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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

Flower Drawstring Pouch

October 13, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When I am on vacation I always search out local quilting, sewing, craft and yarn stores. My favourite type of souvenir is craft supplies or sewing books/magazines - especially love items that are hard to find in Australia. On a trip to South Korea … [Read more...]

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

Halloween Drawstring Pouch

October 7, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Bees are perfect for Halloween inspired sewing. The Queen Bee fabric collection by Devonstone Collections has been used in this Handy Drawstring Pouch.This pouch features a flat base and is perfectly sized to hold Halloween treats. Reversible … [Read more...]

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

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...]

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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...]

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

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

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Tilda Village Life has officially arrived — and I’ve been busy sewing wiith this sweet new collection.Here are six pretty projects I’ve made with Village Life so far, each beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gift‑giving.Patterns are available in my pattern store.
Comment PATTERN and I’ll send you the link.Save this post for when your Village Life fabric arrives — the colours and tiny motifs are a joy to sew with.#tildavillagelife #tildafabric  #tildasewing #ilovetilda #sewingprojects @tilda_australia
A Liberty moment in two colourways. This Quadra Po A Liberty moment in two colourways.
This Quadra Pouch is sewn in Liberty Betsy tana lawn, using both the pink and blue classics with a soft pink gingham for contrast. It really feels like two pouches in one — a sweet pink side, a calm blue side, and that clever base that helps it stand tall.It folds flat, opens wide, cinches closed, and is one of my favourite quick‑to‑make gifts.If you’d like the pattern, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) Sewing Pattern — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#libertyfabric #libertybetsy #isew #sewingcommunity #quadrapouch
Meet the Monster Eye Mugrug — your spooky little c Meet the Monster Eye Mugrug — your spooky little companion for Halloween! This quick, beginner‑friendly project is perfect for practicing raw‑edge appliqué and using up those favourite fabric scraps. Fast to sew, fun to gift, and just the right amount of spooky.🎃 Scrap‑friendly
🧵 Beginner‑approved
👀 A tiny monster with big charmComment MONSTER for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Monster Eye Mugrug -  available in our Pattern Store or Etsy Shop.#halloweensewing #halloweendiy #scrapfriendlysewing #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake
Festive sewing season is officially underway ✨ Thi Festive sewing season is officially underway ✨
This Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for holding small gifts, treats, notions, or tiny treasures. I stitched this
version using the charming Tilda Merry Little Christmas range, and the colours are just so sweet for holiday sewing.If you’re planning handmade gifts this year, this little pouch is such an easy win.🎄 Comment MINI and I’ll send you the product link
✨ Quick to sew, lovely to gift, perfect for festive sewingPattern: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Pattern — available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop (links in profile)Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas @tilda_australia
The Luma Bucket — pretty storage in two sizes. Mak The Luma Bucket — pretty storage in two sizes.
Make it with the woven FPP star or keep it simple with two fabrics.Perfect for organising, gifting, storing sewing notions, and using up favourite scraps.Comment LUMA for the pattern link.Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #beginnersewingproject #fpp #handmadegifts #sewingroomstorage
A sweet and super‑useful Luma Bucket stitched in t A sweet and super‑useful Luma Bucket stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection. Perfect for organising your sewing space, gifting, or adding a pretty handmade touch around the home. I’ve loved
working with these charming prints and colours.Village Life releases 1 October — thanks to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.Comment LUMA for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Luma Bucket (2 Sizes) - Pattern available in the Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #tildavillagelife #tildafabrics #sewingpattern #sewingcommunity
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