Note from Alanda Craft: Doesn't this patriotic inspired fat quarter quilt look great. Barbara made this quilt from a fat quarter bundle named Glory Days. I think Barbara has attained the look she was going for. The quilt definitely has that patriotic look without being too much so. This is another quilt made from the Snappy Quilt Pattern. I think they look … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Patriotic Inspired Fat Quarter Quilt
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Readers Project: Barbara’s Fall Snappy Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: I have to say that I do like this Snappy Quilt Pattern. Barbara has made a few of these quilts and each one is lovely. Using different fabric for each of her quilts makes them unique and personal to the person receiving the quilt. The quilts shown in this post are the a Snappy Quilt in Fall colors and a Scrap Quilt made from the leftovers. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Fall Snappy Quilt
Readers Project: Barbara’s Paris Quilt Panel Quilt
Note From Alanda Craft: Like a lot of people, I love Paris and Paula and I have visited there a couple of times. So much amazing history and I have always found the French people to be friendly and helpful. So I really love this Paris quilt panel that Barbara has used for her quilt. Don't you think that the blue really makes the panel pop? And the backing just sets it off … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Paris Quilt Panel Quilt
Readers Project: Michell’s Big Craft Bag
Note from Alanda: Oh, I love Michell's big craft bag. She has certainly been busy with her sewing, and this is her latest project. Don't you just love the use of modern home decor fabric? It makes the bag look bright and modern and it shows that you can use fabric other than quilting cotton to make these bags. If you need a really big market or tote bag, with lots of … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michell’s Big Craft Bag
Reader’s Project: Origami Tote Bag by Michelle
Note from Alanda Craft: Black and white always look great and Michelle's origami tote bag looks lovely. These are such easy bags to make and you can make them so unique by the fabric you use. Thank you so much for sharing your origami tote bag photo with us Michelle. Learn how to make your own Origami Market bag Go here for the written … [Read more...] about Reader’s Project: Origami Tote Bag by Michelle
Readers Project: Wanda’s Tea Towel Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Wanda has been busing sewing these easy to make, tea towel bags from our tutorial. She made this tea towel bag using 3 beautiful, fun tea towels. I do love the cowboy boots and the Indian styled print on these ones. The lining certainly sets off the colour of the main fabric. Thank you for sharing your photos with us Wanda Watch our video … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Wanda’s Tea Towel Bag
Readers Project: Julie’s Origami Bag & Zippered Pouch
Note from Alanda Craft: Julie shared photos of her Origami bag on our Facebook page, so I asked her to share it here on the website so that you could all see how gorgeous her bag and zippered pouch turned out. I love the fabric that she has used and the teal blue lining just makes it all pop. Thank you, Julie, for sharing your photos. Watch … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Julie’s Origami Bag & Zippered Pouch
Readers Project: Lisa’s Tote Bag Using Canvas Instead of Tea Towels
Note from Alanda Craft: Lisa took our Tea Towel tote bag tutorial and used a patterned canvas instead of the tea towels. What a great idea, it's always great to see how innovative you all are. I like the contrasting pocket on the front. She also has a tip about the handles. Fingers crossed, we haven't had any problems to date with handles not holding, however, it's always … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Lisa’s Tote Bag Using Canvas Instead of Tea Towels
Easiest Quilt Ever – Let’s Get Quilting with the Adorable Ayla
My granddaughter Ayla is visiting from Sunny Queensland for a bit of 'R 'n' R. She just needs some time to chill out. and relax. While she is here, she has decided she would like to learn how to quilt. The first thing we made was the zippered pouch using some fabric from my scrap stash. I love having a scrap stash, it certainly comes in handy for little projects like … [Read more...] about Easiest Quilt Ever – Let’s Get Quilting with the Adorable Ayla
Readers Project: Jennifer’s Big Craft Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I just love the fabric that Jennifer has chosen, her bag looks awesome. It never fails to amaze me how different these projects all look. This is a really big bag and it is ideal for taking to the market or to sewing class. I'm sorry you had a bit of a problem with the gusset, Jennifer, it can be a bit fiddly. But you have done a great job and it looks … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jennifer’s Big Craft Bag