Tag Archives: Quilting
Top 10 Countdown! #10: Churn Dash - Your First Quilt Block
It’s perfect that our “Nikki, In Stitches Top 10″ should start with a quilting post, since being at my sewing machine is really my favorite place to be (next to the beach, of course!). I cringed when I first went … Continue reading
Must-Have Craft Gadgets, Part 2: The Peephole
I’ve seen crafters get excited about many things, but never have I ever witnessed the kind of commotion that this little peephole caused last week. In my “3 Craft Gadgets You Really Don’t Need, But You Can’t Live Without!” post, … Continue reading
Let’s Grab A Cup Of Coffee & Catch Up!
Got your coffee? Ok, let’s catch up on everything! 1. Let’s get to the big thing, first…I know you’re dying to know who won the giveaway, and…. WENDY!! IT’S YOU!! Congratulations, Wendy! The pattern will be emailed to you ASAP, … Continue reading
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Tagged Applique, Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt, Crafts, DIY, Halloween Projects, Nikki, Projects For Fall, Quilting, Sewing, The Patch
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Mosaic T-Shirt Quilt Pattern
It’s amazing the memories that one T-shirt can hold. Pick it up, touch it, smell it…before you know it, you’re reliving a lifetime. I made this quilt as a gift for friends who had recently lost a loved one, and … Continue reading
Merry Christmas To All: An Adventure in Applique
It’s been such a long time since my last post…I’ve been buried in sweaters, which,of course, is a good thing. This year, I dropped off 125 pairs of mittens and about 30 hats and scarves. I already have over 100 … Continue reading
“Chocolates & Cherries” Ribbon Embellished Quilt Tutorial
I love this quilt for so many reasons…. 1. It sews up super fast. (Strip piecing is key!) 2. The ribbon sewn into the top makes it look way more complicated than it really is. 3. This is the first … Continue reading
My First Attempt at a T-Shirt Quilt
So, if you follow me on Twitter, you know that I’ve mentioned before my love/hate relationship with my works in progress. One minute, I am totally loving how something is working out, and in a split second, I am suddenly … Continue reading
Five Unconventional, Unprofessional, and Somewhat Provocative Tips for Perfect Hand Applique
I know, I come back to this too often, but I love hand applique. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s portable (a must for a mom on the run), and it’s easy to put down, change a diaper, let … Continue reading
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Tagged Applique, Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt, Crafts, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Quilting, Sewing
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The Back of Your Quilt is a Blank Canvas
I remember first learning to hand embroider, and my mom instructing me that the mark of a talented sewer could be found on the back of her work. The back of my work should always be neat as the front. … Continue reading
What Happens When A Quilt Goes Terribly Wrong?
What happens when a quilt goes terribly wrong? You end up with really great notecards!!! If you love these as much as I do, but don’t want to go through the hastle of miscutting fabric for a quilt and struggling … Continue reading
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Tagged Card Making, Crafts, Embroidery, Paper Crafts, Projects For Baby, Quilting, Sewing
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