Note from Alanda Craft: This is Marieke's first bag and I think it looks great. I'm a big fan of Dr. Seuss, and his books were a favourite with my kids. The Cat in the Hat was undoubtedly a much loved and well-read book in our household. So I really like the 'Cat in the Hat' cross-stitched badge on the front of the bag. It just goes to show how innovative our readers are. She … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Marieke’s Cat in the Hat Tea Towel Bag
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Strip/String Quilt for My Grandaughter Ce’Nedra
I made this string quilt for my granddaughter Ce'Nedra (or Cedie as we call her). It was made scraps that I had on hand in my stash and I really like how nicely the purple and green came together. You can make your own string quilt from our How to Make a String Quilt tutorial. This one was made some time ago but I hadn't gotten around to finishing it. So as her … [Read more...] about Strip/String Quilt for My Grandaughter Ce’Nedra
Layer Cake Quilt for My Grandaughter Ishta
My grandaughter Ishta and her husband Evan both turned 30 this year. Their birthdays are within a few days of each other. So I decided to make them a quilt for their birthdays. I wanted this quilt to be a little wider than the size I usually make so I added 4 borders. I didn't have a full layer cake pack so I took squares from a couple of different packs and also cut some of … [Read more...] about Layer Cake Quilt for My Grandaughter Ishta
Honey Honey Layer Cake Quilt for My Daughter Varinia
April is a busy birthday month for me, so this year I made decided to make some Layer Cake quilts for my daughter, Varinia, my grandaughter, Ishta and I finally finished the Strip Quilt for my granddaughter Ce'Nedra. Layer Cake quilts are quick to make. I simply lay the squares out on the floor and move them around until they look aesthetically pleasing. Then I take a photo so … [Read more...] about Honey Honey Layer Cake Quilt for My Daughter Varinia
Connor’s Caterpillar Heavy Hauler Truck Construction Quilt
For my eldest great grandson's birthday, I decided to make him a quilt featuring the Caterpillar heavy hauler truck, construction quilt. Putting the Quilt Together I got a bit carried away with the borders and ended up with a quilt measuring 70" x 90", quite a large quilt for a young man. I keep telling myself that it will last him for a few years. The first … [Read more...] about Connor’s Caterpillar Heavy Hauler Truck Construction Quilt
Toddler Quilt – Heath’s Quilt – Construction Machines
For my great-grandson Heath's 3rd birthday, I made him this quilt made from construction machine panels. My daughter-in-law, Stacy, gave me a panel of construction vehicles. I already had another Construction vehicle panel that I was planning to make for one of my other great grandsons, Connor, and she thought I might like to make 2 quilts while I was on the go. At the … [Read more...] about Toddler Quilt – Heath’s Quilt – Construction Machines
Quilt Block: Fools Square Quilt Block
I really like how this square comes together. I did start out doing the center checkerboard in the usual way by cutting the strips of fabric across the width of the fabric. But decided that as I was only making the two squares it was just as easy to cut the fabric into the squares required. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions I have just … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Fools Square Quilt Block
Quilt Block: Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial
This is an easy block as long as you make sure to place the strips in the right order. Start with a square in the center and build out from there. We have seen Log Cabin quilt blocks where people simply add a strip of fabric and then once sewn on, trim it back to size. Although this can work, it can result in distortion or warping of the block. If you cut your fabric so … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial
The Triangle Table Runner Tutorial
I love these table runners, they are relatively easy to make as long as you follow the instructions. And you can make them in a variety of great styles by making the triangles larger or smaller and using different fabrics to suit your decor. Finished Table Runner Size: 14" x 40" Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You … [Read more...] about The Triangle Table Runner Tutorial
Reader’s Project: Mike’s Christmas Table Runner
Note from Alanda Craft: Mike from One Hook Productions created his Christmas Table Runner from our Christmas Table Runner tutorial. Doesn't Mike's table runner look awesome? I really like the red-spotted sashing with the Christmasy green border and of course, nothing says Christmas like Poinsettias. Thank you so much Mike for sharing your lovely Christmas Table runner with … [Read more...] about Reader’s Project: Mike’s Christmas Table Runner