About me

Hi, I'm Nicki! I grew up in a tiny town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and it's still home, shared with my husband, our daughter, and a red worm colony.

My grandma taught me to sew when I was 11, and it's been my passion ever since. I studied Apparel Design at Central Michigan University, worked as an editor at Sew News and Sew It All magazines, and now teach on Craftsy and National Sewing Circle. I also write fiction novels, tend a (mostly) thriving garden, and look after a four-legged fur baby (plus a two-legged regular one).

I hope these free patterns help you make something you love!