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
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Toddler Quilt – Axel’s Quilt – I See Animals Baby/Toddler Quilt
One day you may buy a quilt kit and when you get it home it's not quite what you were expecting. Well, that happened to me. Some time ago I bought a quilt kit that I intended to make up for one of my great-grandsons. When I got around to opening it, I was a bit disappointed as the pieces didn't seem to go together, there was no coherent theme, the instructions were awful and it … [Read more...] about Toddler Quilt – Axel’s Quilt – I See Animals Baby/Toddler Quilt
Readers Project: Nina’s Couched Patchwork Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Nina has added a twist to the Couched Patchwork Tote Bag by adding some lovely embroidered squares. I do love this idea of adding embroidered squares to add interest to the bag. Nina made this tote bag for her mother for Mother's Day, and I bet her mum is delighted. Your bag is really lovely Nina, thank you so much for sharing your project with … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Nina’s Couched Patchwork Tote Bag
Interview with Chris – The Long Arm Quilter
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Chris from Sew n Sew Sisters. Chris is a long arm quilter and we thought you might be interested to hear a bit about her quilting history and also to see her long arm machine in action. UPDATE: It's with a heavy heart that we announce that our dear friend Chris passed away in December 2020. She was a truly generous human being … [Read more...] about Interview with Chris – The Long Arm Quilter
Readers Project: Leann – My first ever lap quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: How bright and colorful is Leann's first-ever lap quilt! I really like this mix of colors, it gives the quilt a modern, funky look and I can certainly see why Liam loves it so much. Thank you for sharing your lap quilt photo with us Leann, it looks great. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Leann – My first ever lap 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
Readers Project: Mike’s Baby Quilt -The Binding Tutorial works!!!
Note from Alanda Craft: Awesome! the 'Table Runner that Grew'. You will remember Mike's previous quilting projects from Christmas when he made those two gorgeous table runners - the Christmas Table Runner and the Blue and Silver Table Runner. Well, he has progressed to making his first quilt. Don't you just love it? Half square triangles always look good, so that's a good … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Mike’s Baby Quilt -The Binding Tutorial works!!!
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
EASY Strip Rag Quilt Tutorial – Step by Step
We use flannel to make our rag quilts, it makes them warm and cozy. You just want to wrap yourself in one on cold winters night (or day). We did a video tutorial on making a rag quilt using 10" squares a while ago, but this strip rag quilt is even quicker and easier to make. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions What You Need: Note: … [Read more...] about EASY Strip Rag Quilt Tutorial – Step by Step
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