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Merry and Bright Napkins

December 6, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I created a pair of Merry and Bright Christmas Napkins to add festive cheer to our table. Featuring lettering that is raw edged appliqued onto ready made napkins. This is a fun scrap busting project, and can be easily made in an afternoon.I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas table, raw edge applique, scrap buster, sewing illustration

Monogrammed Lavender Pillows

November 30, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love to incorporate handmade into my gift giving. My Mum recently celebrated her 80th birthday and I made her a personalised monogrammed sachet filled with lavender. The cross stitched "M' was stitched onto white linen and then framed with pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: cross stitch, gifts to sew, lavender, Liberty

Scrappy Mini Stocking

November 24, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Christmas is my favourite time of year. Nothing beats sewing and creating special touches for your families Christmas celebrations. This year, instead of using the traditional Christmas Crackers (bonbons), I have made Scrappy Mini Stockings for each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Etsy, pdf patterns, sewing, stocking

Christmas Trivet

November 20, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

With Christmas just 5 weeks away, we are getting ready to start some of our Christmas traditions. We love to spend cosy evenings watching Christmas movies and drinking hot chocolate. Perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! Our favourite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, Etsy, hexagon, pdf pattern, sewing pattern

Christmas Drawstring Bag

November 17, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am making an effort to be more environmentally friendly this Christmas. As part of this focus, I have made a batch of Handy Drawstring Pouches in Christmas fabrics. They are perfectly sized to hold a small gift and can be re-used year after year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas, Etsy, pdf pattern

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine

November 2, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 38 Comments

I learnt to sew on my Mum's singer sewing machine that she bought when she was first married in 1961. She updated to a more modern machine in the 1980's and we no longer have her old Singer. I recently spotted this Vintage Singer 99K Machine on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vintage Haberdashery Tagged With: vintage, vintage haberdashery

Triangle Tray

October 27, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you remember our series of tutorials for little trays? First there was the Charm Square Tray, followed by the Hexagon Tray, and the Patchwork Fabric Tray. Well now, there is the Triangle Tray! These little triangle trays are fun to have in your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fabric tray, sewing tutorial, Tilda

Halloween Coaster

October 20, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

With Halloween just around the corner, I decorated my sewing room with Halloween inspired vintage notions. I generally don't use a lot of orange and black in my sewing, so it was fun to play with a different colour scheme. I made Halloween Coaster … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, coaster, Etsy, gifts to sew, mug rug, pdf pattern, placemat, sewing, trivet

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The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colou The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colourway shows off everything makers love about this pattern — it folds completely flat for storage, has a clever structured base, four coordinated fabrics, and cinches closed beautifully. It’s quick to sew, gift‑ready, and so satisfying to pop open and fill.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#QuadraPouch #SewingPatternDesign #HandmadePouch #SewingProjects #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns
One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch i One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch is how it folds completely flat between uses — perfect for travel, storage, or keeping your sewing space tidy. A quick press and it pops back into shape, ready to fill with treats, notions, or gifts.This version uses eight Tilda blenders for a scrappy, pretty finish that shows off the crisp base and four neat corners.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #drawstringpouch #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
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Thank you so much for the wonderful reception to t Thank you so much for the wonderful reception to the Quadra Pouch launch last week — I’m thrilled you’re loving this pattern as much as I do.Today I’m sharing a brand new Tilda version, stitched in the large size and made entirely from blenders. I used four Bellflower prints from the Wallflower range for the exterior, and four Stella prints from the Songbird collection for the lining — eight fabrics in total, making it delightfully scrappy.I love how easily Tilda collections mix and match, and how each corner of the pouch showcases a different print. The clever panel construction gives the pouch a neat flat base without boxed corners, and the result is both practical and beautifully structured.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern is available in both my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric: Bellflower blenders and Stella blenders from Tilda, with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #quadrapouch #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern
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
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