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 Projects
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
Readers Project: Nina’s Embroidered Patchwork Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I am so loving these photos of the patchwork charm square bag with embroidered squares that Nina has made from our Couched Charm Square tote bag tutorial. Don't you just love the craft-related embroidery patterns? Nina made one of these lovely bags for her mother as well and you can see the photos here. Thank you for sharing your photos with us, … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Nina’s Embroidered Patchwork Tote Bag
Readers Project: Nina’s Couched Patchwork Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Nina has added a twist to the Couched Patchwork Tote Bag by adding some lovely embroidered squares. I do love this idea of adding embroidered squares to add interest to the bag. Nina made this tote bag for her mother for Mother's Day, and I bet her mum is delighted. Your bag is really lovely Nina, thank you so much for sharing your project with … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Nina’s Couched Patchwork Tote Bag
Readers Project: Joe’s Super Cute Moda Charm Square Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I love these crazy quilt charm squares that Joe uses in his tote bags. This is another example of how you can change our tutorials to make them unique. I really like the contrasting gusset on the side and base of the bag, I think it makes it pop. I bet your daughter loves having such a lovely and unique bag. You will be getting requests from her friends … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Joe’s Super Cute Moda Charm Square Tote Bag