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Easter Gift Bag

March 12, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

After a busy work week, I love to escape to my sewing room for an hour or so on the weekend to work on a project. I only have time for quick projects these days but there is something very satisfying to have a completed project at the end of an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: drawstring bag, gift bag, mini drawstring gift bag, sewingpattern

Bunny Placemat

March 8, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Looking for some spring time sewing inspiration? Nothing says spring quite like bunnies, gingham and flowers. My latest design, Bunny Placemat is a fun addition to your Easter table. Quickly constructed from pretty gingham, the placemat features a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, Easter, easter table, English paper piecing, EPP, placemat, rabbit, sewing

Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners

March 5, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Foundation paper piecing involves taking small scraps of fabric and machine stitching them to a paper template to create clever patchwork effects. It is a very accurate method of patchwork, which is especially useful for piecing unusual or awkward … [Read more...]

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Kite Block

March 3, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love putting my scraps to good use to produce new quilt blocks. One of my favourite way of using scraps it to create mini foundation paper piecing blocks. I have been building a large range of blocks that are offered in multiple sizes. My latest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, kite, kite block, mini quilt, quilt, quilt block, scrap buster

Classic Star Block

February 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our latest foundation paper piecing quilt block is the Classic Star. This one is suited to confident beginners and intermediate foundation paper piecers. It is construction in three sections and then pieced together to form a five pointed … [Read more...]

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Weighted Eye Pillow

February 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Everyone needs to make time for self-care. Our Weighted eye pillow is a great place to start. It is very relaxing to meditate using an aromatic eye pillow. The lovely scent of a lavender infused eye pillow is sure to help you relax. Eye pillows are … [Read more...]

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Irish Coaster

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

My latest coaster pattern - the Irish Coaster - celebrates my Irish ancestry and has been released in plenty of time for you to make a batch for St Patrick's Day on 17 March. My great-great-grandmother immigrated to Western Australia from Dublin. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, St Patrick's Day Tagged With: coaster, green, hat, home décor, mug rug, pdf pattern, sewing, shamrock, St Patrick's Day

Relaxation Eye Pillow

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

Relaxation Eye Pillow is my latest quick, beginner friendly sewing pattern. Pretty and practical - don't you think? The patchwork front is easily made from 5-inch charm squares. They are a great way to use your orphan charm squares or other fabric … [Read more...]

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Cross Block

February 4, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a fun mini quilt block, the Cross Block is easy and quick to construct. This foundation paper pieced block looks effective made from your colour coded scraps. With Valentines day around the corner, I made Cross Block in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt block, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block, sewing

Fruit Quilt Block

January 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

The Fruit Foundation Paper Piecing quilt block is colourful and quick to construct. It is a versatile block - simply change the colour make a different type of fruit. Red and green for apples, orange for oranges and mandarins, and blue for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: apple, blueberry, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fruit, mini quilt, mini quilt block, orange, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block

Valentines Gift Bag

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

The Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is such a versatile sewing pattern. I used this pattern to make a super sweet Valentine's gift bag using Happily Ever After 7 fabric, by Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics. The fabric has messages of Happily Ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: bag, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, gift bag, pouch, Valentines Day

Economy Quilt Block

January 12, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Economy Block is the perfect choice when you want to focus on a fussy cut image from your novelty fabrics. In these 3 inch blocks, I fussy cut some adorable bunnies from a Japanese print in my stash and framed it with some of my Atsuko Matsuyama … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Atsuko Matsuyama, beginner sewing, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fussy cut, sew, sewing pattern

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✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ ✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ve been saving your prettiest little fabric leftovers… this one’s for you.Here are 10 quick + pretty scrap‑friendly projects you can sew in an hour or two. Beginner‑friendly, satisfying, and perfect for using those tiny pieces you can’t bear to throw away.Save this for the next time you need a burst of sewing inspiration.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store — all patterns are available in our shop and our Etsy store.Which one will you sew first?#sewingprojects #scrapbusting #scrapsewing #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
Weekend sewing sorted ✂️  Grab my FREE Pyramid We Weekend sewing sorted ✂️ Grab my FREE Pyramid Weights pattern — perfect for scrap busting and gift making.Comment PYRAMID and I’ll send it straight to you.  Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue, with thanks to @tilda_australia#sewingproject #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern #freesewingpattern #scrapbusting
A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. This Dresden Needlebook is one of my favourite small makes — quick to sew, beginner friendly, and so practical. I love how neatly it holds scissors, needles, pins, and little notions, all wrapped up with a sweet Dresden on the cover.If you’d like to sew one too, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send you the pattern link.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingproject #sewingreels #sewinginspiration #tildafabric #tildasomethingblue
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. The Baker’s Buddy is practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most‑made patterns because it actually gets used in the kitchen.If you’re looking for a quick win that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the pattern link (available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
Pretty in Pink 💗 A quick burst of pink inspiration Pretty in Pink 💗 A quick burst of pink inspiration for your next sewing project — 16 sweet makes in under 6 seconds. All beginner‑friendly and perfect for using your favourite fabrics.All of the patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.#pinksewingprojects #colourcrushseries #sewinginspiration #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #sewingpatternlove
Colour Crush Series: Pink 💗 Kicking off a new seri Colour Crush Series: Pink 💗 Kicking off a new series with 10 of my favourite pink makes — sweet, pretty, and full of sewing inspiration. Each week I’ll be sharing a new colour collection, so you’ll have a whole rainbow of ideas to save ✂️✨All of the patterns featured are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.#colourcrushseries
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