Hey friends! Iāve got something super fun for you this week, and if youāre into those scrappy vintage granny vibes, youāre gonna love it. I just released a FREE Retro Granny Stripe Crochet Poncho Pattern, and honestlyā¦ Iām obsessed with how it turned out. Itās bright, funky, changes colors every round, and it gives off major ācool grandma but make it fashionā energy. This poncho is beginner-friendly, works up fast, and is one of those rhythmic, zone-out-and-crochet projects we all need right...
7 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friend, Itās Nikki, popping into your inbox the day after Thanksgiving to thank all of you for being part of my community! I also have a fresh batch of quilting and crochet goodness. If youāre in the mood for new makers to follow, quick crochet projects, or tools that make quilting way easier, youāre going to love this weekās updates. āØ New Blog Post: Popular Quilt Blogs to Follow I just published a brand new roundup of my favorite quilt blogs and quilters on Instagram and Pinterest ābig...
17 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friend! Iāve got something fun for you this week, a brand new Maple Leaf Quilt Block Pattern and Tutorial now live on the blog! š This is one of those classic blocks that looks good in any season, but it really shines in fall colors. The post includes step-by-step instructions, cutting charts, and two block sizes (6" and 12"), so you can make it work for any project. š Read Maple Leaf Quilt Block Pattern Post Free Maple Leaf Block Quilt Pattern by Sew Nikki And if youād rather have...
27 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friends, Iāve got a brand new free crochet pattern for you, the Iris Stitch Baby Blanket! This oneās soft, airy, and crazy easy to make (seriously, if you can chain and double crochet, youāve got this). The best part? You can customize it to any size ā from a tiny baby blanket to a full throw. The stitch has a gorgeous open texture that looks way more complicated than it is, and it works up beautifully in any yarn color combo. Please note that if you make this blanket larger then the...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Iāve tried plenty of basic sewing machines over the years, and Iāve learned what is a good machine for quilting and what is not. Lots of people say you can quilt on any machine but is that really true? I'll give you honest feedback, to help save you time, trouble and money. Also in this new post, I go over items that will effect how easy or hard it will be to quilt on your machine. This quilt was done a lot differently than all my other quilts. Let me show how these changes worked...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Iām excited to share this finished quilt pattern with you! The Circle Baby Quilt finishes at 44" x 44", perfect size for baby. Or you can be like me and use it as a wall hanging. My work office has some color to it now, no more bare walls. Or adjust the pattern and make this quilt as big or as small as you like, it's easily adjustable. š Get the free step-by-step tutorial on my blog:Free Circle Baby Quilt Pattern š Grab the digital pattern here: Circle Baby Quilt Pattern PDF Also, I just...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Quilter, If youāve been looking for a quilt thatās simple to sew but looks advanced, Iāve got a brand new pattern for you. The Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt is one of the easiest beginner projects out there. It starts with a basic nine patch block, then with a few clever cuts and flips, it transforms into a design that looks much more intricate. Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt Pattern On Point by Sew Nikki This version is set on point which gives it a little extra something without adding...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi friends, Iāve got something fun and new for you todayācurves made simple! I just shared a brand-new tutorial on the blog: a Free Circle Quilt Pattern made with acrylic quarter circle templates. This block is beginner friendly, sews up into a 12.5" unfinished circle block, and can be used to make quilts, table runners, placematsāyou name it. The best part? Once you get the hang of sewing the curves, it comes together quickly. Two completed full circle quilt blocks made with scrappy fabric...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi there, Iāve just released something fun and super practicalāa brand-new Granny Handbag Pattern! š§¶ This one has all the charm of classic granny squares, but worked up into a stylish and functional handbag youāll actually want to carry around. Granny Handbag Pattern by Sew Nikki This crochet bag is: Made with basic granny square blocks and granny rectangles (easy + beginner-friendly!) Lined with fabric to keep everything secure Finished with an easy but sturdy crochet handle for that...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read