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Rotary Cutter Sewing Tool Pouch

November 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is no secret that I love to combine my favourite scraps to create one of a kind projects so no scrap goes unwasted. In my latest pattern, I have combined all my cheery sunny yellow fabric pieces into a handy rotary cutter sewing tool pouch. This … [Read more...]

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

Farmhouse Pumpkin Placemat

November 10, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love decorating my table for holidays to make our family celebrations more special. When we lived in USA we celebrated Thanksgiving with friends. Even though we don't celebrate Thanksgiving her in Australia, I still enjoy making pumpkin pie and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, fall, Halloween, holiday, mugrug, placemat, pumpkin, sewing pattern, thanksgiving

Love Needle Case

October 24, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Love Needle Case is our latest sewing project design. I designed this especially for sewists, to have a pretty and practical place to stow your needles, pins, etc when sewing on the go. It was designed to use all of those orphan pre-cuts that you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: gifts to sew, heart, needle book, needle case, pdf sewing pattern, sewing kit

Top Halloween Sewing Projects

October 17, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Halloween is a great time to unleash your creativity and sew some spooky and fun projects for your home. Whether you want to make a cozy quilt, a festive pillow, a creepy garland, or a trick-or-treat bag, there are so many Halloween sewing projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: autumn, beginner friendly, fall, Halloween, holiday, holiday sewing, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern

Ghoster Coaster

October 15, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Coasters (or if you prefer mug rugs) are a great way to add a holiday decorating element and can be quickly made to suit the occasion. My latest Halloween sewing pattern is for the Ghoster Coaster - a spooky duo that featuring a low volume patchwork … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, ghost, Halloween, mug rug, pdf sewing pattern

Pretty Tissue Cosy

October 2, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Florals, gingham and lace are always a pretty combination. Spring has arrived so I made a pretty tissue cover to celebrate. I had this sweet Atsuko Matsuyama floral in my stash which combined perfectly with a floral ruffled trim with crochet edge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Vintage Haberdashery Tagged With: sewing, sewing tutorials, vintage haberdashery

Halloween Patchwork Pumpkin Coaster

September 27, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to get busy with sewing Halloween projects for your home. One idea to add some Halloween magic to your table, is making a set of Halloween coasters/mug rugs.Using orange and grey/black … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Halloween, patchwork, sew for home, sewing pattern

Tilda Puff Pouch

September 18, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to sew with the new release range of Tilda fabric, Windy Days. It is a gorgeous fabric collection celebrating autumn. The colour palette is lovely - pinks, teal, mustard, grey, and blue. I can't resist buttons and this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, pdf pattern, pouch, puff pouch, Tilda, Tilda Windy Days

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A sweet little make for Valentine’s Day ❤️ This Lo A sweet little make for Valentine’s Day ❤️ This Love Tag is stitched from felt, fabric and ribbon scraps — quick, beginner‑friendly, and such a lovely way to personalise a gift.This version features the beautiful Liberty Gifts from the Garden florals, and I’ll show you the simple steps from cutting to finishing.If you’d like the free pattern, comment TAG and I’ll send it straight to you.#sewingproject #scrapbusting #valentinesewing #libertyfabric #sewingtutorial @regent_street_fabrics
A colourful little project that’s as practical as A colourful little project that’s as practical as it is pretty. The Dresden Needlebook is beginner friendly, scrap friendly, and wonderfully quick to sew — the perfect little gift‑ready make. It keeps your needles, pins, scissors, and notions organised with a felt page, two pockets, and a secure snap closure. Ideal for sewing on the go or adding a sweet handmade touch to a friend’s sewing kit.Pattern of the Week — 25% off. Comment NEEDLEBOOK for a link to the pattern. #sewingonthego #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #handmadegiftsideas  #dresdenneedlebook
The sweetest little duo ✨ Two tiny pouches that ar The sweetest little duo ✨ Two tiny pouches that are beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps. They make the loveliest handmade gifts, and now you can sew both with the Handy Drawstring Pouch + Mini Treat Pouch bundle.You also save 25% when you buy the bundle - a little thank you for buying our most popular pouch patterns.Tell me… which one would you sew first?Patterns linked in bio. Comment BAGDUO for the bundle link.Fabric Credit: Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks to @tilda_australia#tildasongbird #ilovetilda #beginnersewingpatterns #sewingcommunity #makersgonnamake
Turning pretty fabric scraps into something sweet Turning pretty fabric scraps into something sweet — this Handy Drawstring Pouch is such a joy to sew. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to make, and the perfect little gift for anyone who loves handmade touches. Comment HANDY for the pattern link. Made in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection. Pattern available in our Pattern store.Shown with our free pattern for the Threaded Tokens.Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric gift. #tildasongbird #tildafabric #sewingpattern #beginnersew #stashfriendly
Sharing a closer look at the Handy Drawstring Pouc Sharing a closer look at the Handy Drawstring Pouch today — a sweet little project that’s as practical as it is pretty. I stitched this one in the blue and gold colourway of the Tilda Songbird collection and love how the soft watercolour florals shine in a small make. The pouch features cleverly shaped panels (with no boxed corners), stands tall when in use, and folds completely flat for storage. It’s also reversible, which makes it such a fun and versatile sew.   These little pouches are perfect for organising your sewing room, gifting to a friend, or popping into a project bag.The pattern includes three sizes, and you can find it in both my Pattern Store and Etsy shop. Comment HANDY and I’ll send the link straight to your inbox.A big thank you to @tilda_australia for gifting the beautiful fabric.#tildasongbird #drawstringbagpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #tildafabrics #sewingproject
Why sewists love the Baker’s Buddy… Smooth curves, Why sewists love the Baker’s Buddy… Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. It’s practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most popular patterns because it actually gets used in the kitchen.If you’re looking for a quick win that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the link to the pattern (available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
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