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: Michelle’s Baby Quilt – Easiest Quilt Ever
Note from Alanda Craft: It just goes to show how much difference the choice of fabric makes when quilting. Michelle's baby quilt looks just gorgeous with just the two contrasting fabrics. And she has finished the quilt off with the heart applique in the corner. Thank you for sharing photos of your lovely quilt with us, Michelle. You can make a quilt like Michelle's from our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michelle’s Baby Quilt – Easiest Quilt Ever
Readers Project: Sheryll’s Vibrant Origami Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Wow, don't you just love the gorgeous, colours that Sheryll has used in her vibrant origami bag. The abstract pattern has such a modern look and the orange lining just sets the bag off perfectly. These bags are so quick and easy to make and as you can see from Sheryll's comment, they make great gifts. To see how you can make a lovely Origami bag, … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sheryll’s Vibrant Origami Bag
Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt Pattern
Note from Alanda Craft: The Rail fence quilt pattern that Barbara made below is from our Rail Fence Quilt tutorial. I love the combination of blue, pink and yellow in her quilt. For this quilt, Barbara used a 'Hugaboo' by Deb Strain for Moda, Jelly Roll Showing the lovely yellow backing that ties in so nicely with the quilt front. The front of the Rail … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt Pattern
Readers Project: Barbara’s Dogs & Suds Panel Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: How cute is this Dogs & Suds Panel quilt. Being a dog lover myself, I just love the dog panel and the border just goes so well with it. You can see here that Barbara has used backing fabric featuring the same theme and it just finishes the quilt off beautifully. And as we all know, the quilting is the pièce de résistance. Just scroll down to see … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Dogs & Suds Panel Quilt
Readers Project: Michell’s Big Craft Bag
Note from Alanda: Oh, I love Michell's big craft bag. She has certainly been busy with her sewing, and this is her latest project. Don't you just love the use of modern home decor fabric? It makes the bag look bright and modern and it shows that you can use fabric other than quilting cotton to make these bags. If you need a really big market or tote bag, with lots of … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michell’s Big Craft Bag
Readers Project: Lee’s Origami bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Here is Lee's Origami bag. The scotty dog material that she has used for the handle cover and lining is so darn cute. I do like the green fabric, I was trying to work out if it was a paisley pattern on the fabric but whatever it is, I like it. Thank you for sharing your photo with us Lee, your mum will love it. Now if you would like to make an Origami … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Lee’s Origami bag
Readers Project: Michelle’s Big Craft Tote Bag
Note From Alanda Craft: Check out the Big Craft Bag that Michelle made for her daughter. Don't you just love the bright, modern look of the bag? Great choice of fabric Michelle. Thank you for sharing your photo with us. Now that you have seen how great Michelle's bag looks, why not make one for yourself from our tutorial Watch the Video on How to Make the Big … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Michelle’s Big Craft Tote Bag
Reader’s Project: Origami Tote Bag by Michelle
Note from Alanda Craft: Black and white always look great and Michelle's origami tote bag looks lovely. These are such easy bags to make and you can make them so unique by the fabric you use. Thank you so much for sharing your origami tote bag photo with us Michelle. Learn how to make your own Origami Market bag Go here for the written … [Read more...] about Reader’s Project: Origami Tote Bag by Michelle