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!❤

Irina

Oct 185 min read

"Primal fear"

The ocean has always held a special place in my heart. Living near the sea for the past 14 years has deepened my connection with its...

Irina

Jun 247 min read

Tip Monday: Quilter´s Arsenal

When it comes to quilting, having the right foot for the sewing machine can make all the difference in your project's outcome....

Octagons and Squares Mystery Project 2024

Irina

Feb 14 min read

Octagons and Squares Mystery Project 2024

The first Mystery project of 2024 for the Sip Tea and EPP party is almost here! This time around, Larisa and I have something special for...

Irina

Jan 273 min read

Tip Monday: Thread Organization

Whether you are tired of spending your precious sewing time digging through a tangled mess of threads, or dream of a neat, organized and...

Irina

Jan 184 min read

Sip Tea and EPP 2024

Welcome to the 6th season of the Sip Tea and EPP party! Can you believe it’s been six wonderful years already? Time flies when we are...

Irina

Dec 21, 20236 min read

Fun finger crochet projects

For the December Aurifil Artisan Challenge, we were supposed to look back to the start of our sewing journey and create a...

Irina

Nov 25, 20235 min read

Personalised Christmas Ornaments

Christmas is a time of giving; and what can be any better than a small handmade gift? I invite you to make simple, joyful Christmas...

Irina

Nov 15, 20233 min read

No Sew Fabric Christmas Ornaments

It is the time of the year when we all look for simple Christmas gift ideas. Over the years I shared quite a few Christmas sewing...

Irina

Oct 27, 20234 min read

Journey to the Light

As an Aurifil Artisan, I had a particularly exciting opportunity to participate in the "Stitch Pink 2023" Program, where Moda Fabrics and...

Irina

Oct 18, 20234 min read

Celebrating Diversity of Tribes

Every year, the European Patchwork Meeting in Val d`Árgent, France organizes an international contest open to the quilters from all over...

Irina

Oct 10, 20235 min read

Autumn Pillow

I love autumn. The change of colors, mist in the air and the scent of fallen leaves. Autumn is the time to make your home cozy to enjoy...

Irina

Oct 3, 20234 min read

Tip Monday: Needles for FMQ

When I started my free motion quilting (FMQ) journey back in 2017 I didn't know much about needles or thread and I used what I had in...

Irina

Sep 11, 20233 min read

Tip Monday: Hexiform templates

Last month I shared a post on Instagram about the Pfaff applique scissors I used for trimming batting close to the seam. I was blown away...

Irina

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Mindful Stitching with Aurifil floss

Mindful stitching was the theme of August Aurifil Artisan Challenge. I took color inspiration for my project from the colors of Aurifil...

Irina

Jul 15, 20233 min read

Easy camera strap tutorial

It has been a long time since I last wrote a blog post. However, that does not mean that I didn´t have anything to share. Photography is...

Irina

Apr 25, 20234 min read

Journal Cover Tutorial

When I received the sweetest bundle of fabric from Belle and Boo I immediately knew what I wanted to use them for. Those beautiful...

Irina

Feb 26, 20233 min read

Winter Mystery Project SAL. Afterword

Winter Mystery Project Sew Along for Sip Tea and EPP party with Larisa @stitchingnotes and Irina @nordiccrafter is officially over. Three...

Irina

Feb 13, 20232 min read

Winter Mystery Project SAL. Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of the Winter Mystery Project Sew Along for Sip Tea and EPP hosted by Larisa @stitchingnotes and Irina @nordiccrafter....

Irina

Feb 10, 20234 min read

Quilted Mug Rug with a monogram

Simple yet elegant patchwork project for beginners using Quilt As You Go (QAYG) technique. You will learn how to create a simple...

Irina

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Winter Mystery Project SAL. Week 1

Winter Mystery Project Sew Along is finally here! Larisa @stitchingnotes and I, @nordiccrafter, are thrilled to be sharing this new...

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