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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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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


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
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