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Heartstrings Quilt Block

January 21, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Heartstrings is a foundation paper pieced quilt block in the shape of a heart. The heart is made up of three sections on each side. I have used three colours in coordinating colours in this set of four 3 inch hearts. The pattern includes a colouring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, heart block, modern quilt, quilt block, rainbow quilt

Monochromatic Sewing Projects

January 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Monochromatic sewing is one of my favourite ways to create calm, cohesive projects using the fabrics you already have.Monochromatic projects are sewing or quilting projects that use fabrics from the same colour family, such as shades of blue, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, monochromatic, pdf sewing patterns, scrap, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewing, sewing patterns

Cord Cosy

January 17, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

My latest free sewing pattern is for the Cord Cosy. This handy, scrap buster project will keep your cords and cables tidy and organised.Get your free Cord Cosy Sewing Pattern when you sign up to our weekly newsletter.All you need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: cable cosy, free pattern, newsletter, organisation, sewing pattern, sewing room

Striped Heart Quilt Block

January 16, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Striped Heart Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Block is a fun and easy block for scrap sewing. In the samples shown here I used my color coded scraps to create cheerful 3 inch blocks. Hearts are popular for so many occasions - Valentines day, Mothers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, easy heart block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart block, modern quilt, sew

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 - 2 Comments

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

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🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Hallo 🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Halloween prints from Good Spirits by Ruby Star Society!Watch this Handy Drawstring Pouch transform from folded flat into a sweet little candy-filled pouch. Perfect for scraps, gifts, and Halloween treats.🧡 Comment HANDY for the pattern link! 👻✨Pattern: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#handydrawstringpouch #halloweensewing #rubystarsociety
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🎁 Stop buying gift bags! Reusable fabric gift tot 🎁 Stop buying gift bags!Reusable fabric gift totes are a beautiful way to present gifts and become part of the gift itself.This All Seasons Gift Tote was sewn using Liberty's gorgeous Gifts from the Garden collection, filled with tiny strawberries, lemons and blossoms. I finished it with an appliqué patch and woven tag.These reusable totes are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, teacher gifts and more, and can be enjoyed long after the gift has been opened.Pattern available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment SEASONS for a link. ✨#allseasonsgifttote #Libertygiftsfromthegarden #fabricgiftbag #handmadegifts #sewingproject @regent_street_fabrics
🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouc 🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouch?Featuring grommets and a ribbon closure, this beginner-friendly project is quick to sew and makes any small gift feel extra special. Best of all, the recipient can reuse it again and again.🧵 Beginner friendly
✨ Scrap friendly
🎁 Perfect for gifting
💕 No zipper requiredComment RIBBON and I'll send you the pattern link via DM.Fabric: Liberty tana lawn and white linen
Pattern: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ribbonpouch #handmadegifts #beginnersewing #giftsewing #Libertyfabric
Beautiful storage doesn't have to be hidden away. Beautiful storage doesn't have to be hidden away.The Luma Bucket combines clean lines, practical storage, and timeless style, making it perfect for organizing sewing supplies, yarn, craft projects, or everyday essentials around the home. Available in two
sizes, it's a versatile project you'll reach for again and again.What will you fill your bucket with? Yarn, sewing supplies, or fabric scraps?Comment LUMA for a link to the pattern.✨ Fabric Details: Hastings Street Linen with thanks to
@devonstone_collection and @2greenzebras🧵 Pattern Details: Luma Bucket (2 Sizes) Pattern, available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#hastingstreetlinen #devonstonecollection #2greenzebras #lumabucket
#sewingroomorganization
Why is the Handy Drawstring Pouch our most popular Why is the Handy Drawstring Pouch our most popular pattern?Available in 3 sizes, this clever design stands upright without bulky boxed corners, is fully reversible, and folds flat between uses. It's a practical project you'll find yourself sewing again and again for gifts, travel, sewing supplies, seasonal decorating, and everyday
organisation.For this Halloween version, I created patchwork panels using thirty 2" squares and fussy-cut favourite prints in shades of orange, citron, blue-grey, cream, brown, and black. It's a fun way to showcase special fabrics while creating something both beautiful and useful.✨ Swipe through to discover 5 reasons sewists love this pattern.🧵 Comment HANDY and I'll send you a link to the pattern.#aspoonfulofsugardesigns #handydrawstringpouch #sewingpattern
#bagmaking #drawstringbag
Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts thi Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts this Christmas? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is a quick and beginner-friendly sewing project featuring a handy back pocket for a gift tag, a fold-over top, and a button closure to keep everything secure.Made here in cheerful Ruby Star Society Merry Happy fabrics, it's perfect for gift cards, chocolates, money gifts, and other small treasures.✨ Beginner friendly
 ✨ Scrap friendly
 ✨ Quick to sew
 ✨ Great for handmade giftingComment TREAT and I'll send you the link!#minitreatpouch #christmassewing #rubystarsociety #giftcardholder #handmadegifts
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