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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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Sustainable Fabric Gift Wrapping Ideas
Let´s go green this Holiday Season and wrap our gifts in fabric! Please, don´t tell me that fabric is an expensive alternative to paper....
Irina
Dec 2, 20214 min read


Christmas Bauble Coaster
To continue the theme of quick Christmas gifts I would like to share a Christmas Bauble Coaster tutorial with you. It is always...
Irina
Nov 20, 20214 min read


Connected Lines Mini Quilt
I made that piece for the Connected Stripes 2021 Challenge on IG. I have had a feeling that with the recent changes in algorithm, posts...
Irina
Oct 29, 20213 min read


Connected Stripes 2021 Challenge on IG
“Lines separate us... but let´s cross lines, connect lines and create beautiful designs together!" You are invited to participate in a...
Irina
Aug 27, 20213 min read


Quilted chair cushions from the old shirts
In the previous blog post I shared some upcycling ideas for men´s shirts. To continue the theme, I would like to introduce another...
Irina
Jul 26, 20214 min read


What to do with the old shirts?
Upcycling is the best way to reuse, rework and re-imagine old textiles. Often we simply don´t like or don´t want to use them in their...
Irina
Jul 14, 20214 min read


Thread matters for EPP: Aurifil 80wt
I heard mixed things about Aurifil thread for hand sewing. Some stitchers love it, while others feel it is not strong enough and it...
Irina
Jun 10, 20214 min read


Hexagon Sewing Organizer
It has been a while since I wrote a pattern. Larisa @stitchingnotes and I hosted the EPP Necessities Sew Along in February which got me...
Irina
Apr 20, 20214 min read


How to choose quilting designs. Part 2
Rainbow on black... This is my current quilting project. I pieced the top in 2018. It measures 94 x 108 inches. At that time I didn´t...
Irina
Feb 24, 20216 min read


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...
Irina
Feb 18, 20216 min read


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...
Irina
Jan 28, 20213 min read


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...
Irina
Jan 18, 20215 min read


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...
Irina
Jan 5, 20214 min read


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...
Irina
Dec 8, 20203 min read


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...
Irina
Nov 16, 20203 min read


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...
Irina
Nov 9, 20205 min read


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...
Irina
Nov 2, 20205 min read


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...
Irina
Oct 26, 20206 min read


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...
Irina
Oct 13, 20203 min read


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...
Irina
Oct 6, 20207 min read
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