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My Top 5 Favourite MakesIf you've ever wondered what I've been making over the years, here are five of my favourite proj...
15/10/2026

My Top 5 Favourite Makes

If you've ever wondered what I've been making over the years, here are five of my favourite projects. Choosing just five wasn't easy, there are quite a few projects that could have made this list.

1. My Mum's 70th Birthday Quilt
A very special quilt made for a very special person. This one means a lot to me because it was made especially for my mum's milestone birthday.

2. My Bible Bookcase Quilt
A quilt inspired by books of the bible. I love how the quilting hobby gives me a way to combine my creativity with something that's important to my faith.

3. My Fruits of the Spirits Quilt
Another faith inspired make and a project that's particularly meaningful to me. It's lovely when something you create has a message behind it as well as looking beautiful.

4. My Gemology Wall Hangings
This project is all about gemstones, colours and different block variations. I'm working my way through the different combination s and I love seeing how the fabrics bring each design to life.

5. My Temperature Quilt
A quilt that records the temperature from the year I got married. I love the idea of turning everyday data into something colourful and meaningful that I can keep for years to come.

Each of these is special for a different reason, whether it's the person it was made for, the meaning behind it or simply the joy of creating something with fabric and thread.

Of course being a maker means there's always another project waiting to be started and probably several already in progress.

11/10/2026

Sew Sunday
Episode 25: Basting Pop Ups Quilt

It's time to tackle the next stage if my Pop Ups Quilt.

The quilt top and backing are ready, so this week I'm pin basting the whole thing together, getting it ready for quilting.

If you've ever pin basted a quilt you'll know it's not exactly the most exciting part of the process, but I think it's one of the most important stages. Spend time getting this right and you get much better quilting results. Lots of pins, lots of crawling around and trying to make sure everything stays nice and smooth.

But once this bit is done. I can finally get quilting, and that when it really comes together.

One step closer to a finished quilt.

Are you team pin basting or do you prefer another method?

Currently on my sewing table Part 2There's a little bit of everything happening at the moment.Pop Ups Quilt: I'm at the ...
08/10/2026

Currently on my sewing table
Part 2

There's a little bit of everything happening at the moment.

Pop Ups Quilt: I'm at the quilting phase right now, so it's finally starting to feel like a quilt.

Gemology Blocks: Still working my way through these blocks. There is a lot of them, so this is definitely a long term project.

Hope and a Future: Making good progress with my Cross stitch. One stitch at a time.

Three projects, three different stages and naturally, I'm working on all of them at once.

What's currently on your sewing table?

04/10/2026

Sew Sunday
Episode 24: Holiday Sewing

A very short Sew Sunday this week because, we'll life has been a little busy.

I've been away on holiday, there was a family wedding and generally quite a lot going on which also explains why I've been a little quieter around here lately.

But of course I couldn't go on holiday without taking some stitching with me.

Sometimes a few stitches are all you manage and that's okay.

Now that things are settling down a bit, I'm looking forward to getting back to my sewing, stitching and sharing it all with you again.

Meet NickyWell, I thought it was probably about time I introduce myself properly. I'm Nicky, a quilter, sewer and genera...
30/09/2026

Meet Nicky

Well, I thought it was probably about time I introduce myself properly.

I'm Nicky, a quilter, sewer and general maker and the person behind Nicky Makes Things.

A few things about me...

🧵 I love quilting, sewing, Cross stitch and pretty much anything that involves fabric, thread and makings things.

🎨 I have a slight obsession with colour and love a good scrappy project.

😜 I am also very good at starting new projects before I've finished the ones I already have.

❤️ I'm married and have 3 cats, who are very good at supervising my sewing and absolutely no help whatsoever.

✝️ I'm a Christian, living in Shrewsbury and my faith is an important part of my life.

Around here you'll find finished quilts, works in progress, scraps being turned into something useful, the occasional cross stitch, plenty of colour and the reality of trying to keep up with all the projects in my head.

If you're new here, say hello and tell me a little bit about you.

20/09/2026

Sew Sunday
Episode 23: Gemology Blocks Part 7

This week's Sew Sunday is slightly different

I needed to get some photocopies made for my latest Gemology blockd, so rather sitting at my sewing table, you're coming with me on a trip to the photocopy shop.

Then it's back home and straight into cutting them all out.

Not exactly the most glamorous part of quilting but itd all part of the process.

Slowly getting everything ready for the next stage of my Gemology project.

🪡Things quilting has taught me.After spending quite a lot of time surrounded by fabric, thread and the occasional bit of...
16/09/2026

🪡Things quilting has taught me.

After spending quite a lot of time surrounded by fabric, thread and the occasional bit of unpicking, I've learnt a few things.

1. There is no such thing as too much fabric
I will not be taking questions on this one.

2. Measure twice, cut once ... and check it again.
And still manage to get it wrong.

3. The project you thought would be quick probably won't be.
"It's only a small project" - famous last words.

4. A mistake doesn't always mean you have to unpick it.
Sometimes you just have to decide that it was definitely meant to be like that.

5. Sometimes the best part is simply sitting down and sewing
No deadlines, No rushing. Just fabric, thread and a bit of time to yourself.

And I'm sure there are many more lessons I could add to this list.

What's something quilting has taught you?
Or what's the biggest quilting lesson you've learnt the hard way.

13/09/2026

Sew Sunday
Episode 22: It's all about the scraps

I'm starting by finishing off some of my scrap bonus blocks that have been waiting patiently in my sewing room. Then it's time to tackle the scrap pile and process them. Cutting, and getting them organised for future projects.

There's something strangely satisfying about turning a messy pile of scraps into something useful.

One small step at a time and hopefully a slightly tidier sewing room.

Pop Ups UpdateThe quilt top is officially finished.It's always a good feeling reaching this stage, when all those indivi...
11/09/2026

Pop Ups Update

The quilt top is officially finished.

It's always a good feeling reaching this stage, when all those individual pieces finally come together and you can see the whole quilt taking shape.

The afterquilt is pieced, and the quilt label is made, so it's now ready for the next stage: basting and quilting.

I'm definitely getting that 'I'm nearly there' feeling with this one.

10/09/2026

Meet my Colourful Cat Tote Bag

The embroidery is finished, the bag is made and yes, I may have gone overboard with the pockets.

I wanted this bag to be colourful and practical, so there's plenty of space for all those little things I never seem to have a place for.

Another project finished, another handmade bag added to the collection.

Now the important question... can you ever have too many pockets?

Tote Bag Pattern: Debbie Shore

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