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Circus Bag

March 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Roll Up, Roll Up, Roll Up to the Greatest Show on Earth!! I am so excited to present the Circus Bag. This striped bag features felt scalloped edging and a cute applique that provides a view inside the circus tent. This is a really fun project to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, child, circus, circus bag, decor, drawstring bag, kids room, nursery, pouch, sewing for children, sewing pattern, toy

Hexie Bunny Placemats

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

Nothing beats creating one of kind décor items to give as gifts or to decorate your home for holidays. With Easter fast approaching, there is still time to make a set of sweet Hexie Bunny Placemats. They feature a foundation paper pieced bunny in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, foundation paper piecing, fpp, hexagon, hexie placemat, mugrug, placemat, pot holder, trivet

Hexie Bunny Placemat

March 13, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am eggcited to release the third pattern in the Hexie Placemat series - Hexie Bunny Placemat. The Hexie Bunny Placemat features a foundation paper pieced hexagonal bunny, finished with a patchwork border. The Bunny Placemat is perfect for your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, coaster, Easter, mugrug, pdf sewing pattern, placemat, rabbit

Dress Form Lavender Sachet

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

When you work full time organisation is key. I have organised my walk in robe so my clothing is sorted by colour and season so it is quick to get ready for work in the mornings. I also love to use wardrobe sachets to keep everything smelling fresh … [Read more...]

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Pretty Ombre Pouch

March 4, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love combining all my favourite floral prints with simple patchwork to create a one-of-a-kind pouch or bag. You can never have too many pouches, right? In this pretty Ombre Pouch, I combined four of my favourite floral prints by Japanese designer, … [Read more...]

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Ombre Pouch

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

I love arranging fabrics in colour order to give an ombre effect. I had a charm square pack of Cross Stitch fabric by Alison Glass for Andover fabrics in my stash. I used these fabrics to create the ombre pouch. The colourful patchwork strips are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, Etsy, patchwork, pdf pattern, pouch

Hen Coaster Mug Rug

February 13, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I used the Chick Coaster Mug Rug pattern to make a pair of hen coasters. I combined low volume prints white/ivory with a grey design for the body and chest of the hen. I added orange beak, black eyes, and a red wool felt comb to finish it off. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: chick, coaster, Easter, hen, mug rug, scrap buster

Chick Coaster

February 6, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sewing for holidays is my favourite type of sewing. It really makes family celebrations more special when there is a handmade element. My latest design is the Chick Coaster Mug Rug. These are cute, cheerful and bright - perfect for Easter, spring … [Read more...]

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Christmas Star Table Runner

January 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

The Star Table Runner Sewing Pattern is really versatile and it can look so different depending on your fabric choices. In the Christmas Star Table Runner sample, I used a minimalist colour palette - soft greys and white with a pop of red giving it a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas DIY, Christmas table, home decor, patchwork, quilting, sewing pattern, star table runner, table runner

Triangle Sewing Kit

January 29, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I couldn't resist making another project with the gorgeous Tilda Cotton Beach collection. This Triangle Sewing Kit duo looks fantastic in this lovely beach themed fabric. The Travel Sewing Kit is my most popular pattern. It is a clever design which … [Read more...]

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Valentines Sewing Projects

January 27, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful ways to show your love this Valentine's Day, why not try making a handmade gift for your sweetheart? Nothing says "I care" more than a personalized present that you put your time and effort into. … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Dresden Placemat

January 26, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I made a Valentine's Dresden Placemat to add a pop of colour and a touch of handmade to my home for Valentine's Day. The Dresden Placemat pattern is a fun design that can be used as a placemat, mug rug, coaster, or tray mat.I bought a charm … [Read more...]

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✨ Christmas in July ✨ A little festive sewing joy ✨ Christmas in July ✨A little festive sewing joy — sweet Christmas patterns to spark your creativity and help you get ahead on handmade gifts. Think mini stockings, tiny houses, cheerful coasters, and small makes that bring instant Christmas magic.Comment CHRISTMAS for a link to my Christmas patterns. All Christmas patterns are 20% off until July 31 in both Pattern Store & Etsy Shop.🎄 Scrap‑friendly
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Mini Treat Pouch ✂️✨ I love sewing these little po Mini Treat Pouch ✂️✨ I love sewing these little pouches — they’re fast, fun, and such a sweet way to use up small scraps. This Ruby Star Society version is bright, modern, and perfect for tiny gifts or organising your sewing space.Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a crowd‑pleaser.Comment TREAT and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingprojects #quicksewingproject
The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite prac The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite practical, giftable makes — bright, scrap‑friendly, and so handy for crafting on the go. Patchwork hourglass cover, clear mesh panel, zipper pocket… it keeps everything organised and easy to find.It’s 25% off this week only. Comment STOW and I’ll send you the pattern link.#sewingorganisation #sewandstowpouch #sewingprojects #sewingcommunity #patchworksewing
Modern Quilt Blocks Essentials ✂️✨ Clean lines, bo Modern Quilt Blocks Essentials ✂️✨ Clean lines, bold shapes, scrap‑friendly layouts, and fast, satisfying makes — modern quilt blocks are some of my favourite designs to sew. They’re beginner‑friendly, endlessly versatile, and perfect for pillows, minis, and full quilts.Swipe through to explore 10 of my most popular modern quilt blocks — each one designed to be simple, striking, and fun to stitch.If you’d like the full collection, comment BLOCK and I’ll send you the link to all 75+ quilt block patterns in my Pattern Store.#modernquiltblocks #quiltblockpatterns #scrapfriendlysewing #quiltinspiration #sewingcommunity makersgonnamake
Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of green makes — soft mint, leafy tones, cool blue‑greens, and those pretty mid‑greens that always feel calm and uplifting. Green is one of my favourite colours to sew with… it’s soothing, versatile, and works beautifully across so many projects.Swipe through and tell me which shade of green you’re loving right now.If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send yoy a link to my pattern store straight to your inbox. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#colourcrushseries #greeninspiration #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity
Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those little projects that always earns its place on the sewing table. It stitches up fast, uses small cuts of fabric, and opens into the sweetest shape — perfect for treats, tiny gifts, travel notions, or organising your sewing space.It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful… the kind of make you’ll sew more than once.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link. Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #giftableprojects
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