Readers Projects

Note from Alanda Craft:  Wow, this is just gorgeous.  Don't you just love Peggy's Christmas Panel Quilt.  I love this panel, and I think Peggy has done a great job with the borders.  I am happy to see that you finished the quilt with the red binding, it just completes the quilt beautifully.  I am sure your grandson just loves his Christmas quilt. Machine binding makes it so … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Peggy’s Christmas Panel Quilt – The first machine binding I am happy with doing

Note from Alanda Craft:  I just Love the colours of Jenny's Origami tote bag, this is such an attractive fabric, and the color of the fabric used for the  lining and handle certainly add the finishing touch. It looks great. Thank you for sharing your Origami Tote Bag with us Jenny. Watch the video below to see how to make your own Origami Bag.   Click Here … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jenny’s Origami Tote Bag

Note from Alanda Craft: I think Karen's fence rail quilt is striking. The whole quilt just pops, and I think the narrow strips of white add just the right touch of contast. I'm thinking we should call Karen's quilt 'Rhapsody in Blue'. I am sure your husband loves his lap quilt, Karen. Thank you so much for sharing your fence rail quilt with us. [   Watch the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Karen’s QAYG Fence Rail Quilt in Blues

Note from Alanda Craft: I really love Karen's quarter log  cabin, Christmas  lap quilt. She has used  a variety of lovely xmas fabrics for her log cabin blocks and I think the large red border really makes the design pop. Thank you for sharing your quilt photo with us Karen. It turned out beautifully. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Karen’s Quarter Log Cabin Christmas Lap Quilt

Note from Alanda Craft: Oh wow, I just love Judy's twisted pinwheel cushion cover. Adding a coloured fabric to the centre pinwheels certainly makes the pinwheel pop. The  Lil' Twister  tool makes it so easy to make twisted pinwheels. Thank you so much for sharing your cushion cover with us Judy. It turned out just lovely. Watch the video below to learn how to use the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Judy’s Twisted Pinwheel Cushion Cover

Note from Alanda Craft: I love the fabric used in this Origami Bag. The colors really compliment each other. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Blessed’s Origami Bag

Note from Alanda Craft: In a previous post Joe talked about being new to sewing and quilting. At the time he had just made some drawstring gift bags, well, now he has finished this lovely baby blanket and not only that but he added binding to the quilt. Binding is often considered daunting to a number of quilters but Joe tackled it and the quilt looks great.  I do love the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Joe’s Baby Blanket, Quilt

Note from Alanda Craft: Joe (from Sunny Florida) recently contacted us to thank us for our videos. It was lovely to hear from someone who is new to sewing and quilting.. These drawstring gift bags were his first attempt, and regardless of Joe pointing out his stitching, I think he has done a darned fine job.  It's a good idea to get some practice in with scrap fabric when you … [Read more...] about Readers Project: New to Sewing – Joe’s Drawstring Gift Bags

Note from Alanda Craft: It's amazing how different all these Origami Bags look. The fabric makes all the difference. I love the fabric that Portia has used for her Origami tote bag. And the lining and seam cover go so nicely with the floral fabric. I am delighted to see how well you did on your very first attempt at making a tote bag Portia, now you will have the confidence to … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Portia’s Origami Tote Bag – I made the tote.

Note from Alanda Craft: I absolutely love the fabric that Veronika has chosen for her Origami Bag. These bags are  popular and each one looks very unique  because of the different fabric that is chosen. And as Veronika says, they make great gifts for any occasion. Your bag looks great Veronika, thank you for sharing your photo with us. We look forward to seeing photos of your … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Veronika’s Origami Bag – Medium Size