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!
Readers Project: Valerie’s Gift bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I do love the material the Valerie has used for her gift bag, it's very festive looking and ideal as a birthday gift bag. I think gift bags give such a lovely, personal touch to gift giving. And you can make them in any size to suit the gift you are giving. They can also be a great scrap busting project if you have some festive fabric in your stash. In … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Valerie’s Gift bag
Readers Project: Carol’s Family Love Wooden Plaque
Note from Alanda Craft: You can make so many great projects using your ScanNCut. Carol's 'Family Love' plaque shows just how versatile your machine is. It cut's vinyl with ease making it ideal for decorating and embellishing your projects. I have used vinyl and my ScanNCut to make labels for spaghetti containers, decorate notebooks and many other projects. Carol has taken … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Carol’s Family Love Wooden Plaque
Readers Project: Cindy’s Rag Quilt #2
Cindy has sent through a photo of her 2nd rag quilt that she made for her daughter using multi-colored blocks. I think she has done and amazing job, her quilt looks awesome. Here is a link to Cindy's first rag quilt. Thank you for sharing your project with us Cindy. For my second quilt, I wanted to rag the sides, since the first one I put on a border. I also wanted to do … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Cindy’s Rag Quilt #2
Readers Project: Cindy’s Rag Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Cindy says she's not one who sews, but she has made this lovely rag quilt and I think she has done a great job. I love the colours. Thank you for sharing your rag quilt with us Cindy, and I'm glad you found the tutorial easy to follow. Rag quilts are so warm and snuggly and they make a great addition to a camper van, caravan, tent etc for when you need … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Cindy’s Rag Quilt
Readers Project: Sandra’s Envelope Cushion Covers
Note from Alanda Craft: I was contacted by Sandra when she was making a cushion cover with a painting that had been done by her very talented mother, who has since passed on. I thought this was such a lovely idea that Sandra had, to make cushion covers featuring her mothers art. This is such a delightful Santa face that certainly deserves to be in pride of place in the home. … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sandra’s Envelope Cushion Covers
Readers Project: Carols 3D Christmas Card 2023
Note from Alanda Craft: I really love Carol's 3D Christmas Card that she made using her ScanNCut. It's such a great machine once you master it, and Carol certainly has. Carol took her inspiration from Creative Fabrica. We are big fans as they have so many gorgeous designs and fonts that you can use in your projects. Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us Carol, it … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Carols 3D Christmas Card 2023
Readers Project: Margaret’s Halloween Table Topper for a Friend
Note from Alanda Craft:- Wow, I think Margaret's table topper turned out great. These table toppers are a nice idea for dressing up your table decor at halloween. Thank you for sharing your project with us Margaret. I know that sometimes that center bit can be a little bit of a challenge, and other times eveything will just slip into place nicely. A good press will generally … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Margaret’s Halloween Table Topper for a Friend
Readers Project: Barbara’s ‘Be My Valentine’ Quilt
Note from Alanda Craft: Here is another gorgeous quilt from Barbara. This is her 'Be My Valentine' quilt using a Riley Blake layer cake. She has kept the pieces of fabric featuring the old trucks in large pieces to showcase them, and I think it has worked really well. Blocks showcasing the trucks. I like the black and white polka dot sashing and binding, it makes the … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s ‘Be My Valentine’ Quilt
Readers Project: Barbara’s Sheep Panel Quilts
Note from Alanda Craft: Oh my, aren't Barbara's sheep panel quilts just adorable. They will make the perfect gift for a baby shower or a toddler. I am sure these will sell out in a flash. Barbara has finished both quilt with fabric that suits the colors in the panels. Sheep Panel Quilt - Pink The flowers on the border and the fleece tufts on the backing suit the pink quilt … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Barbara’s Sheep Panel Quilts