Checkerboard free quilt pattern and tutorials


I've been kind of quiet lately and that's because people are hiring me to make custom quilts. It's exciting and intimidating, most of it is the pressure I put on myself to make something the client will like and I can be proud of.

So over the next few month, I'll start sharing the process with all of you. I can't wait to share it all with you, my quilting friends. In the meantime, here's what's been happening on the blog.

Checkerboard Quilt

Fast scrappy quilt patterns are the best and a good use of those fabrics over taking your scrap baskets. Skill level is beginner friendly. Finished quilt measures 68″ x 69″. Free pattern and tutorial.

Piece Quilt Backing Tutorial

How to make large pieced quilt backing for any quilt. This tutorial features making the Checkerboard quilt backing.

Top 3 Machine Quilting Designs

Here are my three go to straight line machine quilting patterns. You can quilt any quilt pattern using one or some of these. Beginner friendly.

"Big Stars" Gender Neutral Baby Quilt

Free quilt pattern featuring large star blocks. This quilt is not specific for a boy or girl. It's the perfect handmade baby shower gift. Free pattern and tutorial.

Hello, my name is Nikki. Crochet pattern designer and weekend quilter with a super small sewing space. Offering free patterns and tutorials for beginners and all skill level. Why? Because that's how these crafts are taught, from one person to another and I'm keeping up with tradition. Spreading love one quilt and crochet blanket at a time! Read more about me here.

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Sew Nikki

Hello, my name is Nikki. Crochet pattern designer and weekend quilter with a super small sewing space. Offering How-To’s, Free Patterns and Pattern Reviews. Sew, quilt, crochet, repeat!

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Happy Friday y'all! My website just hit a major milestone today, I just published my 100th post and it only took a little over two years working part time on this. Blogs are a lot of work but I'm doing it for the love of being creative and finding others who are like me. Passing down traditions of crocheting, sewing and quilting to anyone who is interested in learning. Plus free patterns and inspiration, at least that's the goal anyway. Here are some random fun facts about me, so here we go:...

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You may have already seen these posts but they contain round ups of different types of quilt patterns. Each of these posts were written over the last two weeks. So make sure you check these out if you are in between quilt projects and looking for your next pattern. All free of course. This week I'm back to my childhood home to attend a funeral and spend time with my granddaughter this weekend. We will be volunteering at a Harvest Festival and earning community service hours for her school. We...

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Still working on getting some projects finished that have been lying around for way too long. Also working on some curtains and trying to think up my next crochet pattern. Here are two free quilt patterns, both lap or throw size. Perfect for all skill levels. Each is different, using a different piecing method to sharpen your quilting skills. Fall is almost here and I'm excited. It's been so hot this summer and it's no fun to craft when it's hot. Looking forward to crocheting more, I've...