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 […]
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Readers Project: Barbara’s Fall Snappy Quilt and Scrappy Dog 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 […]
Readers Project: Michelle’s Baby Quilt – Easiest Quilt Ever
Note from Alanda Craft: It just goes to show how much difference the choice of fabric makes when quilting. Michelle’s baby quilt look just gorgeous with just the two contrasting fabrics. And she has finished the quilt off with the heart applique in the corner. Thank you for sharing photos of your lovely quilt with […]
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. […]
Readers Project: Sheryll’s Vibrant Origami Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Wow, don’t you just love the gorgeous, colours that Sheryll has used in her vibrant origami bag. The abstract pattern has such a modern look and the orange lining just sets the bag off perfectly. These bags are so quick and easy to make and as you can see from Sheryll’s […]
What Thread Do We Use for Sewing & Quilting?
This is a question we are often asked. What thread do you use? Well we use Gutermann thread. I have used it for my sewing projects for many years and I have always had good results. There are other good quality threads available such as Aurifil. But old habits are hard to break when you […]
Readers Project: Barbara’s Butterfly Panel Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: This is a beautiful butterfly panel. It’s so colourful and it reminds me of lovely spring days with all the butterflies in the garden. I just love how Barbara has treated the panel , and the mauve border followed by the spring flowers on a pale green background just set this […]
Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Barbara has completed some more awesome quilts. She is churning them out like there is no tomorrow. I love how your confidence has grown since you first started out Barbara. I was going to put them all up together but I think each needs to be given its moment. This is […]
Readers Project: Michelle’s Large Tote Bag
Note from Alanda: Oh, I love Michelle’s large tote bag. She has certainly been busy with her sewing, and this is her latest project. Love the use of modern home decor fabric. The bag looks bright and modern. If you need a really big market or tote bag, with lots of pockets, you might want […]
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. Michelle Says: I used a […]