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Australian Pattern Designers Bundle

July 14, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

 A Special Offer Just For You!!! I am so excited to share some news. I have partnered with 11 amazing Australian designers to create a fantastic Pattern Bundle just for you.  The 12 patterns (plus two bonus projects) feature a wide range of designs … [Read more...]

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Cosy Cat Placemat

June 22, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Scrappy ,monochromatic patchwork is one of my favourite sewing techniques! I love combining small pieces of my favourite fabrics to create a new fabric to form part of a special project. In this latest pattern, I have combined a patchwork panel with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, cat love, coaster, meal mat, patchwork, pet placemat, placemat, scrap buster

Classic Laundry Bag

June 19, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Who says your laundry room can't be pretty! In my latest pattern I have combined large scale romantic florals with a coordinating fabric band and crocheted lace, to create a pretty laundry bag. With a drawstring closure and lined in lovely toile … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner, drawstring bag, laundry bag, laundry sack, sack, santa sack, travel bag

Patchwork Dog Bone Pincushion

June 12, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Here is a Patchwork Dog Bone Pincushion I made for a friend who is both a dog lover and sewist. Practical and fun, the dog bone pincushion has plenty of space to store needles and pins. I gathered all my favourite red and white fabric scraps to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: dog, patchwork, pdf pattern, pet, pincushion, sewing pattern, toy

DnD Dice Bag

June 2, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

This DND Dice Bag was designed for role playing gamers (such as Dungeons and Dragons) to store their dice sts. However it has many other uses. It features four internal mesh pockets and a flat base, making it ideal to store all manner of small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, dice and drawstring bag, dice bag, DnD, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, pouch

Patchwork Dog Bone Toy

May 28, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you are a dog lover? If so, you will love my latest pattern, the Patchwork Dog Bone Toy. These cute little dog bones feature a quilted patchwork top and bottom. They have a side gusset, making them three dimensional. Perfect for throw and fetch … [Read more...]

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Bloom Mini Pillow

May 14, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Bloom Mini Pillow is an addictive project - it is hard to stop at one!. It was the perfect little afternoon sewing project for me. Working full time, I don't have a great deal of time or energy for sewing, so I love a project where I can start and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, English paper piecing, EPP, pdf sewing pattern, pillow, pincushion

Patchwork Pillow Sham

May 7, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My latest make is a Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham - a beginner friendly patchwork project. I cut the fabric from fat quarters but you can use charm squares or jelly roll strips to create the patchwork panel. It is a fun way to use left over fabrics … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: gift to sew, patchwork, pillow, pillow case, pillow sham

Pretty Trivet

April 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mothers Day is fast approaching but there is still time to make a special, one of a kind, handmade gift for Mum. For time poor sewists, the pretty trivet is the perfect project. Simply gather 7 fat quarters and you can cut and sew this project in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, gifts to sew, Mothers Day, mug rug, Posie, trivet

Bloom Pincushion

April 23, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Pincushions are fun little project - both pretty and practical. My latest sewing pattern is the Bloom Pincushion Mini Pillow - a sweet project that is perfect to build skills in applique, English Paper Piecing (EPP) and basic patchwork.I used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, English paper piecing, EPP, patchwork, pincushion, sewing, sewing room

Dice Bag

April 21, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I designed a Dice Bag for my daughter and her partner who enjoy fantasy role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. This little bag has four internal mesh pockets and a roomy interior which can hold up to 12 sets of dice, plus room for figurines … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, dice and drawstring bag, dice bag, drawstring bag, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, sewing pattern

Floral Project Bag

April 18, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have been lucky enough to see a number of wonderful Flower Shows around the world - Keukenhof, Lisse; ; Floriade, Canberra; and the Chelsea Flower Show, London. These shows usually have marquees or pavillions filled with flowers. This is what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: circus, circus bag, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, floral project bag, gift to sew

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A beautiful, captivating read by local author Tess A beautiful, captivating read by local author Tess Woods inspired this sweet little Heart Bookmark. I adored the way The Cairo Bridal Shop wove together family, secrets, and sisterhood — it’s one of those
stories that stays with you long after you close the cover. If you missed my book review, check my previous post.This tiny Heart Bookmark is scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for book lovers or handmade gift‑givers.Comment BOOKMARK for the free Pattern or click on the link in my bio.Save this for when you are looking for quick handmade gift ideas.#freesewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadegifts #bookloversofinstagram #sewingcommunity
A beautiful new read + a sweet sewing project insp A beautiful new read + a sweet sewing project inspired by the Albi sisters.Thanks to @tesswoods_author and @penguinbooksaus for the advance copy of this captivating story.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I’ve just finished reading The Cairo Bridal Shop by local author Tess Woods — and it completely swept me away.Set at the foot of the pyramids, the Albi Bridal Shop is home to three sisters fighting to break tradition and shape their own futures. Inspired by ancient pharaoh queens, they draw on generations of women, culture, sacrifice, and resilience to find their strength.Tess calls this “the book of her heart,” weaving her family history into a story of sisterhood, identity, faith, strong women, and delicious Egyptian food.While reading, I kept thinking about the three Albi sisters — Sarah, Aya, and Lola — each navigating their own challenges, each fighting for the life she deserves.So I stitched three Heart Bookmarks, one to represent each sister. A tiny handmade nod to their courage, creativity, and connection.Each bookmark is made from quilting cotton, wool felt, lace, and a silky tassel — quick to sew, lovely to gift, and perfect for marking your place in a story full of strong women.I was completely captivated by The Cairo Bridal Shop. The relationships between the sisters are truly the heart of the story — tender, complicated, loyal, and full of resilience.I loved the structure: six dresses, each inspired by a Pharaoh queen, each opening a new chapter of their lives. The cultural details, the food, the history, the Cairo setting — it all felt vivid and immersive.A beautiful, emotional story of family, identity, courage, and the strength we find in the women around us.If you only read one book this year, make sure it is The Cairo Bridal Shop.If you’d like to stitch your own Heart Bookmark, the pattern is free.Comment BOOKMARK and I’ll send you the link.A sweet, quick project — perfect paired with a good book.Thanks for being here — I love sharing small sewing projects that bring joy to your day.
A sweet little scrap project ✂️✨ The Zakka Scisso A sweet little scrap project ✂️✨The Zakka Scissor Keeper is one of my favourite small  makes — quick to sew, perfect for coordinated scraps, and so handy to keep your scissors protected in your sewing bag. I’ve never shared a reel of this one, so here’s a little peek at how it opens and closes.It’s also my Pattern of the Week, which means you can save 25% for a limited time. If you love small, satisfying projects, this one is a fun weekend sew.Comment SCISSOR and I’ll send you the link.#sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing #smallsewingprojects #zakka #sewingaddict
The Hexie Placemat Series ✂️ Six designs and endl The Hexie Placemat Series ✂️Six designs and endless ways to make your table feel special. From festive holiday colours to cosy autumn tones, these placemats are quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or decorating your home.Featuring:
• Hexie Holiday – a Christmas favourite
• Hexie House – the newest addition
• Hexie Heart – sweet and sentimental
• Hexie Star – crisp and modern
• Hexie Pumpkin – warm autumn vibes
• Hexie Bunny – playful for springSwipe to see all the looks — each one has its own personality and is fun to customise with your favourite fabrics.Comment HEXIE and I’ll send you the link to the full series (available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop).#sewingprojects #quiltedplacemat #scrapfriendlysewing #pdfsewingpattern #sewingcommunity
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Baker’s The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨The Baker’s Buddy Mitt is one of those projects that never leaves my sewing table — smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a construction that’s genuinely beginner‑friendly. It comes together fast, looks
beautifully shaped, and is one of my most‑gifted makes because it actually gets used in the kitchen.Here’s why makers love it:
• No binding (yes, really!)
• Modern silhouette that works with any stash fabric
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers for hand protection
• Quick, practical, and gift‑readyIf you’re after a satisfying project 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 #beginnersewing #quicksewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing
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Meet the Hexie House Placemat — a sweet, two‑size Meet the Hexie House Placemat — a sweet, two‑size project stitched here in Tilda Village Life. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for adding a little handmade charm to your table.Want the link? Comment HEXIE and I'll send you the link to the Hexie House Placemat plus the other placemats in the series.Save this reel for your weekend sewing and tag me if you make one —I'd love to see your version. 🏡Pattern Details: Hexie House Placemat (2 Sizes) Sewing Pattern - Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric Credit: Tilda Village Life (releasing on 1 October), with thanks to @tilda_australia#hexiehouseplacemat #hexieplacemat  #fppsewing #tildafabric #tildavillagelife
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