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Back to School Basics

September 12, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

The talented paper piecing designers from Sew-Ichigo , Penny and Kerry, have designed a Back to School Basics Set which includes some fabulous patterns to make paper pieced pencils and highlighters. Perfect for your Back to School Projects!
Here are the lovely pencils cases that feature the paper pieced pencils and highlighter. The pencil case is based on our free tutorial – How to Make a Pencil Case. 
Penny and Kerry have generously offered two copies of their paper piecing pattern for A Spoonful of Sugar readers. If you  would like the opportunity to win a copy of their Back to School Pattern, please leave a comment below. The winners will be announced on Sept 17, 2012. 
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We love to see what our readers make with A Spoonful of Sugar designs and tutorials. You can find our free tutorial “How to make a Pencil Case”  here. 

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  1. quilary says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:02 am

    Clever paper piecing! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the pattern:)

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  2. sbsudbury says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Thanks very much for the chance to win this pattern.
    sharon.bourque@sympatico.ca

    Reply
  3. STEINKJERRINGA says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:44 am

    I am a teacher and I have also designed a pen case like the first one…

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  4. Barbara says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:51 am

    ohhhh i like it!!!!
    thanks for all!

    Reply
  5. Penny D says

    September 13, 2012 at 4:45 am

    Those are adorable!

    Reply
  6. christina #4635 says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the pattern!! I cannot wait to try to piece “pencils” together on the next one!

    Reply
  7. annemarie says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:55 am

    How exciting – would love to win this pattern.

    Reply
  8. ahappydistraction.com says

    September 14, 2012 at 3:46 am

    I love the gray one with the blue zip. Totally adorable with those little pencils.

    Reply
  9. Mama Urchin says

    September 15, 2012 at 5:30 am

    I’d love to win those patterns!

    Reply
  10. drmithome says

    September 15, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Love these paper piecing patterns and seeing what people make with them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. memmens says

    September 15, 2012 at 6:24 am

    These are so gorgeous – such clever ladies. Think I might be making some pencil cases for Christmas gifts – great tutorial, thanks!

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  12. wonkeybobbin says

    September 15, 2012 at 7:22 am

    Oh I love! Those highlighters are the cutest, and a pencil case with a pencil pieced on it would be the sweetest little gift

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  13. TX Sarah says

    September 15, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I would love to win these patterns. I’ve been sewing quilts for the Ronald McDonald House lately, and I think these would be great for the kids’ quilts.

    Reply
  14. paulapatchwork says

    September 15, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Oh! How I’d love to own those patterns! tks fr the chance! xx

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  15. Amy DeCesare says

    September 15, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    So adorable! I love to do paper piecing, and these patterns are perfect for that project!

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  16. Simone de Klerk says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:39 am

    I would love to win the pattern set for Going back to school. Would make a case like that for my DH and one of my sisters, since they will both start a new training this week.

    Reply
  17. Suzanne says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:40 am

    I am a sucker for a pencil pouch but a pencil pouch with a paper pieced label sewn into the design, now that makes me swoon. Incredible!

    Reply
  18. Archie the wonder dog says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:42 am

    I’d love to make one of those pencil cases – I love that pencil design!

    Reply
  19. craftytammie says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:00 am

    these are really fun! thanks for the chance to win!

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  20. Colleen says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:10 am

    I love the pencil pouches because they are so versatile! I like the pencil the best!

    Reply
  21. Elsa says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:50 am

    I just love Kerry and Penny’s designs and would love to have a copy of the pencils and markers. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  22. Robin noteverstill says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Their designs are so great, aren’t they? I’d love to make this case for my oldest daughter- she just started 1st grade and says it’s “real school” because there’s homework now 🙂

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  23. Shmum says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:26 am

    the oencil cases are sooooo cute! x

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  24. Lisa M says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:29 am

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this great pattern. I have three children – 1 girl and 2 boys – and would love to be able to make them their very own pencil case that is unique and easy to identify.

    Reply
  25. wooLynn says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:35 am

    I love this pattern! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  26. nettie says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:49 am

    these are so cute!

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  27. Heleen Groot says

    September 16, 2012 at 7:50 am

    Pfeeew. Even with the time difference I am just in time! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  28. pennydog says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I’d love to stitch those pencils up!

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  29. Heidi Staples says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I love all the designs — paper piecing and pencil case — in this post. Lovely!

    Reply
  30. Candice says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Oh, how I would love to win- I drool over all their designs 🙂 Thanks for the chance~!

    Reply
  31. Kathy MacKie says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:52 am

    I have two Grand daughters who would love a handmade pencil case.!

    Reply
  32. mary van note says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:59 am

    So cute!

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  33. Mary on Lake Pulaski says

    September 16, 2012 at 9:59 am

    It is a cute pattern for sure!

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  34. legato1958 says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Super cute idea and pattern!

    susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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  35. Quilter in the Gap says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:26 am

    They are so talented with paper piecing, and and other things of course. This is a great giveaway. Thanks

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  36. nettie says

    September 16, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Whatt a super cute pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

    Reply
  37. Jo says

    September 16, 2012 at 11:31 am

    What a great giveaway. I really like that pencil case! Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  38. Barbara Woods says

    September 16, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    love that pattern thanks

    Reply
  39. Cindy Sews says

    September 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Wow! The pencil case is so unique. I would love to win the pattern!

    Reply
  40. Rhonda D. says

    September 16, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Love the pencil case. Thanks for the chance
    to win.

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  41. Kylie says

    September 16, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I love your pencil case and piecing a pencil onto it is such a great idea!

    Reply
  42. hueisei says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Wow. Very cute pencil case!

    Reply
  43. Jennie P. says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I totally need to make some pouches!! I love the back to school patterns. The colored pencils are really cute!

    Reply
  44. Lynn says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    i love the back to school patterns!

    Reply
  45. Almerinda Duarte says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Those are so cute. I’d love to win.

    Reply
  46. ELNM says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I’ve never tried paper piecing before (it seems a little complicated), but this charming pattern looks do-able for a beginner. Thanks to all for the chance to win!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  47. sandra k williams says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    i love the back to school patterns and the pencil one is so cute. i might just make some for my daughters friends for Christmas. that is if i should win it. thanks for this chance.

    Reply
  48. sandra k williams says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    i love the back to school patterns and the pencil one is so cute. i might just make some for my daughters friends for Christmas. that is if i should win it. thanks for this chance.

    Reply
  49. heidiabc says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    They are such talented ladies! I love, love, love the pencil!

    Reply
  50. Lee says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Great patterns! I love pencil design.

    Reply
  51. BB says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Wow!!!! I love, love the pencil tutorials!! Ya’ll are so gifted!!!! Thanks, Brenda

    Reply
  52. Tamie says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I might need to make a pencil case for myself. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  53. Scooby Lou ... says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Great Stuff.

    I have followed your tutorial with sucess and would love to try the Sew-Ichigo pattern variation.

    Thank you

    Reply
  54. ljeanne says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I really like the pencil.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  55. elnorac says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Wow! Another wonderful pattern from Sew-Ichigo! And you’ve used it in such a clever way for your pencil cases! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. Am going to go check out your pencil case tutorial now!

    Reply
  56. Linda Coleman says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:48 am

    what a great giveaway. pencil cases are always useful for so many things

    Reply
  57. Carmen says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Their patterns are just adorable — I seriously need to set aside some time in order to make them!

    Reply
  58. kathy says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:46 am

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Love the pattern.

    Reply
  59. Lettyb says

    September 17, 2012 at 7:27 am

    So cute – I’ll admit I don’t have children in school still, but I’d make them for me!

    Reply
  60. Alexandra Abarca says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Nice idea.

    Thanks.

    Ale
    Costa Rica
    aleabarca612@gmail.com

    Reply
  61. Pattij says

    September 18, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Would love this pattern!
    Evin5 at aol dot com

    Reply

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