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Popular Coaster and Mug Rug Patterns

October 28, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love sewing and want to make something quick and easy, why not try making some coasters or mug rugs? These are small fabric mats that you can use to protect your table from hot or cold drinks, or just to add some color and charm to your home. … [Read more...]

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Christmas Tree Quilt Blocks

October 27, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Creating holiday decorations is my favourite type of project! If you enjoy making on-of-a-kind Christmas decorations, you will love our new patterns. I have created two amazing Christmas tree foundation paper piecing quilt block bundles that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, beginner quilt block, bundle, Christmas, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block, tree, tree block

Advent Houses

October 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a festive and fun sewing project to make this holiday season? If so, you will love our latest sewing pattern - Advent Houses! This is a charming and whimsical pattern that will add some magic to your Christmas countdown. Each … [Read more...]

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Sewing Projects for Cat and Dog Lovers

October 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

In this post, I will share with you some of the best sewing patterns to make for cat and dog lovers. Whether you want to make a pet food mat, a dog toy, or a cute bag, there is something here that suits your taste and skill level. At the end of the … [Read more...]

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Forest Fantasy Tree Quilt Block

October 16, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing my latest foundation paper piecing tree quilt block - Forest Fantasy. This block is available in 5 sizes and features a tree with diagonal stripes. I have made these blocks using the scraps from the Reverie fabric range by Ruby Star … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas sewing, foundation paper piecing, fpp, holiday quilt, quilt block, tree block

Free Sewing Projects for Beginners

October 14, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

If you are new to sewing and want to try some easy and fun projects, this blog post is for you! I will share with you free and easy sewing patterns for beginners that you can make in no time. Sewing is a great way to express your personality, make … [Read more...]

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Puppy Pouch

October 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to share with you my latest sewing pattern - the Puppy Pouch! This is a cute and practical pouch that features a dog applique on the front and a drawstring closure on the top. It's perfect for storing your essentials, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, dog lover, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, sewing pattern

Sell What You Sew

October 7, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With the cost of living continuing to rise, it is great to have a side hustle to bring in extra money, especially as we head towards the holiday season. Savvy shoppers are appreciating the value of purchasing one of a kind handmade items as unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: cash, scraps, sewing, sewing room, side hustle, small business

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Threading a needle doesn’t have to be fiddly — the Threading a needle doesn’t have to be fiddly — these 9 simple tips make it so much easier. Perfect for beginners, tired eyes, or late‑night sewing sessions.Here are tools I use in my own sewing room:Easy‑thread needles, beeswax + scissors from @sohmo_au
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(Not sponsored — just products I genuinely use and love.)Save this for your next sewing project ✨ Comment NEWSLETTER to sign up for my weekly newsletter - I share sewing tips, free tutorials, articles, and studio news every Sunday.Everyone has their own little threading tricks - share yours below!  #sewingtips #sewingforbeginners #sewingtools #sewinghacks #sewingroom
This little Travel Sewing Kit is one of my most‑us This little Travel Sewing Kit is one of my most‑used makes — and it’s more versatile than you might think.You can sew it with the felt leaf to hold your pins and needles… or leave the felt out and use it for coins, jewellery, earbuds, hair ties or other everyday essentials. One pattern, two ways — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting.If you’d like the pattern link, comment TRAVEL and I’ll send it straight to your DMs.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewingkit #scrapsewing #sewingpattern #weekendsew #sewfun
The Elastic Pencil Case has been one of my most‑lo The Elastic Pencil Case has been one of my most‑loved patterns for years — it’s quick to sew, attaches neatly to any journal, and is perfect for pens, markers, scissors, and all your everyday stationery. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and wonderfully practical.The Elastic Pencil Case is our Pattern of the Week and is 25% off for a couple more days.If you’d like the pattern link, comment EPC and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern details: Elastic Pencil Case is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#elasticpencilcase #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The small Quadra Pouch is the perfect size for sew The small Quadra Pouch is the perfect size for sewing notions, clips, threads, and all those little bits that get lost in your sewing room. It has a neat flat base for structure, four coordinated fabrics for a modern look, and sweet finishing touches like tags and cord end caps.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — everything I love in a quick afternoon sew.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch ( 3 Sizes) is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #drawstringpouch #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s f The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s fun to sew and endlessly useful. It has a neat flat base for structure, each corner uses a different print for a coordinated look, and the small + medium sizes can be made from layer cake squares — perfect for scraps. Add a tag and matching cord end caps for a sweet finishing touch.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — all the things I love in a project.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quad A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quadra Pouch. I love mixing a polka dot, gingham, small floral, and large floral in the same colour family — it’s such an easy way to create a coordinated look from scraps or fat quarters. This project ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage.The tag and matching cord covers are my favourite finishing touches — small details that make the whole pouch feel extra special.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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