Exciting News!

I’m so excited to finally share this with you — my brand new website is officially live! 🥳

You can check it out here: www.sewnikki.com​

Here’s what’s new:

• A fresh new look that’s easier to navigate (and just feels more me).
• Pattern Index - All my free quilt, crochet, and sewing patterns are now super easy to find.
• Learn to Quilt - Dedicated section for new quilters just starting their journey.
• Digital Patterns - Yup, beautiful printable patterns from all my posts but without any ads.
• Handmade Shop - Handmade goodness and samples for sale.
• Resources - Where you can find links to all the supplies and materials that I use and love.
• A better blog setup where I’ll be posting fresh content regularly.
• New tutorials, project ideas, and tips to help you create with confidence.

This has been a labor of love, and I can’t wait for you to poke around and tell me what you think! If you spot anything funky or have ideas for what you want to see next, hit reply — I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for being part of this community — there’s a lot of fun stuff ahead!

Talk soon,
​Nikki

P.S. If you’re not already, make sure you’re following me on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook — I’ll be sharing even more sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes stuff over there!

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New Pattern Drop

Granny Ripple Crochet Pattern. I'm obsessed with granny's, what can I say. Hot off the presses (posted last night) is my new Dixie Baby Blanket using the granny ripple stitch. If you love making granny squares, rectangles or hexagons, you will love this pattern. Not interested in a baby pattern? Want a full size blanket pattern? No problem, my pattern also has instructions to modify this into a full size blanket or afghan.

New to Quilting (Part 4)

Are you new to quilting and don't know where to start? Here we offer step-by-step tutorials to guide you through every part of the quilting process, making it easy to start (and finish!) your own quilts. With a focus on vintage charm and handmade beauty, you’ll find inspiration to create quilts that feel right at home in your space. Visit my new "Learn to Quilt" page dedicated to new quilters.

In Part One we covered buying fabric, how to pick your first pattern, how to cut fabric with rotary cutter, how to sew simple squares together and how to make half square triangles.

In Part Two we covered picking a pattern but only using 2 - 5" Charm Square Precut packages. And following the free Charm Square quilt pattern and tutorial to complete the quilt top. It is just for practice and to make a quilt from start to finish.

In Part Three we covered backing fabric, batting and basting.

Before we move on, how did it go? What was challenging, where did you struggle?

The next step is actual quilting. This is when you sew your quilt top, batting and backing fabric together. Here on my blog you will find instructions for machine quilting using your own sewing machine. Below is a tutorial for hand quilting without a hoop. You can certainly add a hoop but this should get you started.

Or you can hand tie your quilt with yarn or other fibers if your machine is just too small to fit a quilt under the throat plate. Not sure what a throat plate it? Check out my post on sewing machines and which ones I've used and the pros and cons of each.

Next time I will talk about all things binding. If you can't wait, just head to my quilt tutorials section and good luck. Just remember, take breaks if you are getting tired, frustrated or are making a lot of mistakes. You can do this. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions or need help by sending me an email at nikki@sewnikki.com.

I'm Nikki, a maker obsessed with quilting, crochet, and all things fabric. Here, you'll find easy-to-follow patterns, helpful tutorials, and plenty of inspiration for your next handmade project. I'm here to make the process fun and stress-free. Grab your fabric (or yarn), and let's create something beautiful together!

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