Your place for free crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
Two Craft Questions Everyone Asks (Answered)
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Hey there, I added two new helpful guides to the blog that answer questions I hear all the time from makers. The first one is How Many Yards of Fabric for a Quilt. If you have ever stood in a fabric store guessing how much fabric to buy, this guide will help. I share a simple yardage chart for common quilt sizes plus a few tips so you do not overspend on fabric you do not need. The second post is What’s the Fastest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket. If you want to finish a blanket faster, stitch choice matters. I go through several stitches that work up quickly and still look great for blankets. If you are planning your next quilt or crochet blanket, these guides should make things a lot easier. Follow me on social media (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) so you get notifications when I post new patterns and tutorials. Looking for your next quilt or crochet project? Then head on over to my free “Pattern Index”. It’s a page dedicated to all of my free patterns separated by categories for crochet, sewing and quilting. If you prefer an ad-free printable version, browse the Digital Patterns in my shop. These are instant digital downloads you print yourself. Happy making, |
Sew Nikki
Your place for free crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
Hi there, If you love big quilt blocks and scrappy fabric, I have a fun project for you. My Bear Paw Quilt Pattern and Tutorial (Big Block) is a great way to use your favorite fabrics and make a bold quilt without sewing a million tiny pieces. The big blocks come together using half square triangles, and my tutorial walks you through the process step by step. It is a fun project whether you stick with traditional colors or mix things up with your own fabric stash. Get the Bear Paw Quilt...
Hi Quilters, I have a new quilt block tutorial for you this week. The Eight Point Star Quilt Block is a classic block that looks a lot harder to make than it really is. I made mine with fat quarters, but you can use yardage or scraps from your stash too. The new tutorial walks you through cutting the pieces, making the star points, and putting the block together step by step. If you love this block and want to make an entire quilt with it, I also have my Scrappy Stars Quilt Pattern available...
Hello friend, I have two new quilt tutorials to share with you this week. There are so many variations to the Irish Chain Block. This one has a wider "chain" and is not made with a nine patch but four patches instead. Great beginner block to know how to sew. Change the layout to create completely different patterns all with this one block. The second tutorial is a little more personal, how to finish an unfinished quilt with imperfections. I finally finished a friend's very first quilt that...