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Irina Malyukova
Textile Artist and Pattern Designer
Helsinki, Finland
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For the love of patchwork, color and quilting....
This blog reflects my journey as a self-taught quilter. I am happy to share with you what I have learnt along the way. I hope these tutorials would inspire you to create and tips would help to solve some problems if needed.
If you use any of these tutorials and would like to share your creations on social media, please use the hashtags #nordiccrafterpatterns or #nordiccrafter and tag me at @nordiccrafter.
Happy stitching!❤
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Vintage Tablecloth Makeover
I created this project in July 2023 as part of my time as an Aurifil Artisan, and it was featured as a guest post on the Auribuzz blog in...
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"Primal fear"
The ocean has always held a special place in my heart. Living near the sea for the past 14 years has deepened my connection with its...
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Oct 18, 20245 min read
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Tip Monday: Quilter´s Arsenal
When it comes to quilting, having the right foot for the sewing machine can make all the difference in your project's outcome....
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Jun 24, 20247 min read
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Octagons and Squares Mystery Project 2024
The first Mystery project of 2024 for the Sip Tea and EPP party is almost here! This time around, Larisa and I have something special for...
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Feb 1, 20244 min read
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Tip Monday: Thread Organization
Whether you are tired of spending your precious sewing time digging through a tangled mess of threads, or dream of a neat, organized and...
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Jan 27, 20243 min read
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Sip Tea and EPP 2024
Welcome to the 6th season of the Sip Tea and EPP party! Can you believe it’s been six wonderful years already? Time flies when we are...
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Jan 18, 20244 min read
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Fun finger crochet projects
For the December Aurifil Artisan Challenge, we were supposed to look back to the start of our sewing journey and create a...
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Dec 21, 20236 min read
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Personalised Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is a time of giving; and what can be any better than a small handmade gift? I invite you to make simple, joyful Christmas...
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Nov 25, 20235 min read
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No Sew Fabric Christmas Ornaments
It is the time of the year when we all look for simple Christmas gift ideas. Over the years I shared quite a few Christmas sewing...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
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Journey to the Light
As an Aurifil Artisan, I had a particularly exciting opportunity to participate in the "Stitch Pink 2023" Program, where Moda Fabrics and...
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Oct 27, 20234 min read
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Celebrating Diversity of Tribes
Every year, the European Patchwork Meeting in Val d`Árgent, France organizes an international contest open to the quilters from all over...
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Autumn Pillow
I love autumn. The change of colors, mist in the air and the scent of fallen leaves. Autumn is the time to make your home cozy to enjoy...
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Oct 10, 20235 min read
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Tip Monday: Needles for FMQ
When I started my free motion quilting (FMQ) journey back in 2017 I didn't know much about needles or thread and I used what I had in...
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Oct 3, 20234 min read
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Tip Monday: Hexiform templates
Last month I shared a post on Instagram about the Pfaff applique scissors I used for trimming batting close to the seam. I was blown away...
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Sep 11, 20233 min read
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Mindful Stitching with Aurifil floss
Mindful stitching was the theme of August Aurifil Artisan Challenge. I took color inspiration for my project from the colors of Aurifil...
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Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Easy camera strap tutorial
It has been a long time since I last wrote a blog post. However, that does not mean that I didn´t have anything to share. Photography is...
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Jul 15, 20233 min read
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Journal Cover Tutorial
When I received the sweetest bundle of fabric from Belle and Boo I immediately knew what I wanted to use them for. Those beautiful...
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Apr 25, 20234 min read
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Winter Mystery Project SAL. Afterword
Winter Mystery Project Sew Along for Sip Tea and EPP party with Larisa @stitchingnotes and Irina @nordiccrafter is officially over. Three...
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Feb 26, 20233 min read
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Winter Mystery Project SAL. Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of the Winter Mystery Project Sew Along for Sip Tea and EPP hosted by Larisa @stitchingnotes and Irina @nordiccrafter....
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Feb 13, 20232 min read
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Quilted Mug Rug with a monogram
Simple yet elegant patchwork project for beginners using Quilt As You Go (QAYG) technique. You will learn how to create a simple...
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Feb 10, 20234 min read
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