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Easter Coaster Pattern

March 1, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Holidays are extra special with the addition of small handmade touches. My current sewing focus is our upcoming Easter holiday and making some pretty patchwork additions to our Easter decorating. My latest sewing pattern, Bunny Coaster, is a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bunny coaster, Easter, easter table, gifts to sew, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, quilt

Bunny Coaster

February 21, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love decorating my home for holidays. As summer is slowly coming to an end, I am starting to plan for Easter. My latest pdf sewing pattern is the Bunny Coaster - perfect for Easter, springtime, or any time! This is such a fun little project to sew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, Easter, Etsy, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, scrapbuster, sewing pattern

Zakka Card Wallet

February 6, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Scrap buster projects are amongst my favourite. It is always fun to incorporate your treasured scraps to make a new item so that no scrap goes unwasted. If you are looking for a fun scrap buster project for your monochromatic scraps, check out the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, foundation paper piecing, fpp, pdf pattern, scrap buster

Hexie Heart Trivet

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

The Hexie Heart Placemat is a versatile pattern that can be used as a trivet, potholder, doiley, mug rug or placemat. I wanted to make a trivet to use with my favourite mint green teaset - Polka Rose by Royal Albert. It is pretty mint green fine bone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, heart, Valentines Day

Heart Clasp Purse

January 23, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

The perfect accessory for a special Valentines day dinner is this pretty Heart Clasp Purse. I made this using a kit from Zakka Workshop. The kit comes with the heart clasp purse frame, paper string, full sized templates, comprehensive instructions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: purses

Hexie Heart Placemat

January 9, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Now that Christmas is over and I have packed away all my holiday dĂ©cor, I am starting to plan for Valentine's Day. I assembled all of my favourite pink and red fabrics - tiny florals, polka dots, stripes and more - for my inspiration. Pink and red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: Mothers Day, pdf pattern, placemat, sew for home, sewing, Valentines Day

Happy New Year

January 6, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Wishing you a a wonderful 2021 filled with good health, happiness, and creativity. Thanks so much for all your support during 2020. I am looking forward to a brand new year and hope to find more time for sewing and creative pursuits.At the end … [Read more...]

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Christmas Shortbread Stars

December 19, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of the many things I love about Christmas is baking our family's favourite festive treats. I love giving home baked gifts from my kitchen - they make heart felt treats for family and friends. One of my "must do" recipes each year are these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: baking, bonne maman, gifts from the kitchen

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The Handy Drawstring Pouch has been having a big m The Handy Drawstring Pouch has been having a big moment this week — and it’s no surprise why. Makers love a project that’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and gift‑ready… and this little pouch ticks every box.From sewing rooms to travel bags to handmade gifts, it’s one of our most popular patterns ever, and I’ve loved seeing all the beautiful versions you’ve been stitching.Swipe through to see why makers keep coming back to this sweet, clever design — and why it’s the perfect weekend make if you’re looking for something fun and satisfying.The pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop. Comment HANDY and I’ll send the link straight to you.The cover fabric is the newly released Tilda Songbird.#handydrawstringpouch #easypouchpattern
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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
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