Note from Alanda Craft: Melissa's gone Crumb Happy and her crumb quilt blocks look great. Crumb quilting is so much fun to do, you never quite know what you are going to end up with. Just look at how interesting and varied the blocks in Melissa's quilt look. Such a great way to use up those little bits of leftover scrap fabric that we quilters end up with. Check out our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Crumb Happy – Melissa’s Crumb Quilt Blocks
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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
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 comment, they make great gifts. To see how you can make a lovely Origami bag, … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sheryll’s Vibrant Origami Bag
Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt Pattern
Note from Alanda Craft: The Rail fence quilt pattern that Barbara made below is from our Rail Fence Quilt tutorial. I love the combination of blue, pink and yellow in her quilt. For this quilt, Barbara used a 'Hugaboo' by Deb Strain for Moda, Jelly Roll Showing the lovely yellow backing that ties in so nicely with the quilt front. The front of the Rail … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt Pattern
Readers Project: Barbara’s Butterfly Panel Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: This is a beautiful butterfly panel. It's so colorful 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 make this panel pop. But then she hasn't stopped there, she added more borders, a yellow … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Butterfly Panel Quilt