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Welcome to Sew Nikki!
Your place for crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
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What’s New
Quick & Easy Red Heart Free Crochet Slipper Pattern
If you’ve ever wanted to crochet slippers but felt overwhelmed…
Bella Disappearing Four Patch Quilt Pattern (Free)
If you love a disappearing nine patch quilt but want…
Patchwork Zippered Laptop Sleeve Sewing Pattern
This patchwork zippered laptop sleeve sewing pattern is a quick…
Quilted Zippered Book Sleeve Sewing Pattern (Free)
If you are a book lover who sews or quilts,…
Best Rotary Cutter for Quilting: Size and Brand
Today’s blog post is all about my new rotary cutter…
Free Maple Leaf Quilt Block Pattern and Tutorial
If you’re looking for a classic quilt block that works…
Quilting 101
Piecing
Piecing is sewing together fabric pieces to form a quilt top and usually means using a pattern.
Quilting
Quilting is the process of stitching layers of fabric together to create a textured, patterned piece.
Basting
Securing the quilt top, batting, and backing using pins or spray to prepare for quilting.
Binding
Sewing a fabric strip around the edges to enclose raw seams and give it a finished look.
