Note: We have a baby crib quilt pattern available in our store, using this lovely block. (see photos at the end of this post). This is a really quick and easy block to put together and it looks great. All it takes are two contrasting colours, 1 light and 1 dark to create the propeller effect. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions These … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Propeller Quilt Block Tutorial
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Easiest Ever Rag Quilt Tutorial- Ideal for Beginners
In this tutorial, we show you how to make the easiest Rag Quilt ever. These rag quilts are quick to make and they look absolutely awesome. We are using flannel so they are also warm and cuddly. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions Checkerboard Rag Quilt What you Need: 2¼ yards flannel colour 1 - back 2¼ yards flannel colour 2 - … [Read more...] about Easiest Ever Rag Quilt Tutorial- Ideal for Beginners
Quilt Block: Homeward Bound Quilt Block Tutorial
The Homeward Bound Quilt Block is one of those classic quilt blocks that is very easy to make. It looks great made into a quilt, and it's one of those quilt blocks that suits a masculine room, in the right colors of course. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You Need for the Homeward Bound quilt block: 1 - 6" square color 1 1 … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Homeward Bound Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilting for Beginners – The Easiest Quilt Ever – Step-by-Step Tutorial
Quilting for Beginners - This is by far the easiest quilt you will ever make When you're making your very first quilt it can be a little overwhelming. Those quilt blocks can look quite complicated and knowing which tools are needed can be kind of confusing. Plus, the fancy free motion stitching on the top of the quilt, requires quite a bit of practice to get the hang of. And … [Read more...] about Quilting for Beginners – The Easiest Quilt Ever – Step-by-Step Tutorial
How to make Lavender Sachets using 2 Layer Cake Squares
I love the scent of lavender, vanilla and roses in my home and as my old lavender sachets had definitely seen better days, I thought it was about time to make some new ones. Watch the video tutorial below After some deliberation, Paula and I decided to make use of some of the layer cake squares that we had in our fabric stash. They turned out to be just the right size for … [Read more...] about How to make Lavender Sachets using 2 Layer Cake Squares
Readers Project:- Cindy’s Easter Tote Bag From the Tutorial
NOTE from Alanda Craft:- Now we think this is bag is just adorable. I just love the material; those cats with the glasses and the hat look super cute. Thank you for sharing your finished project with us Cindy. Cindy's Easter tote bag was made from our cute Easter tote bag tutorial. Watch the video below to see how to make the Easter Tote Bag Go here for the … [Read more...] about Readers Project:- Cindy’s Easter Tote Bag From the Tutorial
Easter Egg Tote Bag Tutorial
Your little ones are just going to love taking one of these Easter Egg Tote bags with them when they go out on an Easter egg hunt. But they are not only for the little ones, but they will also hold enough Easter eggs for big people too. This bag is constructed a little differently from our usual bags, in fact, it quite a bit different. But it's relatively easy to make and it … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Tote Bag Tutorial
Readers Project: Daisy’s Three Tea Towel Tote Bag
NOTE from Alanda Craft:- This project from Daisy, was made from our 3 tea towel tote bag tutorial and we think the final result looks just great. Thank you for sharing your finished project with us, Daisy. Tea Towel tote bags make use of those attractive tea towels that would otherwise be sitting in the cupboard You know the ones I mean! They are too nice to use and you're … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Daisy’s Three Tea Towel Tote Bag
Brother Scan n Cut Tutorial: Create a Wall Hanging
We were playing around with the shapes in Brother Scan n Cut and decided to make use of some of the great border patterns to create a wall hanging. Our video explains exactly how to do it. Remember that you can make these wall hangings in any size that suits you, simply cut your material to the size you want. The finished size of the wall hanging in the video is 15" x … [Read more...] about Brother Scan n Cut Tutorial: Create a Wall Hanging