Note from Alanda Craft: I have to say that I do like this Snappy Quilt Pattern. Barbara has made a few of these quilts and each one is lovely. Using different fabric for each of her quilts makes them unique and personal to the person receiving the quilt. The quilts shown in this post are the a Snappy Quilt in Fall colors and a Scrap Quilt made from the leftovers. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Fall Snappy Quilt
Readers Projects
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: Barbara’s Paris Quilt Panel Quilt
Note From Alanda Craft: Like a lot of people, I love Paris and Paula and I have visited there a couple of times. So much amazing history and I have always found the French people to be friendly and helpful. So I really love this Paris quilt panel that Barbara has used for her quilt. Don't you think that the blue really makes the panel pop? And the backing just sets it off … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Paris Quilt Panel Quilt
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: Barbara’s Butterfly Panel Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: This is a beautiful butterfly panel. It's so colorful and it reminds me of lovely spring days with all the butterflies in the garden. I just love how Barbara has treated the panel and the mauve border followed by the spring flowers on a pale green background just make this panel pop. But then she hasn't stopped there, she added more borders, a yellow … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Butterfly Panel Quilt
Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Barbara has completed some more awesome quilts. She is churning them out like there is no tomorrow. I love how your confidence has grown since you first started out Barbara. I was going to put them all up together but I think each needs to be given its moment. This is Barbara's rail fence quilt. You sure do have a real knack for choosing … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Rail Fence 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