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Chick Coaster

February 6, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sewing for holidays is my favourite type of sewing. It really makes family celebrations more special when there is a handmade element. My latest design is the Chick Coaster Mug Rug. These are cute, cheerful and bright - perfect for Easter, spring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns

Christmas Star Table Runner

January 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

The Star Table Runner Sewing Pattern is really versatile and it can look so different depending on your fabric choices. In the Christmas Star Table Runner sample, I used a minimalist colour palette - soft greys and white with a pop of red giving it a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas DIY, Christmas table, home decor, patchwork, quilting, sewing pattern, star table runner, table runner

Triangle Sewing Kit

January 29, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I couldn't resist making another project with the gorgeous Tilda Cotton Beach collection. This Triangle Sewing Kit duo looks fantastic in this lovely beach themed fabric. The Travel Sewing Kit is my most popular pattern. It is a clever design which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: pdf sewing pattern, sewing kit, Tilda, Tilda Cotton Beach, travel sewing kit

Valentines Sewing Projects

January 27, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful ways to show your love this Valentine's Day, why not try making a handmade gift for your sweetheart? Nothing says "I care" more than a personalized present that you put your time and effort into. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: beginner sewing patterns, love, pdf sewing pattern, scrap buster, sewing, sewing pattern, Valentines Day

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

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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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