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
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Readers Project: Sue’s Left Overs Tote Bag – String Quilt Block Tote bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Now this is what I call creative thinking. Sue made a String/Strip quilt and she used the left overs to make this awesome tote bag. She also used strips of the quilted fabric to make the handles, such a great idea, even if, as Sue Says, it was a little bit challenging. I think the orange lining really sets the bag off. Your bag looks awesome Sue, I … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sue’s Left Overs Tote Bag – String Quilt Block Tote bag
Readers Project: Bel’s Improv Checkerboard Charm Square Tote bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Bel shows how easy it is to adapt our Checkerboard Charm Square tote bag tutorial and make it uniquely your own. Adding the contrasting green and pink fabrics really make the charm squares stand out. I also like how you have used the charm squares to such great effect on the back. Great idea using up the mini charm squares Bel. We love it, thank you … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Bel’s Improv Checkerboard Charm Square Tote bag
Readers Project: A Delightful Charm Square Bag by Viv
Note from Alanda Craft: Wow, doesn't Viv's charm square bag look great. Love the colors, Moda really do have some awesome designs. Viv made her bag from our Charm Square tutorial and we think she has done a great job. I really like the addition of the rings on the handles. These bags are easy to make and each one is unique. Thank you for sharing your finished bag with us, … [Read more...] about Readers Project: A Delightful Charm Square Bag by Viv
Couched Patchwork Tote Bag – Tutorial
To make this couched patchwork tote bag I have used a Charm Pack. I love using 5" squares to make bags. Everything is precut and you don't have to think too hard about matching fabrics as it's all done for you. That is of course, if you are using Moda Charm Squares or another brand of precut squares. We made three variations using charm squares - my favourite is the vibrant … [Read more...] about Couched Patchwork Tote Bag – Tutorial
Reader’s Project: Geetha’s Checkerboard bag
Note from Alanda Craft:- Geetha has made her bag using our Checkerboard Tote Bag tutorial. I really like how you have put this together Geetha, your bag is just lovely. The plain contrasting fabric really makes the plaid stand out. And thank you for the lovely compliment. Front of Geetha's bag Back of Geetha's Tote Bag Watch the video below to see how to make a … [Read more...] about Reader’s Project: Geetha’s Checkerboard bag
Easter Egg Tote Bag Tutorial
Your little ones are just going to love taking one of these Easter Egg Tote bags with them when they go out on an Easter egg hunt. But they are not only for the little ones, but they will also hold enough Easter eggs for big people too. This bag is constructed a little differently from our usual bags, in fact, it quite a bit different. But it's relatively easy to make and it … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Tote Bag Tutorial
Readers Project: Daisy’s Three Tea Towel Tote Bag
NOTE from Alanda Craft:- This project from Daisy, was made from our 3 tea towel tote bag tutorial and we think the final result looks just great. Thank you for sharing your finished project with us, Daisy. Tea Towel tote bags make use of those attractive tea towels that would otherwise be sitting in the cupboard You know the ones I mean! They are too nice to use and you're … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Daisy’s Three Tea Towel Tote Bag