Today, we have a hot pad tutorial for you and these are super easy to make. Hot pads, also known as pot holders or trivets are ideal for protecting your bench or table from a hot pot or casserole dish. They also look pretty impressive when you have family or friends over and you bring a pot to the table for everyone to dig in to. Let's use up some layer cake … [Read more...] about Hot Pad Tutorial using Layer Cake Squares
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10 Minute Pocket Tissue Holder Sewing Project – Another Scrap Busting Project
Here is another quick and easy scrap busting project. It only takes two small pieces of fabric to make and it's ideal to pop into your bag, pocket or even run some up as gifts. We made the tissue holder in three sizes so it will depend on your tissue pack size as to how big or small you want to make it. The small size is pretty much the standard for most pocket tissue … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Pocket Tissue Holder Sewing Project – Another Scrap Busting Project
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 Cutlery Pouch Tutorial – Step-by-Step
Here is another great scrap busting project to help reduce your fabric stash.This project takes little fabric and it's a practical item to dress up your table for any occasion. You can also make a set to pop in your picnic basket. Just because you are eating on the ground outdoors doesn't mean you can't add a touch of class to the occasion. These cutlery pouches are super … [Read more...] about Fabric Cutlery Pouch Tutorial – Step-by-Step
A Quick Sewing Project From Scraps of Fabric
Like most quilters we have a mountain of scraps that we just can't bear to part with. You know how it is, this piece is pretty, this bit goes with that bit and on and on it goes. And even though every now and then we take a pile to the local op shop, we still have plenty on hand. You see nothing goes to waste. We break down our scraps into size, some are big enough for … [Read more...] about A Quick Sewing Project From Scraps of Fabric
Readers Project: Sharyn’s Origami Bags – Just Beautiful
Note from Alanda Craft: Oh wow!. Sharyn's Origami Bags look amazing. I absolutely love the fabric she has chosen for each of her bags. And as Sharyn says, these bags make great gifts. Thank you so much for sharing photos of your Origami bags with us Sharyn. It certainly gives our readers some great ideas on using different fabrics in the construction. If you would like to … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sharyn’s Origami Bags – Just Beautiful
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
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
Here we are again, nearing the end of yet another year so of course, we have to have our obligatory Christmas table runner tutorial. We have created a Christmas table runner for quite a few years now although we missed last year for some reason. If you would like to check the ones we have done in the past, I have listed them below: 2016 Christmas Table Runner 2017 … [Read more...] about Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
iPad Cover Tutorial – DIY iPad Case Using Fat Quarters
This is a nice easy DIY iPad case using just two fat quarters, or 3 if you want to use 3 contrasting colors. These iPad covers will suit most iPads, including the iPad Pro, but probably not the larger version. But they certainly fit Paula's iPad 4 and my iPad Air. They may also fit some android tablets. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the step by step … [Read more...] about iPad Cover Tutorial – DIY iPad Case Using Fat Quarters
Beginner Baby Blanket Tutorial – Super Quick and Easy!
This easy baby blanket tutorial is such a quick and easy sewing project that even a beginner can tackle. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a baby blanket that is soft and cuddly. It only requires two pieces of fabric and the ability to sew a straight line. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You Need 2 pcs fabric … [Read more...] about Beginner Baby Blanket Tutorial – Super Quick and Easy!