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Stylish Silverware Holder

February 6, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love creating projects that can be easily made in an afternoon. Perfect for time poor sewists! My latest quick sew is the Stylish Silverware Holder. Designed to hold a knife, fork, spoon and napkin, this sweet holder keeps all your cutlery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cutlery, foundation paper piecing, fussy cut, novelty fabrics, piping, pouch, sewing, sewing pattern, silverware, table

Sail Boat Quilt Block

February 4, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I live near the Indian Ocean in Western Australia. I love to go for a regular walk down to the boat harbour and beach. Our beautiful marina inspired my latest foundation paper pieced quilt block - Sail Boat Quilt Block.This easy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner, boat, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt, quilt block, sail, scrap sewing, sewing pattern

Braided Heart Table Set

January 29, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Is your table needing a refresh? Create a beautiful placemat and matching mugrug set using the Braided Heart Table Set pattern. Made from two coordinating fabrics (light and dark), it was inspired by Scandinavian woven paper hearts which are popular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, mugrug, placemat, sewing pattern, Tilda, Tilda SUnday Brunch

Heart Charms

January 27, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hearts are a popular motif for Valentines Day or for anytime of year! My latest set of small foundation paper pieced heart charms feature three different foundation paper pieced hearts set in a 3-inch wooden embroidery hoop. The blocks are sized … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: charms, decor, foundation paper piecing, gift, heart, hoop, Valentines Day, Valentines sewing

Novelty Fabrics: A Sewist’s Guide to Creative Projects

January 24, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Novelty fabrics are the spice of the sewing world, adding a dash of excitement and personality to any project. These fabrics come in a myriad of themes and prints, from whimsical animals and vibrant florals to holiday motifs and cartoon characters. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: fussy cut, holiday, novelty fabric, seasonal, sewing, sewing pattern

Love Letter Mugrug

January 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Love Letter Mugrug! This charming foundation paper pieced project features an envelope with a love heart on the flap, perfect for Valentine's Day or any time of year. Easily constructed in an afternoon, this sweet project adds a touch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, mugrug, sewing, sewing pattern, Valentines Day, Valentines sewing

Sewing Joy: Make your Own Tiny Tote

January 15, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Combining pretty fabrics together to make something new is one of the joys of sewing. My Tiny Tote pattern is ideal for using as a makeup bag, pencil case, or to store supplies for sewing on the go. Despite their small size, they can hold a number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, pencil case, sewing pattern, sewing project, Tilda, Tilda SUnday Brunch, zip, zippered pouch

Braided Heart Mugrug and Placemat Set

January 12, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Braided Heart Mugrug Pattern has had a fabulous "glow-up" and now includes two sizes: placemat and a mugrug/coaster. With professional illustrations and step-by-step diagrams, it's an ideal project for beginners.Add some love to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, heart, mugrug, patchwork, placemat, sewing pattern, Valentines Day

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The Luma Bucket — pretty storage in two sizes. Mak The Luma Bucket — pretty storage in two sizes.
Make it with the woven FPP star or keep it simple with two fabrics.Perfect for organising, gifting, storing sewing notions, and using up favourite scraps.Comment LUMA for the pattern link.Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #beginnersewingproject #fpp #handmadegifts #sewingroomstorage
A sweet and super‑useful Luma Bucket stitched in t A sweet and super‑useful Luma Bucket stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection. Perfect for organising your sewing space, gifting, or adding a pretty handmade touch around the home. I’ve loved
working with these charming prints and colours.Village Life releases 1 October — thanks to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.Comment LUMA for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Luma Bucket (2 Sizes) - Pattern available in the Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #tildavillagelife #tildafabrics #sewingpattern #sewingcommunity
Tiny makes with big Christmas charm. These Threade Tiny makes with big Christmas charm. These Threaded Tokens are the sweetest way to turn your festive scraps into handmade gift tags, ornaments, or keepsake toppers — and they sew up in minutes.In this reel, I’m sharing the quick step‑by‑step so you can stitch a few for your holiday gifting this week. Perfect for fussy‑cutting your favourite Christmas prints and adding a personal touch to every
parcel.🧵 Comment TOKEN and I’ll send you the free pattern!Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas @tilda_australia#christmasdiyideas
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Pumpkin season is officially here 🎃✨ I’ve gathered Pumpkin season is officially here 🎃✨
I’ve gathered nine of my favourite pumpkin projects — patchwork, mugrugs, charms, and four FPP blocks — to inspire your fall sewing this weekend.Pumpkins are the ultimate autumn motif: cosy, nostalgic, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you love farmhouse neutrals, bright Halloween prints, or modern solids, there’s a pumpkin style to match your fabric stash.Swipe through for ideas, colour palettes, and all nine designs.Comment PUMPKIN and I’ll send the pattern links straight to you.Happy fall stitching 🍂🧵#fallsewing #weekendsewing #beginnersew #ASpoonfulofSugarDesigns #sewfun
Quadra Pouch — Tilda Village Life ✨ Made with 8 be Quadra Pouch — Tilda Village Life ✨
Made with 8 beautiful fabrics from the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection (releasing 1 October), this scrappy Quadra Pouch is such a joy to sew. Each corner reveals a different print, and the shaped
panels give it a neat flat base that stands tall, then folds flat between uses.I’m sharing it so you can see every angle — the colours, the details, and that satisfying cinch‑close moment.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.With thanks to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric samples.#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #scrapfriendlysewing
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A sweet little Christmas make that’s reusable and A sweet little Christmas make that’s reusable and so fun to sew. The Ribbon Gift Box stands tall with shaped panels, then folds flat between uses — a clever, eco‑friendly alternative to wrapping paper
and perfect for gifting treats, notions, or tiny treasures.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and beautiful in Tilda Merry Little Christmas.It’s also our Pattern of the Week, so it’s 25% off this week only.Comment BOX and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox. Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @tilda_australia#christmassewing #ribbongiftbox #scrapfriendlysewing #holidaysewing
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