NEW Crochet & Quilt Patterns


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:

My current favorite movies or shows are Remains of the Day, Vera, Midsummer Murders, Marple, Poirot, Lewis, Ballykissangel, and Inspector Morse.

My current favorite reads are Agatha Christie's Marple - 12 New Mysteries and Confessions from the Quilting Circle.

My favorite programs to watch while sewing or quilting is definitely Escape to the Country and Heartland.

Here's what's happening on the blog below and thanks again for being here!

Retro Waves Blanket

Looking for your next crochet pattern? Try this one row repeat pattern and go wild with the colors. Mine is vintage vibes from my yarn stash!

Jagged Quilt Pattern

Here's the complete chevron quilt pattern made with half square triangles and a double border. Scrappy pieced backing too.

Spin Cycle Quilt

Here's the completed pinwheel quilt pattern made with half square triangles and another double border with scrappy pieced backing.

Quilt Backing Ideas

Fun and creative ideas for your quilt back using thrifted, recycled or yardage fabric from your stash.

Upcycled Jean Projects

Got some old denim jeans lying around? Don’t toss them—upcycle them! Browse these fun project using upcycled jeans. Plus tips on how to thrift jeans and the easiest way to cut them up.

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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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...

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Happy Labor Day Weekend! Well it's overcast this morning in Newport Beach. It's a city in Southern California about 2 miles from the beach. My husband is a yacht captain and works most weekends during the summer leaving me to my own devices. That's one of the reasons I started my blog, to give me something constructive to do and unplug from corporate life and work from home. Blogging has been quite the adventure. Lots of ups and downs but I've learned so much and grown as a person. Have you...