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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Let’s Create Together
Learn with Nicole
Upcoming Classes At
Vieira Artistic Designs
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.