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Cosy Conifer Quilt Block

October 1, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love sewing and quilting, you will adore our new Cosy Conifer Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block. This is a fun and easy pattern that will add some festive charm to your home decor or gifts.The Cosy Conifer Quilt Block features a pine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner, beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, Holiday block, quilt block, tree block

Halloween Splendid Star Table Topper

September 30, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hi, sewists! I'm so excited to share with you my latest project: a Splendid Star Table Topper for Halloween. This is a fun and easy pattern that you can find in Etsy Store and Pattern Shop.I love how this table topper turned out. It has a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: Halloween sewing, spider, table topper, triangle

The Ultimate Resource for Vintage Haberdashery Lovers

September 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

Many of my recent sewing patterns feature vintage notions in the photography, so I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my favourite vintage haberdashery tips.If you love sewing, you might also love collecting and displaying vintage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: buttons, cotton reels, haberdashery, patterns, sewing box, sewing room, vintage

Woodland Wonder Quilt Block

September 25, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

My latest foundation paper piecing quilt block is the Woodland Wonder Quilt Block. Featuring a simple pine tree with a herringbone design, this is a fun way to use your favourite scrap fabrics. In my samples shown here, I have used a mint, teal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner, foundation paper piecing, fpp, Holiday block, Holiday project, mini quilt, pdf pattern, quilt, quilt block, tree block

Patchwork Eye Pillow

September 22, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love when you discover the most perfect fabric for a sewing project. The sweet, sleeping animals featured in the new Tilda Hibernation fabric range are ideal for a Relaxation Eye Pillow, don't you think? Sleepy baby animals make you feel relaxed. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, gift to sew, quick sew, sewing pattern, Tilda, Tilda Hibernation

Spider & Spider Web Applique

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

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some spooky flair to your sewing projects? If so, you might want to check out our new Spider and Spider Web Applique pattern. This pattern includes four styles of spider and one style of web, each in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Halloween, Sewing Tagged With: applique, Halloween, raw edge applique, sewing illustration, spider, spider web

Pocketful of Sunshine Pouch

September 18, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy sewing projects for fall? As the weather starts to cool down, there is nothing better than getting cosy in your sewing room and making projects to decorate your home or to make as gifts. Read more about the benefits of Fall Sewing. … [Read more...]

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

Fall Sewing Projects: Cosy and Colourful Projects for your Home

September 17, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fall is a wonderful time to get creative with your sewing machine. Whether you want to make some cozy accessories for yourself or your home, or you want to gift something handmade to your loved ones, there are plenty of fall sewing projects to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: autumn, benefits of sewing, cosy, fabrics, inspiration, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, sewing

Woodland Shack Sack

September 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Have you seen the new range of fabric by Tilda, Hibernation? It is the sweetest range for fall/autumn, featuring sleeping animals - squirrels, birds, and mice. It also includes some lovely woodland motifs such as mushrooms, acorns, leaves and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, childrens sewing, drawstring bag, Hibernation, house, imaginative play, pouch, sewing for kids, sewing pattern, Spooky Shack Sack, Tilda

Mushroom Ornament

September 10, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

*** Get your free Mushroom Ornament Pattern here. ***If you love sewing and crafting, you will love this free, beginner friendly pattern for the Mushroom Ornament. This fabric and felt ornament can be hung on your Christmas tree or used as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: autumn, beginner, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas table, fall, felt, ornament, scrapbuster, woodland

Sunburst Quilt Block

September 5, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some brightness and warmth to your quilting projects? If so, you might want to try the Sunburst Block, a foundation paper piecing pattern that creates a stunning sun-like design. The Sunburst Quilt Block … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, colourful quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, modern quilt, pdf quilt pattern, pdf sewing pattern, quilt, quilt block

Handy Guide to Quilt Sizes

August 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you are a sewist or a quilter, you know how important it is to have the right measurements for your projects. Whether you are making a quilt, a pillow, a bedspread, or a doona/duvet cover, you need to know the size of the mattress and the quilt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: fpp, quilt, quilt blocks, quilt sizes, scrapbuster

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The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Som The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Something Blue — each side shows off a different print, giving the pouch a fresh look from every angle. I made both a light and dark version, and I love how the four‑fabric construction creates such a pretty contrast.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern (3 sizes) is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue — with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #sewingproject #sewingpattern #tildafabrics #tildasomethingblue   
The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swa The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swaps, and tiny treasures ✨ The Mini Treat Pouch features a flat base, a handy back pocket, a fold‑over flap, and a clever elastic‑and‑button closure. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly project and perfect for using your favourite fabric scraps. It also makes a lovely end‑of‑year teacher gift — just add chocolates, lip balm, or a gift card. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern.  Pattern details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing 
#handmadegifts #beginnersewing #sewingcommunity
If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
@tilda_australia#sewingproject #tildafabric #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #Tildasomethingblue
Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
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