Note from Alanda Craft: I just love the fabric that Jennifer has chosen, her bag looks awesome. It never fails to amaze me how different these projects all look. This is a really big bag and it is ideal for taking to the market or to sewing class. I'm sorry you had a bit of a problem with the gusset, Jennifer, it can be a bit fiddly. But you have done a great job and it looks … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jennifer’s Big Craft Bag
Readers Project: Marieke’s Cat in the Hat Tea Towel Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: This is Marieke's first bag and I think it looks great. I'm a big fan of Dr. Seuss, and his books were a favourite with my kids. The Cat in the Hat was undoubtedly a much loved and well-read book in our household. So I really like the 'Cat in the Hat' cross-stitched badge on the front of the bag. It just goes to show how innovative our readers are. She … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Marieke’s Cat in the Hat Tea Towel Bag
Readers Project: My First Quilt by Lisa – Go the Broncos
Note from Alanda Craft: And here we have a true blue Broncos fan. Lisa has created her quilt from our Easiest Quilt Ever tutorial. You have done a fantastic job for your first quilt, Lisa. and what a great way to show support for your favourite team. We look forward to seeing your next quilt, Lisa. Watch the video below to see How to Make the Easiest Quilt Ever, for … [Read more...] about Readers Project: My First Quilt by Lisa – Go the Broncos
Readers Project: Su’s Three Tea Towel Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Don't you just love the tea towels that Su has chosen for her bag. And the fabric she has chosen for the handles matches in so nicely. Su made her bag from our 3 Tea Towel Tote Bag tutorial. I think it looks really great. Thank you for sharing your project with us Su. We look forward to seeing your rag quilt. Watch the video below … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Su’s Three Tea Towel Bag
Readers Project: Mike’s Snail Trail Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: A big thank you to Mike for sending this one in. Doesn't it look awesome? Just two colours but oh so striking and I love the border design. All I can say is Wow. Watch the video below to see how to make a Snail Trail Quilt Block Here is a link to the written instructions for the Snail Trail Block … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Mike’s Snail Trail Quilt
Readers Project: Sharyn’s Baby Rag Quilts
Note From Alanda Craft: Oh Wow, don't Sharyn's rag quilts look amazing. I love both quilts, they look really great, and I do like the bright colours she has used for the quilt she made for her grandson. Sharyn used our Rag Quilt tutorial to make these quilts, but she used 6½" squares instead of the 10" squares that we used. It just shows how easy it is to adapt the pattern … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sharyn’s Baby Rag Quilts
Readers Project: Sharyn’s Mothers Day Patchwork Cushion Covers.
Note from Alanda Craft: I absolutely adore these patchwork cushion covers that Sharyn has made for her mother for Mother's Day. She adapted our Charm Square Cushion Cover tutorial and I love how the smaller squares really bring out the old world charm of these fabrics. Your patchwork cushion covers look awesome Sharyn. I just know your mum will really appreciate your making … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sharyn’s Mothers Day Patchwork Cushion Covers.
Readers Project: Gabrielle’s Charm Square Bag
Note From Alanda Craft: Charm squares come in a range of beautiful designs and you can see an example in Gabrielle's lovely charm square tote bag. Rather than batting, Gabrielle has used double-sided fusible foam to pad her bag, such a clever idea, and it works just as well as the batting. Love your bag Gabrielle, thank you so much for sharing your photos with us and thank you … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Gabrielle’s Charm Square Bag
Readers Project: Ann’s Gypsy Velvet Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Who doesn't love the silky smooth feel of velvet. But as we all know velvet can be a real pain in the proverbial to work with, but the results are stunning. I just love the colours that Ann chose for her velvet bag. Paisley is one of my favorite looks, very reminiscent of a bygone era. And the lining she has used sets it off nicely. Ann used our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Ann’s Gypsy Velvet Bag
Readers Project: Jilly’s Charm Square Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I love this idea from Jilly. Such a smart way to use up those leftover jelly roll strips and charm squares.. Very innovative Jilly, your bag looks great. We have a couple of charm square bag tutorials available for our readers to try, the Charm Square Tote Bag, and the Patchwork Tote Bag with Couching. Either of these patterns gives you a basic bag … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jilly’s Charm Square Tote Bag