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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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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...
Irina
Sep 16, 20205 min read
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...
Irina
Sep 8, 20206 min read
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...
Irina
Aug 5, 20204 min read
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...
Irina
Jul 13, 20207 min read
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...
Irina
Jun 18, 20204 min read
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...
Irina
Jun 1, 20203 min read
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...
Irina
May 18, 20204 min read
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...
Irina
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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...
Irina
Apr 15, 20202 min read
Facing a quilt with rounded corners
I love the modern look facing gives to a quilt. For those of you who wonder what facing is. It is invisible binding, the way you bind...
Irina
Mar 12, 20202 min read
Quilting denim on domestic sewing machine
When I was getting ready to start quilting on the denim quilt with sashiko embroidery many people commented on my post and asked to share...
Irina
Mar 2, 20205 min read
The Ripple effect quilt - a true challenge
We often admire beautiful work and think we don´t have enough skills to make something like that. I would like to tell you a story of...
Irina
Feb 7, 20204 min read
Five days that changed my straight line ruler quilting
Frustration, tension issues, thread breaking, skipped stitches ... Do these symptoms sound familiar when you work with a straight edge...
Irina
Jan 21, 20205 min read
Knitting needle case tutorial
What could be a better gift for a knitter than the knitting needle roll up case? Beautiful and practical, it will help to keep knitting...
Irina
Jan 13, 20204 min read
Secrets to productivity in English paper piecing
English paper piecing is often referred to as slow stitching. But in my opinion the stitching stage is not that slow even though it is...
Irina
Dec 26, 20193 min read
Sewing machine cover
I needed a gift, a sewing machine cover. It has been long due, so I had enough time to at least think about how I wanted to make it. It...
Irina
Dec 16, 20195 min read
Tips for combining embroidery and epp
. The idea for this post came when I was working on the Christmas stocking for the Night before Christmas Sew along hosted by Lauren...
Irina
Dec 8, 20193 min read
Scandinavian Christmas stocking
These stockings are simple but they do let the fabric shine. I love making them from Marimekko prints. But any Christmas fabric with...
Irina
Nov 15, 20193 min read
Easy Christmas ornaments from upcycled denim
Every year I bake lots of Christmas cookies to give as gifts to my colleagues and neighbors. I like decorating those bags with simple...
Irina
Nov 1, 20192 min read
Scrappy Herringbone pincushion
For the Love of scraps, especially tiny ones... They always inspire me more than yardage. My most loved sewing accessories, which I use...
Irina
Oct 28, 20193 min read
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