Tag Archives: Sewing

Nikki, In Stitches - A Handmade Holiday

October 20, 2011

  Who’s holidays are going to be filled with handmade decorations, gifts, and simple crafty touches? Answer – Yours! That’s right! Every year as I post holiday projects on my blog I get comments and emails from readers who “wish … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt: My Love For Hand Applique Continues

September 26, 2011

As you can see I am making very slow progress on my Halloween block of the month quilt, but I still am totally and completely in love with hand applique. It’s obvious this quilt will not be ready to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Pattern PDF’s Now Available!

August 25, 2011

Good news! After many, many requests for a “printer friendly” version of my free patterns, I came to my senses and created PDF’s for them! You can find them right in the post they belong with, usually just under my … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Countdown! #2: Entrelac Knit Baby Blanket

July 27, 2011

And the Nikki, In Stitches Top 10 Countdown continues! This entrelac knit baby blanket is such a favorite of mine, it found its way onto the current Make It Together page. (By the way, you must take a peek at … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Countdown! #3: Tunisian Crochet Entrelac Style Baby Blanket

July 7, 2011

  Yes, another baby blanket. (And be prepared, there’s actually one more squeezed into the Nikki, In Stitches Top 10!) This one looks complicated, but is made using Tunisian crochet. If you have yet to experiment with Tunisian crochet, now … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Countdown! #4: Crocheted “Quilt”

July 6, 2011

  This super easy blanket is a fan fave, and still one of my go-to gifts for friends having little ones. In fact, I literally just finished up this blanket (white crocheted front, blue backing, and yellow border) and shipped … Continue reading →

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Entrelac Knit Baby Blanket

June 27, 2011

Entrelac knitting is surprisingly easy given how intricate it looks. Simple knit and purl are all that are used. This blanket is made extra comfy and cozy by the backing and binding sewn on at the end. Such a simple … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Countdown! #5: Ruched Ribbon Flower

June 22, 2011

Yay! Another super easy, super quick, and super cute project makes the Nikki, In Stitches Top 10 Countdown! I did have to give you a better picture than the ones in the original post. (Santa, thank you again for bringing … Continue reading →

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Annie’s Apron

June 20, 2011

If you’re a parent who loves to cook (and have your kids help), then you know that there are few things more adorable than one of your little ones in an apron! That’s why I’m so excited to offer this … Continue reading →

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Fabric Scrap Notecards

June 20, 2011

Making cards out of left over fabric scraps is one of my favorite things to do. I get to use up those last few little bits of my favorite fabrics, and also send someone a sweet message that looks great … Continue reading →

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