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Splendid Star Table Topper

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

Have you made a project using equilateral triangles? The Splendid Star Table Topper is a great place to start if you are new to sewing triangles together. This table topper can be easily constructed in an afternoon. For this project I used sweet … [Read more...]

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Twisted Square Quilt Block

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

Introducing our latest Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block - the Twisted Square. This clever block can be quickly and accurately constructed using the foundation paper piecing technique. I made this blocks in a monochromatic style, alternating low … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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...]

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Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners

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

Foundation Paper Piecing for BeginnersIf you’ve ever wanted perfect points, crisp shapes, and beautifully accurate quilt blocks, Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is one of the easiest ways to achieve them. It’s a beginner‑friendly technique that … [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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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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