Note from Alanda Craft: Oh wow, aren't these fabrics that Jamie has chosen for her Charm Square Tote Bag just beautiful. I have to say Jamie that you have done a great job on your first bag. So happy you found the Charm Square Tote Bag tutorial easy to follow, it's always lovely to receive nice feedback. I'm going to say it again, I love the fabric and the green lining and … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jamie’s Charm Square Tote Bag
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Readers Project: Maria’s Patchwork Tote Bag With Couching
Note from Alanda: Oh wow, I just love this charm bag that Maria had made from fabric she got from the Op shop. The colours are just gorgeous., your husband has great taste. We think you have done an amazing job Maria, and even more so seeing you haven't done any sewing for so many years. Watch the video below to see how to make the Patchwork Charm Square Bag with … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Maria’s Patchwork Tote Bag With Couching
Readers Project: Gabrielle’s Charm Square Bag
Note From Alanda Craft: Charm squares come in a range of beautiful designs and you can see an example in Gabrielle's lovely charm square tote bag. Rather than batting, Gabrielle has used double-sided fusible foam to pad her bag, such a clever idea, and it works just as well as the batting. Love your bag Gabrielle, thank you so much for sharing your photos with us and thank you … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Gabrielle’s Charm Square Bag
Readers Project: Jilly’s Charm Square Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I love this idea from Jilly. Such a smart way to use up those leftover jelly roll strips and charm squares.. Very innovative Jilly, your bag looks great. We have a couple of charm square bag tutorials available for our readers to try, the Charm Square Tote Bag, and the Patchwork Tote Bag with Couching. Either of these patterns gives you a basic bag … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jilly’s Charm Square Tote Bag
Readers Project: Nina’s Couched Patchwork Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: Nina has added a twist to the Couched Patchwork Tote Bag by adding some lovely embroidered squares. I do love this idea of adding embroidered squares to add interest to the bag. Nina made this tote bag for her mother for Mother's Day, and I bet her mum is delighted. Your bag is really lovely Nina, thank you so much for sharing your project with … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Nina’s Couched Patchwork Tote Bag
Readers Project: Joe’s Super Cute Moda Charm Square Tote Bag
Note from Alanda Craft: I love these crazy quilt charm squares that Joe uses in his tote bags. This is another example of how you can change our tutorials to make them unique. I really like the contrasting gusset on the side and base of the bag, I think it makes it pop. I bet your daughter loves having such a lovely and unique bag. You will be getting requests from her friends … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Joe’s Super Cute Moda Charm Square 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
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
Readers Project: Owl Charm Square Tote Bag by Andrea
Note from Alanda Craft: My grandaughter would absolutely love this tote bag, she is so totally into owls. I love the colours you have used, Andrea. This bag was made from our Charm Square Tote Bag tutorial. These bags are so quick and easy to make. And you can see how each bag is unique depending on the fabric used. Just lovely. Looking forward to seeing the quilt photos … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Owl Charm Square Tote Bag by Andrea
Readers Project: Sheila’s Easy Charm Square Tote Bag
NOTE from Alanda Craft: Sheila made her lovely charm square tote bag from our Easy Charm Square Tote Bag Tutorial. I love the fabrics that she has used, they are so vibrant and eye-catching and the free motion quilting certainly adds a lovely decorative touch. I think Sheila's bag is just beautiful. Watch the video tutorial below … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Sheila’s Easy Charm Square Tote Bag