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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 - 13 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

Spooky Shack Sack

August 28, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I’m so excited to share with you my latest sewing pattern, the Spooky Shack Sack. This is a fun and festive project that you can make in time for Halloween. 🎃This drawstring bag is shaped like a haunted house, with a natural linen base … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bats, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, Halloween, Holidays, house bag

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A sweet little Christmas make that’s reusable and A sweet little Christmas make that’s reusable and so fun to sew. The Ribbon Gift Box stands tall with shaped panels, then folds flat between uses — a clever, eco‑friendly alternative to wrapping paper
and perfect for gifting treats, notions, or tiny treasures.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and beautiful in Tilda Merry Little Christmas.It’s also our Pattern of the Week, so it’s 25% off this week only.Comment BOX and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox. Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @tilda_australia#christmassewing #ribbongiftbox #scrapfriendlysewing #holidaysewing
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✨ A tiny festive make that’s quick, sweet, and per ✨ A tiny festive make that’s quick, sweet, and perfect for gifting. The Mini Treat Pouch is one of my favourite Christmas projects — simple fold closure, a cute button detail, and just the right size for chocolates, notions, or stocking surprises. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and a lovely way to use your favourite Christmas prints.Comment TREAT and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.🎄 Quick festive make
🎁 Perfect for gifting
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📥 Instant downloadFabric Credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @tilda_australia#christmassewing #festivesewing #minitreatpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadechristmas
The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that wo The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that works beautifully in every fabric style — modern, floral, seasonal, or scrap‑busting. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and endlessly handy for clips,
threads, treats, or little treasures on your sewing table.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingcommunity
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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life with thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #tildavillagelife #gifttosew #sewingreels
If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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