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Scandinavian Heart Mugrug

January 13, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Looking for a cute and easy project to brighten up your Valentine's Day? Why not try making a Braided Heart Mugrug? It was inspired by the paper Scandinavian Hearts that are made from braided paper and used as Christmas decorations.This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, gift to sew, mugrug, patchwork, sewing, Valentines Day

Sweet Talk Mugrug

January 8, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a quick and easy sewing project for Valentines Day? Do you want to express your love in a creative way? Then you'll love my latest sewing pattern - Sweet Talk Mugrug!This adorable mugrug is shaped like a speech bubble with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: applique, beginner sewing pattern, coaster, heart, mugrug, quick sew, raw edge applique, sewing illustration, Valentines Day

Life Lessons from Sewing and Quilting

January 6, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Hi sewists! Today I want to share with you some life lessons that I have learnt from quilting. Quilting is not only a fun and creative hobby, but also a great way to learn some valuable skills and insights that can apply to other areas of life. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: benefits, life lessons, mental health, mindfulness, sewing, wellness

Heavenly Hearts Quilt Block

January 1, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My latest foundation paper pieced quilt block, Heavenly Hearts, is perfect for Valentines Day sewing. Like all of my FPP quilt block patterns, it comes in 5 different sizes - 2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch and 6 inch. These little blocks are super … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, quilt block, sewing, Valentines Day

Sewing for Babies and Children

December 16, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love sewing and have little ones in your life, you might enjoy making some sewing projects for babies and young children. There are many reasons to sew for the youngest members of your family or friends. Here are some of them:There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: babies, gifts to sew, sewing pattern

Hot Cocoa Bar

December 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you're a crafty person like me, you'll love this idea for a festive treat: a hot cocoa bar! Even though our Christmas' are hot in Perth, Western Australia, I love to turn up the air conditioning and drink hot cocoa. There's nothing like a cozy cup … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, cocoa, home decor

Festive Fir Quilt Block

November 30, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I have had a lot of fun designing a series of foundation paper pieced trees for your festive sewing. The final tree in the series is Festive Fir quilt block. The Festive Fir features a simple tree outline with horizontal stripes in two thicknesses. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block, tree block

Sewing Gifts 101: Easy and Affordable Ideas for Your Crafty Friends

November 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Are you looking for some easy and affordable gift ideas for your crafty friends? Do you want to show off your sewing skills and make something unique and thoughtful? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, I will share with you 12 free sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, gifts to sew, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewists, tutorial

Tree Applique Pattern

November 26, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you my latest applique pattern - Tree Applique. It's perfect for the holiday season, but you can also use it all year round to add some nature-inspired charm to your projects. If you are new to raw edge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Christmas, Sewing Tagged With: applique, Christmas, scrap sewing, tree

Free Holiday Sewing Tutorials

November 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Today I have a special treat for you: a collection of free, easy, and beginner-friendly sewing tutorials that are perfect for the festive season. Whether you want to make some handmade gifts, decorate your home, or sew with your kids, I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, decorations, free tutorial, holiday, home decor, ornaments, sewing tutorial

Gifts to Sew for Sewists

November 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful gift ideas for your sewing friends, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, I'll share with you why making gifts for sewists is a great way to show your appreciation and love, and how you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: beginner sewing, gifts to sew, pdf pattern, sewing, sewists

Jolly Juniper Quilt Block

November 14, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our latest Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block is Jolly Juniper. This is a beautiful and modern tree design that you can use to create stunning projects for your home or as gifts. It is perfect beginner project if you are new to foundation paper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: Christmas block, Christmas Quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, pattern store, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block, sewing, tree block, Tree Quilt

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The Handy Drawstring Pouch continues to be one of The Handy Drawstring Pouch continues to be one of your absolute favourites — and it’s easy to see why. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, wonderfully scrap‑friendly, &  always turns into the sweetest giftable make. This pattern comes in three sizes — I’ve stitched the small and medium here in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection.Comment HANDY for the pattern link. Handy Drawstring Pouch pattern is available in our pattern store.Fabric: Tilda Songbird with thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildafabric #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A tiny hack that makes this little pouch even swee A tiny hack that makes this little pouch even sweeter. I love using coloured hair elastics as a quick closure — they’re gentle on the fabric, easy to match to your project, and such a fun way to finish the Mini Treat Pouch. It’s a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly make that comes together quickly and is perfect for gifting. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern in our pattern store. Fabric: Songbird by Tilda.#scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #tildasongbird #handmadegiftidea #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Turning Songbird fabric into something sweet. This Turning Songbird fabric into something sweet. This Mini Drawstring Treat Pouch is beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and the perfect little gift for someone who loves handmade touches. It’s a lovely way to use your favourite leftovers — and such a satisfying make from start to finish.Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern in our pattern store. Fabric: Songbird by Tilda. Thank you to @tilda_australia for the fabric support.#tildasongbird #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #handmadegiftidea #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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
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