Those of you who are regular readers of our blog will have seen the beautiful quilts that Barbara has made for her family and friends in the past. She has now opened an Etsy store so that she can sell some of her lovely creations. Here are some of the quilts available in Barbara's Etsy store: The Eiffel Tower in Paris is such an iconic landmark that everyone recognizes … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s New Etsy Store
Readers Projects
Readers Project: Andrea’s Big Craft Bag with Multi Pockets
Note from Alanda Craft: I am sure your friend will love her big craft bag with its multiple pockets Andrea. I am also a Francophile an love everything French so I just love the Parisienne scenes on the contrasting fabric Andrea has used. I have to admit that I did need to look up Plein air painting, and it means 'in the open air'. It's a term used to describe the art of … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Andrea’s Big Craft Bag with Multi Pockets
Readers Project: Lori’s Origami Market Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Doesn't Lori's Origami Market Bag look gorgeous. I love the fabric she has used. Lori's origami market bag is made from fabric she had leftover from a quilt project. What a great way to use up leftover fabric. As Lori says, these bags make great gifts. Thank you for sharing your origami market bag photo with us Lori. You can make your own Origami tote … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Lori’s Origami Market Bag
Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Gift Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Stephany's drawstring gift bag is much larger than the original. The pattern in our draw string gift bag tutorial allows you to make whatever size you need for your gift. I love the sheen in the material Stephany has used for her gift bags. You can the first gift bag she made, here. Watch the video below to see how to make your own … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Gift Bag
Readers Post: Esther’s Origami Tote Bag – Made one
Note from Alanda Craft: Esther's origami tote bag turned out just lovely. The plaid lining certainly suits the main fabric. I think Esther's origami bag looks great. These are such handy bags for market day. You can make your own origami tote bag from our free step by step written tutorial or watch the video below. Watch the video tutorial below … [Read more...] about Readers Post: Esther’s Origami Tote Bag – Made one
Readers Project: Pauleen’s Crumb Quilt Curtain
Note from Alanda Craft: I love how Pauleen's crumb quilt curtain looks. What a great idea for her She Shed Sewing Room. Crumb quilting is such fun to do and Pauleen's curtain shows how creative you can be with your crumb quilted pieces of fabric. Love it. Thank you for sharing your project with us Pauleen. See how easy it is to make your own crumb quilt fabric with our free … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Pauleen’s Crumb Quilt Curtain
Readers Project: Crumb Happy – Melissa’s Crumb Quilt Blocks
Note from Alanda Craft: Melissa's gone Crumb Happy and her crumb quilt blocks look great. Crumb quilting is so much fun to do, you never quite know what you are going to end up with. Just look at how interesting and varied the blocks in Melissa's quilt look. Such a great way to use up those little bits of leftover scrap fabric that we quilters end up with. Check out our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Crumb Happy – Melissa’s Crumb Quilt Blocks
Readers Project: Monica’s Cardinal Table Runner
Note from Alanda Craft: Monica's Cardinal table runner looks really lovely. She made it using this wintry themed fabric featuring the lovely red Cardinals. I think the wider border looks great. You can make your own table runner from our easy Christmas table runner tutorial. Thank you for sharing photos of your gorgeous table runner with us Monica. Close up of the center … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Monica’s Cardinal Table Runner
Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I love this fabric that Stephany has used for her drawstring bag. It has a metallic sheen to it. You can make these as little drawstring gift bags, which are so handy for giving treats for birthdays and Christmas. They are also handy for keeping mementos and keepsakes protected. You can also make them bigger, as Stephany has done, to fit larger items. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Bag
Readers Project: Barbara’s Patriotic Inspired Fat Quarter Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Doesn't this patriotic inspired fat quarter quilt look great. Barbara made this quilt from a fat quarter bundle named Glory Days. I think Barbara has attained the look she was going for. The quilt definitely has that patriotic look without being too much so. This is another quilt made from the Snappy Quilt Pattern. I think they look … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Patriotic Inspired Fat Quarter Quilt