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
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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
Staggered Bricks Quilt
Today we are going to be making a Staggered Bricks Quilt. These quilts are a timeless classic with their simple yet striking design. Having the 'bricks' arranged in an offset pattern gives the impression of a brick wall. And the beauty of this quilt is that you can create unique designs depending on the number of fabrics you choose. We went with 7 different fabrics but you use … [Read more...] about Staggered Bricks Quilt
How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block
This is a lovely quilt block and really easy to make. You will be cutting triangles with this method but don't run off as this is simple using a quilting ruler that has a 60° line. If you don't have a quilting ruler with a 60° line then you can use your cutting mat and we have a tutorial for that if you need it. This block is made using strips of fabric and we use 2½" strips … [Read more...] about How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block
How to Bind a Placemat or Table Runner
In this tutorial, we are going to be showing you how to bind a placemat but bear in mind, the same process described below also applies to a table runner. NOTE: If you are wanting to create the table runner and placemats used in this tutorial then click the following link: Kids Placemats & Table Runner Tutorial Watch the video below or scroll down for written … [Read more...] about How to Bind a Placemat or Table Runner
What Quilting Rulers Do You Need?
Remember back in the olden days when quilters only had a pair of scissors and a tape measure and they still managed to make amazing quilts? I know some of you will. Personally, I’ve only been quilting for about 7 years so I have had the luxury of using all of those wonderful modern tools and gadgets that make it all so much easier but I have much respect for those that … [Read more...] about What Quilting Rulers Do You Need?
How Many Fat Quarters are in a Yard?
I’m a big fan of fat quarters. I find them pretty hard to pass up when I see them on sale and I love spending time trying to coordinate them in the store. Fat quarters make it easy to create small projects (like our fabric gift bag for example ) plus there are loads of patterns available all over the internet now that specifically use fat quarters. So how may fat … [Read more...] about How Many Fat Quarters are in a Yard?
Our Top 10 Most Popular Tutorials on YouTube – As at June 2019
We've been uploading tutorials on YouTube for quite a few years now and over that time we have gained over 70,000 subscribers. So with that in mind, we thought we might post our top 10 most popular YouTube tutorials in order of Views. 1. Easiest Quilt Ever This one is an oldie but it still gets loads of views. As at June 2019 it has had 719,700 views. CLICK HERE for the … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Most Popular Tutorials on YouTube – As at June 2019
Readers Project: Crumb Happy – Melissa’s Crumb Quilt Blocks
Note from Alanda Craft: Melissa's gone Crumb Happy and her crumb quilt blocks look great. Crumb quilting is so much fun to do, you never quite know what you are going to end up with. Just look at how interesting and varied the blocks in Melissa's quilt look. Such a great way to use up those little bits of leftover scrap fabric that we quilters end up with. Check out our … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Crumb Happy – Melissa’s Crumb Quilt Blocks
Readers Project: Monica’s Cardinal Table Runner
Note from Alanda Craft: Monica's Cardinal table runner looks really lovely. She made it using this wintry themed fabric featuring the lovely red Cardinals. I think the wider border looks great. You can make your own table runner from our easy Christmas table runner tutorial. Thank you for sharing photos of your gorgeous table runner with us Monica. Close up of the center … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Monica’s Cardinal Table Runner