Tag Archives: Crafts

nikki in stitches heat transfer wall art tutorial Heat Transfer Wall Art Tutorial

Chevron is out and quatrefoil is in…at least here in my corner of the crafty world! I’m loving this simple wall art I created for my office using heat transfer materials. In fact, I love it so much I’m already … Continue reading

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nikki in stitches raw edge applique tutorial Raw Edge Applique {Sewing Tutorial}

Today we’re talking raw edge appliqué, and I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial for my super simple technique that I use for almost all of my appliqué projects. (If you missed the first part of this post, where I shared my … Continue reading

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how to create your own applique designs without drawing a thing by hand from nikki in stitches How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand

Last week’s appliqué baby bib sent my inbox into quite a tizzy! There were lots of questions regarding my tips for finding appliqué designs online, requests for a more detailed tutorial on how to sew them, and even a few … Continue reading

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nikki in stitches applique baby bib how-to Applique Baby Bib Sewing Tutorial

Babies and birthdays… These are the two things that seem to be on my mind the most these days. I think the babies thing is pretty self-explanatory. We’re in full prep mode over here considering our summer schedule is already … Continue reading

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DIY cupcake stand from Silhouette chipboard - Nikki In Stitches DIY Cupcake Stand {And a Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!}

Every time I share Pick Your Plum‘s cupcake stand deals, it seems like they’re a huge hit, so I thought it would be fun to share with all of you how you can really make them yourselves, and use up … Continue reading

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how to make a permanent chalk design by nikki in stitches How To Make A Permanent Chalk Design {And PS…I’m Giving Away ANOTHER Silhouette Portrait!}

Chalk designs….it’s hard to not see them pretty much everywhere you look these days. And to be honest, I can’t get enough of them. (Want a peek at some of favorite chalkboard design ideas? Here’s my newest Pinterest board: Chalk … Continue reading

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Silhouette sketch pen promotion and sale from nikki in stitches - happy spring flower picture {Happy Spring!} Silhouette Sketch Pen Simple Technique

Happy Spring, Everyone! Ironically, as I’m typing this, we’re gearing up for 5 – 8 inches of snow here in the north east, but as you can see, I’ve got spring weather on my mind. And Silhouette is bringing you … Continue reading

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Put A Ring On It - Trick For Mastering Continental Knitting Put A Ring On It {A Trick for Mastering Continental Knitting}

Hi. My name is Nikki, and I used to be a thrower. Yes, I used to “throw” my yarn when knitting (and purling) but those days are long gone. I’ve seen the error of my ways. In all seriousness, I … Continue reading

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how to use the silhouette trace feature from nikki in stitches Giveaway, Sale, and Tutorial {What Do These Have In Common?}

They’re all in this post!! Be Warned! This is a long post, jam packed with lots of goodies! Here’s a quick breakdown, but look below for the details. You aren’t going to want to miss a single thing! 1. I’M … Continue reading

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silhouette love bunting added to baked and curled grosgrain ribbon wreath How To Make A “LOVE” Bunting {Silhouette’s February Sale!}

Sometimes an old favorite just needs a little “pick me up” to give it new life, right? Many of you probably remember my “baked and curled” grosgrain ribbon wreath from last year. Truth be told, I use it for both … Continue reading

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