Mija Handmade is an independent quilting brand created by Erin Nichole, who designs bold quilt patterns and shares inventive patchwork to help quilters build their skills. Its online shop offers downloadable PDF patterns, including full quilts and individual quilt blocks, with projects ranging from playful and seasonal designs to versatile patterns for year-round making. Featured designs include the Block Widow quilt in three sizes, the Pump Queen pumpkin block, and the Silly Goose block, which can also be adapted for items such as pillows, bags, or a Christmas stocking.

Patterns include practical resources such as printable templates, coloring pages, and guidance on techniques like curves, triangles, and patchwork. Mija Handmade also provides free patterns and publishes blog tutorials and inspiration, covering topics such as quilting, binding, sewing projects, and fabric planning. The brand’s newsletter offers a free pattern along with studio updates, previews of upcoming releases, and discounts.

Its patterns are designed to welcome curious, patient makers, with projects suited to different experience levels, from confident beginners to intermediate quilters