Readers Projects

Note from Alanda Craft: Meagan took our Origami Tote Bag pattern for a test run. Sometimes it pays to do this when you are trying out a pattern that you haven't made before. it can also help if you decide that you want to make any changes.  Thank you for sharing your origami bag 'test run' project with us Meagan. Watch the video below to see how to make your own … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Meagan’s Origami Tote Bag

Note from Alanda Craft:  What a great title for this art quilt. Marcia's quilt looks brilliant and I love the idea of making different sized gecko's. I can see by your grandaughters big smile that she is delighted with her art quilt. Thank you for sharing your photo with us Marcia. You can make your own art quilt from beautiful batiks by following our in depth video course … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Marcia’s Art Quilt – Echoes of Lizzie

Note from Alanda Craft: I just love the nautical themed fabric chosen by Laura for her  Origami bag. She has added a zippered pocket to the bag which is a brilliant idea. I think the red handle cover also sets off the bag nicely. Thank you so much for sharing your Naval Origami Bag with us Laura. Origami Tote Bag with zippered pocket - open Origami Tote Bag with … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Laura’s Nautical Origami Bag with Zippered Pocket

Note from Alanda Craft: Lisa's charm square quilted cushions look great. These cushion covers are so easy to make using charm squares or you can cut 5" squares from your stash. The honey bee theme is so cute. Thank you for sharing your photo with us Lisa. Watch the video below to see how to make your own Charm Square Cushion Covers Click Here for the written … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Lisa’s Charm Square Quilted Cushions

Note from Alanda Craft: I absolutely love this African wax fabric that Ayo has used for her pillow case.  You may remember the Origami bag that she also made from this fabric - here is the link .  thank you for sharing your pillow case with us Ayo, it's just beautiful. Watch the video below to see how to make your own Magic Pillow Case Click here for the written … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Ayo’s Magic Pillow Case – Burrito Pillow Case

Note from Alanda Craft: Wow, just wow. Kathy's 'Quilt as You Go' Butterfly quilt looks amazing. What a wonderful way to use these blocks from a bygone era. I am sure your husband appreciates how beautifully you have incorporated these lovely keepsakes into this quilt.  Thank you for sharing your photo's and your story with us Kathy. Your quilt is just gorgeous and an … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Kathy’s Appliquéd Butterfly QAYG Sashing Quilt

Note from Alanda Craft: Tara's velvet cushion cover looks so lovely.. Velvet can be tricky to work with but it's well worth the effort as it always looks nice and feels so soft. You have every reason to be proud Tara, your cushion cover looks great. Thank you for sharing your photo with us Tara. Check out our Cushion Cover Tutorials Cushion Cover From One … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Tara’s Velvet Cushion Cover

Note from Alanda Craft:  Judy's gorgeous quilts were made using the variable star block tutorial, Just look at how innovative she has been with these quilts. Judy;s Route 66 variable stars quilt features cars as the centre block and I love what she has done with the Wonder Woman Quilt Panel. Surrounding it with Variable Star quilt blocks featuring wonder woman as the centre … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Judy’s Route 66 Variable Star Quilt Block Quilt

Note from Alanda Craft: It's 'sew' easy to insert a zipper into a cushion cover, once you know how. Viv's 1st ever cushion cover with a zip is just lovely with it's bright floral fabric. You have done a really great job Viv. Thank you for sharing your photo with us. Watch the video below to see how to make your own Zippered Cushion Cover Click Here to go to the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Viv’s 1st Ever Cushion Cover With a Zip

Note from Alanda Craft:  Margie's jelly roll race quilts are made from scraps in her stash. And don't they look great. This is such an easy way to use up your scrap stash. That was one sizeable stash that Margie had, she managed to make a king sized quilt, a queen sized quilt and a full sized quilt - wow.  Your quilts are just lovely Margie, thank you for sharing your photos … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Margie’s Jelly Roll Race Quilt From Scraps