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Valentine’s Dresden Placemat

January 26, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I made a Valentine's Dresden Placemat to add a pop of colour and a touch of handmade to my home for Valentine's Day. The Dresden Placemat pattern is a fun design that can be used as a placemat, mug rug, coaster, or tray mat.I bought a charm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, dresden plate, mugrug, pdf sewing pattern, placemat, scrap buster

Scrappy Star Table Runner

January 23, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

The Star Table Runner is a versatile pattern and can be minimal or bright depending on your choice of fabrics. In this scrappy table runner version I used 15 different fat quarters from Tilda Lemon Tree collection (an older range released in Feb … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Ohio star, pdf sewing pattern, sewing, table runner, Tilda, tilda lemon tree

Mini Valentines House

January 20, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love making little handmade elements for holidays. For Valentines Day I made a set of mini Valentines Houses using the Mini Holiday House pattern. I had a charm square pack of a sweet fabric range - Sincerely Yours by Moda Fabrics. The purple. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: heart, pdf sewing pattern, sewing, Valentines Day

Star Table Runner

January 16, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I love the new Tilda fabric range, Cotton Beach, which will be released on 1 February 2022. The fabric has sea motifs, including a lovely large scale coral print in four colourways, which was perfect for my new table runner design. The Star Table … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: home decor, Ohio star, patchwork, quilt, star, table runner, Tilda, Tilda Cotton Beach

Sewing Tool Pouch

January 8, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Is it just me, or do you like starting the New Year with new stationery supplies? I like to start the new year organised so have treated myself to new stationery supplies. This meant I needed a new pouch to keep them close at hand in my sewing studio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: pouch, rotary cutter sewing tool pouch, sewing room, Tilda, Tilda Cotton Beach

Cotton Reel Coaster

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

I always have a drink on hand when I am "working" in my sewing studio - generally tea or iced water. I worry about staining/marking my delicates fabrics if I leave any moisture on my cutting mat or sewing desk. To solve this problem I designed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas DIY, coaster, cotton reel, Etsy, gifts to sew, mug rug, pdf sewing pattern, vintage

Mermaid Pouch

January 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I made this Mermaid Pouch with the lovely Tilda Cotton Beach collection (due to be released on February 1). Featuring shells and sea anemones, it makes a sweet little drawstring bag. I love the gorgeous shades of green and gold in the fabrics I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring pouch, hexie garden pouch, Tilda, Tilda Cotton Beach

Best of 2021

December 29, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

2021 has been another year filled with a mix of highs and lows, challenges and opportunities. I have found that crafty pursuits such as sewing and crochet have helped me with mindfulness and learning new skills, and were a welcome reprieve from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, pdf sewing pattern, scrap buster, sewing

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Welcome, new friends! I’m Lisa, the maker behind A Welcome, new friends! I’m Lisa, the maker behind A Spoonful of Sugar Designs 🧵If you’re looking for sewing projects that are: • Beginner‑friendly (easy to start) • Scrap‑friendly (use what you already have) • Quick to sew (finish in a weekend) • Giftable (perfect for sharing handmade love)…you’ve found your spot.I’d love to get to know you — please introduce yourself in the comments so we can connect. And if you’d like weekly inspiration, subscriber‑only freebies, and discounts, comment NEWSLETTER below to join my mailing list.I’m so glad you’re here — let’s make sewing part of your everyday.#sewingcommunity #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #quicksewingproject #giftablemakes
Sew Everyday Kitchen Helpers 🤍 A cosy collection o Sew Everyday Kitchen Helpers 🤍 A cosy collection of pot holders, oven mitts, and hot pads designed for real, everyday use — and perfect for your next weekend sewing session.These projects are:
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✨ Love polka dots? Step inside a fairy‑tale pouch! ✨ Love polka dots? Step inside a fairy‑tale pouch! ✨ These little Mushroom Houses are perfect hideaways for treasures — whether it’s sewing notions, kids’ keepsakes, or even dice for game night. A quick make that’s as magical as it is practical. 🍄💫Find the pattern in our shop or Etsy, and don’t forget:
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Got scraps piling up again? Turn those tiny offcut Got scraps piling up again? Turn those tiny offcuts into the cutest little storage solution — the Bitsy Basket! Quick to sew, endlessly useful, and just plain adorable. Perfect for holding clips, threads, or even a little treat.Save this idea for your next scrap‑busting session, and don’t forget: 👉 Comment BASKET for the pattern link!Pattern Details: Bitsy Basket PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #sewinglove #scrapbusing #sewingcommunity #weekendsewing
🔌✂️ Tame Your Cords in Style! Our Cord Cosy keeps 🔌✂️ Tame Your Cords in Style! Our Cord Cosy keeps chargers, earbuds, and cables neat and tidy — no more tangles in your bag or drawer. It’s scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and a quick sew you’ll love.✨ Free pattern available — comment CORD and I’ll send you the link to the pattern.🌸 Perfect weekend project + a thoughtful handmade gift idea.#scrapsewing #sewinglove #weekendsewing #beginnersewingproject #sewingtutorial
🐇 Turn Scraps into Bunnies! ✂️ From a pile of fabr 🐇 Turn Scraps into Bunnies! ✂️ From a pile of fabric scraps to the sweetest Bunny Coaster — perfect for spring sewing, Easter baskets, or just a cheerful touch in your home. 🌸✨ Beginner‑friendly + scrap‑happy project. 💬 Comment BUNNY for a link to our bunny patterns. 📌 Save this reel for your weekend sewing inspiration!#bunnycoaster #scrapsewing #springsewing #eastersewing #handmadegifts
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