
Hexie Heart Trivet
By A Spoonful of Sugar 1 Comment
The Hexie Heart Placemat is a versatile pattern that can be used as a trivet, potholder, doiley, mug rug or placemat. I wanted to make a trivet to use with my favourite mint green teaset - Polka Rose by Royal Albert. It is pretty mint green fine bone china with polka dots and pink roses. The Hexie Heart Placemat is perfectly sized to use as a trivet for my Polka Rose tea pot Tea always tastes better when served in pretty fine bone china don't you think? Perfect for a special afternoon … [Read More...]

Liberty Bell Ornament
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I love making home sewn Christmas ornaments to hang on our Christmas tree and to use as gift toppers. This weekend I have been sewing Liberty Bells. Liberty of London tana lawn sews beautifully and makes sweet ornaments. … [Read More...]

Farmhouse Jingle Bell Coaster
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Nothing says Farmhouse Christmas quite like buffalo check. This year we are planning to decorate our home Farmhouse style with plenty of buffalo check, galvanised steel, wood, and natural materials. I always love to add … [Read More...]

Jingle Bell Coaster
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Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of year. I love to decorate my home with Christmas decorations and homewares, to create a festive atmosphere. Part of my Christmas preparation includes adding homemade … [Read More...]

Daydream Projects
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Have you seen the newly released fabric range, Daydream? It is one of the sweetest fabrics ranges I have seen. The gelati colours and whimsical designs that depict the joy of childhood games are perfect for so many … [Read More...]

{Book Review} Home Sweet Home Sewing
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Home Sweet Home Sewing is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented Helen Philipps. It is packed full of sweet and practical items to make as gifts or for yourself. It is such a pretty book and will … [Read More...]

Halloween Dresden Placemat
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Dresden Placemat has been given a Halloween makeover with this Halloween Dresden Placemat. Thanks for all the positive feedback on the pretty Dresden Placemats I made for a special afternoon tea. It is fun to adapt … [Read More...]

Dresden Placemat
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*** New Pattern in our Etsy Store *** I love sharing a cup of tea with friends and family. There is something about the ritual of brewing tea and drinking from pretty fine bone china cups that really lifts the … [Read More...]

Halloween Cottage
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Do you decorate for Halloween? I like to add a few Halloween decorations to my hall table to create a vignette. This year my Yultetide Cottages have been given a halloween makeover to create this Halloween Cottage. … [Read More...]