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. What You Will Need For each placemat you will need: Center piece - cut 1 piece @ 14½" x 8½" 1st border - cut 2 pieces @ 9½ x 1" AND 2 … [Read more...] about Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
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Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Gift Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Stephany's drawstring gift bag is much larger than the original. The pattern in our draw string gift bag tutorial allows you to make whatever size you need for your gift. I love the sheen in the material Stephany has used for her gift bags. You can the first gift bag she made, here. Watch the video below to see how to make your own … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Gift Bag
Brother Dream Machine Tutorial: Changing the Speed Control Setting for the Zig Zag Stitch
The Brother Dream Machine is such an awesome sewing machine with so many options and features...I never get tired of playing with it. With 9 pages of settings you can customize this machine in all sorts of ways to suit exactly how you work. One of the settings that you can change is the speed controller. That's the slide button at the top of your machine that allows you to … [Read more...] about Brother Dream Machine Tutorial: Changing the Speed Control Setting for the Zig Zag Stitch
Brother Canvas Workspace Tutorial: Folding Gift Tag
Those of you who have been watching our ScanNCut videos for a while now will know that we have already recorded a video for this Folding Gift Tag. However, Brother has since introduced the new PC based software version of Canvas Workspace, so we felt another video was needed for all of you who are using the new software. This is a really neat folding tag and once you have … [Read more...] about Brother Canvas Workspace Tutorial: Folding Gift Tag
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. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions What You Need 2 pcs fabric measuring 10″x10″ or you can use layer cake … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Pot Holder Tutorial – Using Layer Cake Squares