Everyone is creative and can make beautiful things.

Hi, I'm Nicole Vieira, a Quilt Pattern & Knitwear Designer/Educator living in the beautiful Bay Area of Northern California. Alongside owning a cozy yarn shop in Livermore, California, my passion is to help people unlock their creative potential and share all I have learned in my creative journey. Whether you are a beginner or have some yardage under your belt, I'm here to help you feel inspired and grow in confidence to try new creative skills and techniques.

Westcoast Designer & Educator

The Art of Kapa

Nicole’s signature course of Ke Aloha Quilts, the Art of Kapa: Mastering Hawaiian Quilting Techniques. Click the link below to learn more.

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Ravelry: Beyond The Basics
Feb 9
Ravelry: Beyond The Basics

So you heard about this Ravelry.com thing and that all the knitters and crocheters say its the one place they always go for Patterns, yarn research and more. In this class you will learn what the foundational features of the site and how to navigate it with ease.

Bespoke Traditional Quiltmaking

Ke Aloha Quilts, A Family Legacy

My family has a profound and rich history in the art of Kapa. Every time I pick up my needle and thread, I feel the connection.

Pattern Testing

Pattern testing is an important part of the quilt and Knitting pattern development process. Testers receive the pattern and work through the steps to create the quilt or knitwear item, and provide feedback and clarify steps while working closely with the Designer.