Our readers in the US will no doubt be gearing up to get projects started for Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas. Here in Australia we don't really celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are those who do hold Halloween parties, after all any excuse for a get together with friends and family for a bite to eat and a few drinks is always welcome, but very few go … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Halloween – 6 Easy Halloween Projects
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Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method
Make an Awesomely Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method I love how this creative stitched tote bag turned out and I use it constantly when I shop. It's one of my favorites. Paula stitched the front using the Stupendous Stitching method by Carol Ann Waugh and she tells me that it is favorite Craftsy class ever. What is the Stupendous Stitching Method? The … [Read more...] about Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method
Blueberry Pie Quilt Block & Quilt Tutorial
If you find yourself needing a baby gift then you can't go past this super cute, super easy one block baby quilt. We made this quilt using the Blueberry Pie quilt block pattern and it's made mainly with half square triangles and squares. The quilt block size is 30"x30" and the quilt with borders measures approx. 40"x40". (Scroll down to the end of this post if you would … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pie Quilt Block & Quilt Tutorial
Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to create some easy Christmas Placemats. These are quite quick to make and we even show you how to add the and backing and the binding. You can also make a matching table runner here. The place mat measures approximately 18" x12" What You Will Need For each place mat you will need: Center piece - cut 1 piece @ 14½" x 8½" 1st … [Read more...] about Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
Susannah Quilt Block Tutorial
The Susannah Quilt Block is a nice easy block to not only make but also cut since it only relies on squares. Even the inner piece which might look complicated to a beginner is really simple to put together. We have two video versions of this lovely block in different sizes. This is the first version The quilt block we are making is a variation on the original … [Read more...] about Susannah Quilt Block Tutorial
Twisted Pinwheels – Lil’ Twister vs Twist n Stitch Ruler Review
I've been wanting to try out a twisted pinwheel for some time now ever since I saw a video on YouTube for the Twist n Stitch Ruler by June Tailor. That was some time back and funnily enough I had forgotten that I even purchased the ruler. It had been hanging with all of the other rulers we have purchased (but haven't tried yet). It was only when I purchased the Lil' Twister … [Read more...] about Twisted Pinwheels – Lil’ Twister vs Twist n Stitch Ruler Review
Our Electric Quilt Review & Overview – EQ8 Quilt Design Software
One of our favorite tools is EQ8 (aka Electric Quilt). And why to we love it? Well this is a quilting software that helps you to design your own quilt blocks and patterns. But not only that, it has thousands of in-built quilt blocks and different templates including appliqué blocks and patterns that you can start using straight away. We have been using it for years now … [Read more...] about Our Electric Quilt Review & Overview – EQ8 Quilt Design Software
Readers Project: My Stash Projects by Melissa
Note from Alanda Craft: Like the majority of us quilters, Melissa found herself with a stash of fabric on hand. So she decided to make some lovely projects for gifts and for Halloween. You can use your stash to make placemats, mug rugs, table runners and mini quilts, in fact, there are lots of great projects for using all those little bits and pieces of fabric that we can't … [Read more...] about Readers Project: My Stash Projects by Melissa
Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
In this tutorial we are going to make a Jack in the Box quilt block. The instructions below are for a 10" finished block" ( 10½" unfinished). However, we have included the fabric requirements for other sized blocks below. There are also some examples at the end of the blog post for using 3 or 4 colors to help give you some inspiration on making your own … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos
We have been creating craft videos for YouTube for a few years now. We love making things easy and understandable for our viewers. And we try to cover everything to help you make that quilt, bag or table runner so that it is a finished item that you are proud of. We love seeing your projects shared on our Reader's Project Page, so all the world can see how talented you … [Read more...] about Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos