Note from Alanda Craft: Don't you just love these jelly roll quilts that Barbara has made for her friends. She has really mastered making these quilts and I love the fabrics she has chosen. They look so different with the lovely soft muted look of the lavender flowers and then the gorgeous, vibrant spring colours in the 'Confetti' quilt. I think Barbara's friends are very lucky … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Jelly Roll Quilts
quilting
Readers Project: Barbara’s Snappy Quilts
Note From Alanda Craft: Barbara has been busy making snappy quilts and these ones are just beautiful. I love the vibrant colours and this patchwork quilt pattern is really lovely. I am sure many of you will be inspired by the lovely quilts that Barbara makes and shares with us. So thank you once again for sharing your latest quilts with us Barbara. Here is the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Snappy Quilts
Mary Ellen’s Best Press Review – What is it and Why I Love it so Much?
When I first started quilting, I didn't worry too much about what spray starch to use and just went with whatever I had on hand. It wasn't until I got a little more serious about it all that I realised that a good spray starch can make all the difference. That's when I did a bit of research to find which one was the best and Mary Ellen's Best Press came up time and time … [Read more...] about Mary Ellen’s Best Press Review – What is it and Why I Love it so Much?
Readers Project: Debbie’s Easy Beginner Rag Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Don't you just love Debbies' gorgeous rag quilt. I love the fabric and the blue showing through from the back makes the floral pattern just pop. I am so glad you found it easy to do and I hope you used rag quilting scissors, Debbie, they make such a difference in the time it takes to rag one of these quilts. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Debbie’s Easy Beginner Rag Quilt
Readers Project – Quilt as You Go Sampler Quilt from a Full Time Working Grandma
Note from Alanda Craft: Oh wow, doesn’t BJ’s sampler quilt look just awesome. I love how she has quilted each of the squares in a different pattern and the black sashing just makes the colours pop. this is a great way to use up your sampler squares. Nothing need go to waste when you quilt. Thank you for sharing your beautiful quilt with us BJ, your granddaughter is a lucky … [Read more...] about Readers Project – Quilt as You Go Sampler Quilt from a Full Time Working Grandma
How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Once you have made the blocks for your string quilt, you are ready to sew the blocks together. You can refer to our post on ‘How to Make a String Quilt Block’ for Part 1 of this tutorial if you haven’t made your blocks yet. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest … [Read more...] about How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Readers Project: A Kaffe Fasset Scrap Quilt Made by Barbara
Note from Alanda Craft: Here is Barbara's latest quilt using up the Kaffe Fasset scraps from her other quilts. I am pretty sure that we all love the vibrant colours of Kaffe Fasset fabrics so it would be a shame to waste them. Turning the scraps into a quilt is a great idea. Also, check out the sewing clips that she has used to hold the layers in place. These are great for … [Read more...] about Readers Project: A Kaffe Fasset Scrap Quilt Made by Barbara
Readers Project: Barbara’s Quilts & Kitty Mats
Note from Alanda Craft: I honestly haven't seen anyone run with a new craft like Barbara has. She is a veritable quilting queen. It's not that long ago that she sent us her first quilt photo and now she is quilting up a storm. Here are the latest quilts that she has made and they look awesome. Her friends and family are certainly lucky to have such an inspired friend. and she … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Quilts & Kitty Mats
Readers Project: Barbara’s Quilts for Friends
Note from Alanda Craft: Here are some more lovely quilts from Barbara, this girl is on a roll. Each quilt is unique both in colour choices and how she cuts the fabric. Choosing the fabric is half the fun when you are making Quilts for friends A friend has 7 cats and asked me to make something for her cat sitter. The second one is what I came up … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Quilts for Friends
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