So here you are. You have just made up all these gorgeous quilt blocks and now you have decided that you would like to add sashing to your blocks. The first thing you will do is measure your blocks and add a piece of sashing to one side of each block. Now you are going to sew the blocks together into a row. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for written … [Read more...] about How to Line up Sashing on Your Quilt Blocks
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Easy to Make Square in a Square Place Mat
With Christmas fast approaching, we decided to get in early with a quick and easy sewing project for you. We’re using a rather clever technique where you place one square of fabric on top of another piece of fabric to form a quick quilt block. It's so easy that we thought, why not adapt this technique to make a placemat? So that’s exactly what we’ll be showing you. Now, … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Square in a Square Place Mat
Readers Project-Jean’s Christmas Table Runner-Best binding technique ever!
Note from Alanda Craft: As you can see from Jean's title she really liked our binding tutorial. I sympathise with you Jean, there are still times (when I'm not concentrating and my mind wanders) where I end up having to unpick as well, so no shame there. Jean has made a really lovely table runner, I love the combination of patterns and colours. Her friend will really … [Read more...] about Readers Project-Jean’s Christmas Table Runner-Best binding technique ever!
Quilt-as-You-Go Scrap Buster Placemat Tutorial
Do you find yourself with more scraps than you know what to do with? Well, in this tutorial we are going to be making use of some of those fabric scraps with a fun and practical quilt-as-you-go sewing project. And the best part? You don’t need a pattern for this one - just your creativity and a handful of scraps. This project is perfect for quilters of all levels from … [Read more...] about Quilt-as-You-Go Scrap Buster Placemat Tutorial
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