having the stitched seam showing adds interest, Thank you for your lovely comments Jocelyn. Can't wait to see your gift bags when they are done. Watch the video below to see how to make … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jocelyn’s Origami Bag (reversible)

Note from Alanda Craft: Wow, I love Carolyn's zippered cushions, they look great.  Zippered cushions definitely have that professional look to them . I  definitely agree that continuous zips are great for this type of project. Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us Carolyn, your cushions are lovely. Why not check out the video below to see how to make your own … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Carolyn’s Zippered Cushions

Note from Alanda Craft: What a great idea Clare, using the 3 tea towel bag tutorial to make this one from fabric rather than tea towels. Your friend will certainly love the fabric, it's so cute.Thank you for sharing the photo of your bag with us Clare. It turned out really great. Watch the video below on how to  make the 3 Tea Towel bag that Clare adapted to make her … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Claire’s Easy Tote Bag – Based on Our 3 Tea Towel Tote Bag Method

Note from Alanda Craft: Clare's 3 tea towel tote bag looks great. The bumble bee fabric is so cute and I love the lemon lining. Happy to hear you liked the tutorial Clare and thank you for sharing photos of your lovely bag with us.   Watch the video below to see how to make your own 3 Tea Towel tote bag. It's a great way to use your nice tea towels rather … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Clare’s 3 Tea Towel Tote Bag

Note From Alanda Craft: Lalita's Origami Bag is just beautiful. I love the fabric she has chosen and the little blue daisies on the handle just add to the main fabric.  Thank you for sharing your origami bag with us Lalita. It's really lovely and I'm happy to hear that you liked the tutorial.   Watch the video below if you would like to learn how to make your … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Lalita’s Origami bag

Note from Alanda Craft:  Phyllis made her quilt following our tutorial for the easiest quilt ever for beginners. However, Phyllis added borders and binding to finish off her quilt and it really has added a nice touch.  Lemon, grey and turquoise always look great together and the yellow border just makes the quilt pop. I also like the grey binding, it's subtle but adds just a … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Phyllis’s Striped Quilt – Following Your Utube Video

Note from Alanda Craft:  Wow, this is just gorgeous.  Don't you just love Peggy's Christmas Panel Quilt.  I love this panel, and I think Peggy has done a great job with the borders.  I am happy to see that you finished the quilt with the red binding, it just completes the quilt beautifully.  I am sure your grandson just loves his Christmas quilt. Machine binding makes it so … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Peggy’s Christmas Panel Quilt – The first machine binding I am happy with doing