This quilt is made using the Hidden Wells quilt blocks pattern that was designed many years ago by Mary Ellen Hopkins. It's easy to prepare, easy to put together but a real pain to nest the seams. We had to suck it up and just go with it. So this means taking extra care when pinning and sewing the blocks together, so that your seams match up nicely. However, we did come up with … [Read more...] about Hidden Wells Quilt Pattern Tutorial
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Easy Layer Cake Quilt with Charm Square Border – FREE PDF Download
Here is another super easy layer cake quilt that looks amazing and doesn't take much time at all to put together. For the centre of the quilt you only need one layer cake but if you would like to add a border, which is what I am going to do, you will also need a charm pack and some contrasting fabric. I am using this layer cake and charm square pack from an absolutely … [Read more...] about Easy Layer Cake Quilt with Charm Square Border – FREE PDF Download
Fat Quarter Quilt Tutorial
If you are anything like me and have fat quarters piling up, just waiting for the perfect project, well, today's the day to take stock, because I am going to show you how to make a quick and easy quilt using Fat Quarters.This is the perfect project to use up 12 of your favourite fat quarters.For some, that may not seem like many but this is a perfect way to start reducing your … [Read more...] about Fat Quarter Quilt Tutorial
Readers Project: Pauleen’s Crumb Quilt Curtain
Note from Alanda Craft: I love how Pauleen's crumb quilt curtain looks. What a great idea for her She Shed Sewing Room. Crumb quilting is such fun to do and Pauleen's curtain shows how creative you can be with your crumb quilted pieces of fabric. Love it. Thank you for sharing your project with us Pauleen. See how easy it is to make your own crumb quilt fabric with our free … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Pauleen’s Crumb Quilt Curtain
Readers Project: Monica’s Cardinal Table Runner
Note from Alanda Craft: Monica's Cardinal table runner looks really lovely. She made it using this wintry themed fabric featuring the lovely red Cardinals. I think the wider border looks great. You can make your own table runner from our easy Christmas table runner tutorial. Thank you for sharing photos of your gorgeous table runner with us Monica. Close up of the center … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Monica’s Cardinal Table Runner
Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I love this fabric that Stephany has used for her drawstring bag. It has a metallic sheen to it. You can make these as little drawstring gift bags, which are so handy for giving treats for birthdays and Christmas. They are also handy for keeping mementos and keepsakes protected. You can also make them bigger, as Stephany has done, to fit larger items. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Bag
Readers Project: Barbara’s Patriotic Inspired Fat Quarter Quilt
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
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: 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 looks 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 us, Michelle. You can make a quilt like Michelle's from our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michelle’s Baby Quilt – Easiest Quilt Ever
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