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Woodland Shack Sack

September 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Have you seen the new range of fabric by Tilda, Hibernation? It is the sweetest range for fall/autumn, featuring sleeping animals - squirrels, birds, and mice. It also includes some lovely woodland motifs such as mushrooms, acorns, leaves and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, childrens sewing, drawstring bag, Hibernation, house, imaginative play, pouch, sewing for kids, sewing pattern, Spooky Shack Sack, Tilda

Mushroom Ornament

September 10, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

*** Get your free Mushroom Ornament Pattern here. ***If you love sewing and crafting, you will love this free, beginner friendly pattern for the Mushroom Ornament. This fabric and felt ornament can be hung on your Christmas tree or used as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: autumn, beginner, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas table, fall, felt, ornament, scrapbuster, woodland

Sunburst Quilt Block

September 5, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some brightness and warmth to your quilting projects? If so, you might want to try the Sunburst Block, a foundation paper piecing pattern that creates a stunning sun-like design. The Sunburst Quilt Block … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, colourful quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, modern quilt, pdf quilt pattern, pdf sewing pattern, quilt, quilt block

Handy Guide to Quilt Sizes

August 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you are a sewist or a quilter, you know how important it is to have the right measurements for your projects. Whether you are making a quilt, a pillow, a bedspread, or a doona/duvet cover, you need to know the size of the mattress and the quilt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: fpp, quilt, quilt blocks, quilt sizes, scrapbuster

Spooky Shack Sack

August 28, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I’m so excited to share with you my latest sewing pattern, the Spooky Shack Sack. This is a fun and festive project that you can make in time for Halloween. 🎃This drawstring bag is shaped like a haunted house, with a natural linen base … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bats, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, Halloween, Holidays, house bag

Basket Quilt Block

August 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of the most classic and versatile quilt blocks is the basket block. It can be used to create a variety of patterns and designs, from traditional to modern. If you love basket blocks, you’ll love our new foundation paper piecing pattern that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fpp quilt block, mini quilt block, modern quilt, quilt block, rainbow quilt, scrap

Raw Edge Applique: A Quick and Easy Sewing Technique

August 19, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some personality to your sewing projects? If so, you might want to try raw edge applique. Raw edge applique is a technique where you cut out shapes from fabric and stitch them onto another fabric, leaving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: applique, raw edge applique, scrap, scrap buster, sewing illustration

Spinning Log Cabin Quilt Block

August 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am super excited to introduce my newest foundation paper piecing quilt block pattern - Spinning Log Cabin. This is a modern twist on the classic log cabin block, with a dynamic spiral effect that creates movement and interest. The pattern comes in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, log cabin, mini quilt, pdf pattern, quilt block, scrap buster

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Festive sewing season is officially underway ✨ Thi Festive sewing season is officially underway ✨
This Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for holding small gifts, treats, notions, or tiny treasures. I stitched this
version using the charming Tilda Merry Little Christmas range, and the colours are just so sweet for holiday sewing.If you’re planning handmade gifts this year, this little pouch is such an easy win.🎄 Comment MINI and I’ll send you the product link
✨ Quick to sew, lovely to gift, perfect for festive sewingPattern: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Pattern — available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop (links in profile)Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas @tilda_australia
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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