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Heart Block

October 22, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a beginner friendly foundation paper piecing block, the Heart Block is a great place to start. Using two contrasting fabrics for the heart, teamed with a low volume background, you will soon have simple and accurately pieced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Beginner firendly, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, heart block, patchwork, quilt block, Valentines Day

Pineapple Block

October 15, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

You asked for it and I have delivered! I have just released my first foundation paper piecing quilt block - Pineapple Block. This will be part of a new range of foundation paper piecing quilt blocks in a range of sizes. The Pineapple Block is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt, quilt block, scrap buster

Hexie Pumpkin Placemat

October 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am excited to release the latest pattern in the Hexie Placemat series - the Hexie Pumpkin Placemat! This placemat is perfect for fall/autumn, Halloween or Thanksgiving. The Hexie Pumpkin Placemat features a foundation paper pieced pumpkin in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, hexagon, hexie, mug rug, patchwork, placemat, pot holder, trivet

Beginner Placemat to Sew

October 1, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Teaching others to sew is such a rewarding activity. Nothing beats the joy of creating something from start to finish. I have taught my kids and friends to sew over the years. It is always best to start with an easy project that can be completed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, beginner sewing pattern, coaster, mugrug, placemat, sewing, trivet

Pumpkin Puff Pouch

September 22, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Want to make a cute Pumpkin Puff Pouch? Keep reading for all the details for this project, including a free leaf template you can use. Perfect for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Beginner friendly and a fun afternoon project!I have given the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: drawstring bag, Halloween, pdf pattern, pouch, pumpkin, thanksgiving

Pumpkin Placemat

September 17, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Farmhouse Pumpkin Placemat is a quick, beginner friendly project to add a fall vibe to your home decor. You need a couple of fat quarters of fabric for your placemat, plus a small scrap of fabric for the pumpkin stem. In the original pattern, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: autumn, beginner sewing pattern, fall, Halloween, pumpkin, sewing, sewing pattern, thanksgiving

Acorn Coaster

September 11, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Seasonal projects are so much fun to sew and are a great way to freshen up your decor throughout the year. If you are heading into autumn / fall, then how about stitching up a set of Patchwork Acorn Coasters? In this sweet duo, I used the soon to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: acorn, coaster, Etsy, mugrug, patchwork, pdf pattern, Tilda, Tilda Hometown

Cat Placemat

September 4, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hometown is the latest Tilda fabric collection launching in October 2022. It is a cosy collection inspired by the love of home and community. It was a perfect collection for the Cosy Cat Placemat. Cat lovers will delight in autumnal fabric featuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, cat lover, coaster, Etsy, patchwork, pattern store, pdf sewing pattern, placemat, Tilda, Tilda fabric, Tilda Hometown

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There’s something so soothing about sewing small, There’s something so soothing about sewing small, comforting projects… especially the ones that feel as lovely to gift as they do to keep.This week I’ve been stitching up a little calm with this Self‑Care Bundle — a relaxing eye pillow and a soft, weighted heatpack designed for quiet moments, tired shoulders, and anyone who needs a gentle pause.Both projects are beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew… the kind of makes that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend. Perfect for someone special, or for adding a little comfort to your own daily routine.This set is sewn in the beautiful Tilda Creating Memories collection - thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous fabrics.If you’d like to sew your own set, I’ve bundled both patterns together with a 25% saving. Use the code word SELFCARE in the comments and I’ll send the link straight to you.Here’s to stitching a little calm into the week ahead 🤍#sewingproject #tildafabrics #makersgonnamake #sewinglove #handmadegifts
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
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