Note from Alanda Craft: Oh wow!. Sharyn's Origami Bags look amazing. I absolutely love the fabric she has chosen for each of her bags. And as Sharyn says, these bags make great gifts. Thank you so much for sharing photos of your Origami bags with us Sharyn. It certainly gives our readers some great ideas on using different fabrics in the construction. If you would like to … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sharyn’s Origami Bags – Just Beautiful
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Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to create some easy Christmas Placemats. These are quite quick to make and we even show you how to add the and backing and the binding. You can also make a matching table runner here. The place mat measures approximately 18" x12" What You Will Need For each place mat you will need: Center piece - cut 1 piece @ 14½" x 8½" 1st … [Read more...] about Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
Here we are again, nearing the end of yet another year so of course, we have to have our obligatory Christmas table runner tutorial. We have created a Christmas table runner for quite a few years now although we missed last year for some reason. If you would like to check the ones we have done in the past, I have listed them below: 2016 Christmas Table Runner 2017 … [Read more...] about Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
iPad Cover Tutorial – DIY iPad Case Using Fat Quarters
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
Beginner Baby Blanket Tutorial – Super Quick and Easy!
This easy baby blanket tutorial is such a quick and easy sewing project that even a beginner can tackle. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a baby blanket that is soft and cuddly. It only requires two pieces of fabric and the ability to sew a straight line. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You Need 2 pcs … [Read more...] about Beginner Baby Blanket Tutorial – Super Quick and Easy!
Quick & Easy Pot Holder Tutorial – Using Layer Cake Squares
A potholder is a super quick sewing project. You can make them in any color and size, and they make lovely gifts. We made ours using leftover 10″ layer cake squares, but you can cut squares from your fabric stash to suit. This is the QUICK 1 MINUTE VIDEO (or scroll down for a more detailed version) https://youtube.com/shorts/oMc1e81Z3ck?feature=share Watch the video below or … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Pot Holder Tutorial – Using Layer Cake Squares
What to make for a Star Wars Fan! A One Piece of Fabric Cushion Cover
My grandaughter Ishta and her husband Evan are huge Star Wars fans, so when I saw this piece of fabric I just knew I had to get it. There was only a small piece left on the roll so I took the lot and just as well I did. Once I got it home, I had to decide what to do with it. I pondered over it for a bit and then decided to make Evan a cushion cover and Ishta a zippered … [Read more...] about What to make for a Star Wars Fan! A One Piece of Fabric Cushion Cover
Easy Quilted Christmas (or Fall) Table Runner
These table runners make great gifts and are ideal if you need to dress up a Christmas table or Thanksgiving spread. These are quite easy to make so would suit a beginner. As long as you know how to use your sewing machine and sew a straight line, you should be able to tackle this one. The table runner measures approximately 16½" x 38½" - finished size What You … [Read more...] about Easy Quilted Christmas (or Fall) Table Runner
Scrap Buster – Needle Holder Tutorial – Sewing Project
For our latest tutorial, we wanted a quick and easy project and this needle holder fits the bill perfectly. It uses just a few scraps of fabric and some batting and it can be whipped up in no time at all. We made the basic version in our tutorial but you can embellish this in so many different ways to make it your own. They make great little gifts for your quilting and … [Read more...] about Scrap Buster – Needle Holder Tutorial – Sewing Project