Readers Projects

It's been a little while since we heard from Barbara, so it was really lovely to receive her latest email to let us know how she is doing and what she has been up to. Despite having had a bout of being unwell, she has been busy making quilts and here are some of her latest creations. This pretty pink quilt  was made using fabric from a fat quarter bundle that she found at her … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s New Quilt Projects – A Teacup Quilt & A Neon Cat Quilt

Note from Alanda Craft: Don't you just love Marisa's charm square tote bag. I just love this charm pack the colours are so vibrant. You have done an excellent job on making your tote bag Marisa, it looks great. Don't forget to check out the video below to see how you can make your own charm square tote bag. And if you don't have a charm square pack we have a video that … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Marisa’s Charm Square Tote Bag – So happy with this bag

Note: from  Alanda Craft : Sharon's zippered pouch looks awesome. I just love the cute fabric she has chosen and the lilac contrast goes well with the owl fabric. I think you have done a great job Sharon.  Now you have made one I expect there will be many more on the horizon. These zippered pouches make lovely gifts and they are so easy to make..Follow our free written tutorial … [Read more...] about Readers Project – Sharon’s Super Easy Zippered Pouch

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