This fabric gift bag is just so easy to make and they look lovely. You can personalise them so that they suit the person you are giving them to. We've made them in Christmas fabrics as well as some more generic fabrics so they really can suit any special occassion. How to Make a Fabric Gift Bag What you Need: TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO You can check the latest … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial
20 Quick and Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners
Looking for quick and easy sewing projects for beginners? If you are after quick and easy sewing projects for beginners then you have come to the right place. We have 20 different easy sewing projects for you that are fast to make and they all come with step-by-step video tutorials. Plus just about all have written tutorials as well. These are suitable for most beginners with … [Read more...] about 20 Quick and Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners
Readers Project: Wanda’s Tea Towel Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Wanda has been busing sewing these easy to make, tea towel bags from our tutorial. She made this tea towel bag using 3 beautiful, fun tea towels. I do love the cowboy boots and the Indian styled print on these ones. The lining certainly sets off the colour of the main fabric. Thank you for sharing your photos with us Wanda Watch our video … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Wanda’s Tea Towel Bag
Readers Project: Julie’s Origami Bag & Zippered Pouch
Note from Alanda Craft: Julie shared photos of her Origami bag on our Facebook page, so I asked her to share it here on the website so that you could all see how gorgeous her bag and zippered pouch turned out. I love the fabric that she has used and the teal blue lining just makes it all pop. Thank you, Julie, for sharing your photos. Watch … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Julie’s Origami Bag & Zippered Pouch
Sebastian & Lucia’s Wedding Signature Quilt
My grandson Sebastian married his lovely fiance, Lucia in Fiji, on the 2nd of June. So I decided to make them a signature quilt to commemorate the occasion. I love these quilts for special occasions. And they are always well received. I used Japanese fabrics with reddish-brown tonings and featuring Koi fish and fans for the quilt. We have a tutorial available on … [Read more...] about Sebastian & Lucia’s Wedding Signature Quilt
Sizzix Big Shot – Cutting Through 8 Layers of Fabric
The Sizzix Big Shot is an impressive machine considering the price. I have been cutting fabric with it for a while now and love how it can cut through 8 layers of fabric in one go. Now when I say 'fabric' I am referring to quilting fabric here since that is predominately what we work with. To be honest, I haven't tried the 8 layer thing with any other type of fabric so it … [Read more...] about Sizzix Big Shot – Cutting Through 8 Layers of Fabric
Our Craftsy Unlimited Review (Bluprint) after 6 Months of Use
This is our Craftsy Unlimited review. We have been using it now for over 6 months so thought it was time to offer our opinion of what we think of it. Update 1: Craftsy Unlimited is now known as Bluprint. Update 2: Bluprint is now back to being called Craftsy again. What is Craftsy / Bluprint? Craftsy (who changed their name to Bluprint and is now back to Craftsy again) is … [Read more...] about Our Craftsy Unlimited Review (Bluprint) after 6 Months of Use
Readers Project: Barbara’s Jelly Roll Quilts and Her Assistants
Note from Alanda Craft: Our Readers Project is from Barbara. Check out Barbara's assistants. What a cute crew to have helping out in your sewing room. Barbara has also sent through some photos of her beautiful jelly roll quilts. Here is a link to our tutorial if you would like to make your own jelly roll quilt. I do love the fabric in the Dance of the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Jelly Roll Quilts and Her Assistants
Brother Dream Machine Tutorial: Changing the Speed Control Setting for the Zig Zag Stitch
The Brother Dream Machine is such an awesome sewing machine with so many options and features...I never get tired of playing with it. With 9 pages of settings you can customize this machine in all sorts of ways to suit exactly how you work. One of the settings that you can change is the speed controller. That's the slide button at the top of your machine that allows you to … [Read more...] about Brother Dream Machine Tutorial: Changing the Speed Control Setting for the Zig Zag Stitch
Readers Project: Barbara’s Jelly Roll Quilts
Note from Alanda Craft: Don't you just love these jelly roll quilts that Barbara has made for her friends. She has really mastered making these quilts and I love the fabrics she has chosen. They look so different with the lovely soft muted look of the lavender flowers and then the gorgeous, vibrant spring colours in the 'Confetti' quilt. I think Barbara's friends are very lucky … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Jelly Roll Quilts