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Pretty Flower Power Pouch

October 5, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

We are enjoying beautiful spring weather in Perth and our garden is looking wonderful. You can bring spring blooms indoors with this pretty flower power pouch. Made using sweet floral prints designed by Atsuko Matsuyama, it adds a touch of springtime … [Read more...]

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

Floral Placemat

October 2, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There is nothing better than sipping a relaxing cup of tea from fine bone china. I made a hexagon placemat from pretty floral fabrics to match my favourite tea set. I used the Easy Hexagon Trivet and Coaster pdf sewing pattern.The placemat … [Read more...]

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

Vintage Haberdashery

September 30, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love collecting vintage haberdashery. There is something special about old buttons, vintage threads on wooden spools, vintage notions, old lace and trims. They always remind me of my childhood playing with my Nan's button tin and sewing box. … [Read more...]

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Flower Power Pouch

September 28, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I am pleased to share my second project featuring Tilda Old Rose - the Flower Power Pouch.Who can resist a pretty floral pouch! The Flower Power Pouch features 5 petals and a flat bottom. These eco-friendly pouches are perfect for stowing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Uncategorized Tagged With: EPP, Etsy, hexies, pdf pattern, pouch

Pyramid Weights

September 27, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Pyramid Weights are one of those small, satisfying projects that you’ll find yourself using every day. They’re quick to sew, perfect for scraps, and incredibly versatile — whether you use them as pattern weights in your sewing room, book weights on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, Clover, free pattern, gifts to sew, quick sew, scrap friendly, sewing tutorial, sewing tutorials, tassels, tutorial

Easy Hexagon Trivet and Coasters

September 22, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Spring has finally arrived in Australia and we are looking forward to lots of outdoor entertaining in the warmer months. Outdoor entertaining means spring inspired trivets, placemats, and coasters. Here is a Trivet and Coaster Set that I made using … [Read more...]

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Queen Bee Doorstop

September 8, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Queen Bee fabric range by Devonstone Collection features bees, hives, hexagons, stripes, and crowns. The black, grey, and yellow colour palette is a break from my usual fabric choice. The fabric range includes a panel of large bees. As soon as I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, doorstop, Etsy, pdf pattern

Totoro Elastic Pencil Case

August 4, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of my children loves the Japanese animated fantasy film, My Neighbour Totoro. I have made her a Totoro Elastic Pencil Case. With the handy elastic strap it attaches to a journal so you always have your writing tools on hand. I found some sweet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, back to school, elastic pencil case, pdf pattern, Totoro

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Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? Th Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? This tiny notion does all the hard work for you. 🧵✨ Cord locks (toggles) keep your drawstrings tidy, secure, and perfectly in place — no knots, no slipping, just a clean finish.I use them on my Bitsy Baskets to keep the closure polished, especially for gifting or storing small items. They’re so simple to use: thread the ends through, press the spring, slide to lock… done.If you’d like to sew your own Bitsy Basket, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Save this for your next scrap‑busting project.Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #cordlocks #sewingtips #drawstringbag #sewingreels
A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The Dresden Needlebook is one of my most‑loved makes — pretty, practical, and such a satisfying scrap‑friendly project. Perfect for gifting… or keeping in your own sewing kit.Swipe through to see the details — two pockets, felt pages, and a neat snap fastening to keep everything secure.If you’d like the pattern, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send the link straight to you.Save this for your next weekend sewing session.Pattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.  #dresdenplate #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewinglove   #sewinginspiration
✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ ✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ve been saving your prettiest little fabric leftovers… this one’s for you.Here are 10 quick + pretty scrap‑friendly projects you can sew in an hour or two. Beginner‑friendly, satisfying, and perfect for using those tiny pieces you can’t bear to throw away.Save this for the next time you need a burst of sewing inspiration.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store — all patterns are available in our shop and our Etsy store.Which one will you sew first?#sewingprojects #scrapbusting #scrapsewing #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
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A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. This Dresden Needlebook is one of my favourite small makes — quick to sew, beginner friendly, and so practical. I love how neatly it holds scissors, needles, pins, and little notions, all wrapped up with a sweet Dresden on the cover.If you’d like to sew one too, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send you the pattern link.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingproject #sewingreels #sewinginspiration #tildafabric #tildasomethingblue
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. The Baker’s Buddy is practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most‑made 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 pattern link (available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
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