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Sewing Tool Pouch

January 8, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Is it just me, or do you like starting the New Year with new stationery supplies? I like to start the new year organised so have treated myself to new stationery supplies. This meant I needed a new pouch to keep them close at hand in my sewing studio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: pouch, rotary cutter sewing tool pouch, sewing room, Tilda, Tilda Cotton Beach

Cotton Reel Coaster

January 4, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I always have a drink on hand when I am "working" in my sewing studio - generally tea or iced water. I worry about staining/marking my delicates fabrics if I leave any moisture on my cutting mat or sewing desk. To solve this problem I designed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas DIY, coaster, cotton reel, Etsy, gifts to sew, mug rug, pdf sewing pattern, vintage

Mermaid Pouch

January 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I made this Mermaid Pouch with the lovely Tilda Cotton Beach collection (due to be released on February 1). Featuring shells and sea anemones, it makes a sweet little drawstring bag. I love the gorgeous shades of green and gold in the fabrics I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring pouch, hexie garden pouch, Tilda, Tilda Cotton Beach

Best of 2021

December 29, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

2021 has been another year filled with a mix of highs and lows, challenges and opportunities. I have found that crafty pursuits such as sewing and crochet have helped me with mindfulness and learning new skills, and were a welcome reprieve from … [Read more...]

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Christmas House Pouch

December 16, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have given the Zippered House Pouch a Christmas makeover in this Christmas House Pouch. I raided my button collection to find just the right festive buttons. I added Christmas light button/charms from my stash. Festive and fun - I love how it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, gifts to sew, pouch, zipper

Mini Holiday House

November 28, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Family and Home are the two most important important ingredients for a wonderful Christmas. I have bought these two elements together in my latest sewing pattern - Mini Holiday House. Featuring a colourful roof, linen base and hand stitching, these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas DIY, Christmas ornaments, Christmas table, gift topper, holiday, house, sewing pattern

Christmas Flower Pouch

November 24, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There is still plenty of time to make a batch of Christmas Flower Pouches for the holidays. Fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap and it is like giving two gifts in one! My most popular pattern this year has been the Flower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, flower power pouch, gift bag, Holidays, pouch, sewing

Sewing Tool Pouch

November 22, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Rotary Cutter Sewing Tool Pouch is not just for rotary cutters. It also perfect for spectacles, pens, marking tools, point turners/chopsticks, and more. It is a fun pouch to make and it a great project to practice applying bias binding to enclose the … [Read more...]

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Rotary Cutter Sewing Tool Pouch

November 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is no secret that I love to combine my favourite scraps to create one of a kind projects so no scrap goes unwasted. In my latest pattern, I have combined all my cheery sunny yellow fabric pieces into a handy rotary cutter sewing tool pouch. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, patchwork, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, scrap buster, scraps, zakka

Farmhouse Pumpkin Placemat

November 10, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love decorating my table for holidays to make our family celebrations more special. When we lived in USA we celebrated Thanksgiving with friends. Even though we don't celebrate Thanksgiving her in Australia, I still enjoy making pumpkin pie and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, fall, Halloween, holiday, mugrug, placemat, pumpkin, sewing pattern, thanksgiving

Love Needle Case

October 24, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Love Needle Case is our latest sewing project design. I designed this especially for sewists, to have a pretty and practical place to stow your needles, pins, etc when sewing on the go. It was designed to use all of those orphan pre-cuts that you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: gifts to sew, heart, needle book, needle case, pdf sewing pattern, sewing kit

Top Halloween Sewing Projects

October 17, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Halloween is a great time to unleash your creativity and sew some spooky and fun projects for your home. Whether you want to make a cozy quilt, a festive pillow, a creepy garland, or a trick-or-treat bag, there are so many Halloween sewing projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: autumn, beginner friendly, fall, Halloween, holiday, holiday sewing, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern

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The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Som The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Something Blue — each side shows off a different print, giving the pouch a fresh look from every angle. I made both a light and dark version, and I love how the four‑fabric construction creates such a pretty contrast.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern (3 sizes) is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue — with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #sewingproject #sewingpattern #tildafabrics #tildasomethingblue   
The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swa The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swaps, and tiny treasures ✨ The Mini Treat Pouch features a flat base, a handy back pocket, a fold‑over flap, and a clever elastic‑and‑button closure. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly project and perfect for using your favourite fabric scraps. It also makes a lovely end‑of‑year teacher gift — just add chocolates, lip balm, or a gift card. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern.  Pattern details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing 
#handmadegifts #beginnersewing #sewingcommunity
If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
@tilda_australia#sewingproject #tildafabric #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #Tildasomethingblue
Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
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