The Square-in-a-Square block is a fun way of creating a quilt block that involves just cutting two pieces of fabric - or better yet just using a layer cake square and a charm square. It's a really quick way to create a quilt and we will be creating a tutorial for it in the near future. NOTE: This block isn't to be confused with the other Square-in-a-Square block which can … [Read more...] about Square-in-a-Square Quilt Block Tutorial
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Fat Quarter Quilt Tutorial
If you are anything like me and have fat quarters piling up, just waiting for the perfect project, well, today's the day to take stock, because I am going to show you how to make a quick and easy quilt using Fat Quarters.This is the perfect project to use up 12 of your favourite fat quarters.For some, that may not seem like many but this is a perfect way to start reducing your … [Read more...] about Fat Quarter Quilt Tutorial
Easy Lap Quilt Tutorial using Strips
Once again we’re making a really quick quilt. This is great for those times when you want a quilt that is quick and easy to put together and showcases the fabric beautifully.What makes it easy? We’re only going to be sewing strips so you won’t need to sew little pieces of fabric together. It looks impressive but it’s easy to make. Fabric Requirements For this … [Read more...] about Easy Lap Quilt Tutorial using Strips
Quick Double Oven Mitt Tutorial
If you are looking for a quick double oven mitt tutorial then you can't get much quicker than this one. These oven mitts make a nice addition to your kitchen and they make great gifts. The oven mitt measures approx 26¾” x 7½” and the pocket measures approx 7½” x 7½”. What You Need Front and Back NOTE: You don't need to use contrasting fabric, you can use all … [Read more...] about Quick Double Oven Mitt Tutorial
Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
I just love these journals. They are great to pop into your bag for shopping lists, to do doodling while your out and about or just jotting down reflections on your day as you sit in a cafe enjoying a coffee. And they make great gifts for family and friends. They are great scrap busters as you can use odd bits of fabric left over from other projects. When making them as gift … [Read more...] about Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
ScanNCut Print to Cut Tutorial – Learn How to Fussy Cut on Your Machine
Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with Brother in any way, so the opinions in this post are our own. We may link to products that we use and review in this post and If you click a link and make a purchase using those links, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The ScanNCut Print to Cut Activation Card (for DX machines only) has been out for a while now but … [Read more...] about ScanNCut Print to Cut Tutorial – Learn How to Fussy Cut on Your Machine
Easy Striped Journal Tags (Tutorial)
With the start of our new Paper Creations YouTube channel, we've decided to begin with a quick and easy tutorial on how to make some really pretty journal tags. It's a great scrap buster project since you will be using up some of your strips of paper from your stash. I went with pink and grey papers and most came from a Kaisercraft designer paper pad called Peekaboo - … [Read more...] about Easy Striped Journal Tags (Tutorial)
Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to create some easy Christmas Placemats. These are quite quick to make and we even show you how to add the and backing and the binding. You can also make a matching table runner here. The place mat measures approximately 18" x12" What You Will Need For each place mat you will need: Center piece - cut 1 piece @ 14½" x 8½" 1st … [Read more...] about Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Gift Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Stephany's drawstring gift bag is much larger than the original. The pattern in our draw string gift bag tutorial allows you to make whatever size you need for your gift. I love the sheen in the material Stephany has used for her gift bags. You can the first gift bag she made, here. Watch the video below to see how to make your own … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Stephany’s Drawstring Gift Bag
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