How to make a round hexagon basket
I always wanted to make a basket for my most used tools to keep it on the cutting table. Epp necessities Sew Along was a perfect...
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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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Irina Malyukova
Textile Artist, Quilt Maker
Helsinki, Finland
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Irina
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
English Paper Piecing Necessities Sew Along
I am very excited about the up and coming Sew Along! Put the dates February 4th - February 28th, 2021 in your calendar and join the hosts...
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Irina
- Jan 18, 2021
- 5 min
Round hexagon pincushion with embroidery
I must admit that I have a weakness for pincushions, as they are a sweet little project that always turns out nicely. A beautiful sewing...
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Irina
- Jan 5, 2021
- 4 min
Sip Tea and EPP in 2021
Welcome to Sip Tea and EPP! It´s the third year that our weekly party has been running on Instagram and this year, I am honored to...
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Irina
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas gifts from denim and scraps
With Christmas coming so soon we all need gifts that are quick to make. So, why not to use your scraps and old denim? As you know I love...
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Irina
- Nov 16, 2020
- 3 min
Hexagon Christmas stocking SAL, week 4. Finishing the project
I can't believe that it is the final week of our Sew Along! I have been truly enjoying seeing everyone's progress and beautiful work. I...
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Irina
- Nov 9, 2020
- 5 min
Hexagon Christmas stocking SAL, week 3. Quilting
This week we are talking about creating back panel, quilting ideas for the front and the back of the stocking and basics of big stitch...
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Irina
- Nov 2, 2020
- 5 min
Hexagon Christmas stocking SAL, week 2. Sewing front panel
Last week we prepared everything for stitching and basted the hexagons either with glue or thread. I have seen many beautiful color...
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Irina
- Oct 26, 2020
- 6 min
Hexagon Christmas stocking SAL, week 1. Getting started
Welcome to the Sew Along! It is always very exciting to start a new project and I am sure we are all anxious to start sewing. But before...
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Irina
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
Hexagon Christmas stocking Sew Along
I am very excited to announce that I will be hosting my first Sew Along on Instagram for a Hexagon Christmas stocking this year. Put the...
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Irina
- Oct 6, 2020
- 7 min
Made simple: a scrappy patchwork zipper pouch
Scraps... This is something that always inspires me and gives satisfaction to sew. My scrap basket is just like a magic pot - the more I...
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Irina
- Sep 16, 2020
- 5 min
Hexie Tree Quilt Pattern Release
The idea for this pattern came from my love for English paper piecing and the humble hexagon shape. Few years back I made a Hexagon Tree...
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Irina
- Sep 8, 2020
- 6 min
What you need to know about Freezer paper piecing
What comes to your mind when you think about foundation paper piecing? I always think - No thank you! Because I dread removing papers. A...
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Irina
- Aug 5, 2020
- 4 min
Apples and Oranges
I started that quilt back in March when it felt like the world was hanging by a thread. I could not concentrate on anything, I just...
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Irina
- Jul 13, 2020
- 7 min
7 things to consider before buying quilting rulers
With variety of quilting rulers in the market it is hard to choose what you need, especially if you are a beginner. When I just started...
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Irina
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
What an easy set up for quilting on a home sewing machine looks like
Many people give their finished quilt tops to long arm quilters because they don´t believe it is possible to quilt a large quilt on a...
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Irina
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
How to choose quilting designs
I often see posts on Instagram when people are seeking advice how to quilt a finished top. It is not an easy question to answer. It...
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Irina
- May 18, 2020
- 4 min
Tiny epp basics and "Blooming heart" pillow
I have been admiring tiny english paper pieced projects on Instagram for a long time. How fascinating and inspiring to see a 5,5 inches...
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Irina
- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
Tips for glue basting and sewing curves in epp
You are ready to explore curved shapes (clamshells, apple cores etc.) in English paper piecing but not sure how to tackle them? Then this...
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Irina
- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min
Blow your nose in style
It has been a while since I wrote a sewing tutorial or blog post. With what has been happening around I lost my sewjo for a while and was...
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