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Dice and Drawstring Bag (DnD)

August 15, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I was recently tasked with making dice bags for my daughter and her partner who are both Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts. They were very happy with my design so I have written up the pattern so other DnD gamers can make their own. The Dice and … [Read more...]

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Puff Pouch

August 8, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love to make small pouches - they are useful for storing so many items. My latest pouch design, the Puff Pouch, is shaped like a hexagonal prism and has a flat bottom so it stands up by itself. Made with six shaped panels, it is the perfect project … [Read more...]

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Tomato Pot Holder

July 11, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

My favourite hobby (after sewing of course!) is cooking and baking. My latest pattern combines my two favourite hobbies in this cute patchwork Tomato Pot Holder. The pot holder (or hot pad) adds a pop of colour to your kitchen. Tomatoes are such a … [Read more...]

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Rainbow Collection

July 4, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to sew with new release fabric designed by Jemima Flendt of Tied with A Ribbon. Her latest fabric range is called Baby on Trend Storybook Volume 2. This fabric arrived in stores this week and is printed by 2 Green … [Read more...]

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Dog Paw Coaster

June 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

My latest sewing pattern release, the dog paw coaster, is for all the dog lovers out there. It is the ulti-mutt sewing gift for your dog loving friends. Featuring a simple patchwork front, embellished with a raw edge applique dog paw (complete with … [Read more...]

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Travel Sewing Kit

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

Travel Sewing Kit is definitely one of my favourite patterns. Small in size but plenty of room to store needles, pins, and scissors. I love how it cleverly folds into a triangle pouch - perfect to stash in your hand bag for wardrobe emergencies or … [Read more...]

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Cosy Cat Mugrug

June 12, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love a good scrappy project. I sort all of my scraps by colour which makes monochromatic scrappy projects so quick and easy to construct. My latest scrappy project is this super cute Cosy Cat Coaster - perfect for cat lovers. It uses assorted … [Read more...]

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Cosy Cat Coaster

June 7, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Make snack time fun with this cute cosy cat coaster – perfect for cat lovers everywhere! Featuring a monochromatic scrappy strip patchwork cat, they are purrfectly sized to hold a glass or coffee cup. The Cosy Cat Coaster can be easily made in an … [Read more...]

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Handy Drawstring Pouch – 3 Sizes

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

Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of my most popular patterns. It has a flat bottom so it stands up, is fully reversible, looks great with contrasting fabrics, and is beginner friendly. The Handy Drawstring Pouch pdf sewing pattern has had a make over … [Read more...]

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Liberty Hexie Garden Pouch

May 18, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

There is something special about sewing with Liberty fabric - the fine lawn is perfectly suited to making English paper pieced hexagons. I particularly love the classic Liberty floral design - Capel. It comes in many pretty shades and I have used it … [Read more...]

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Rainbow Connection Cushion

May 16, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

One of the best features of being a sewist is being able to make a one-of-a-kind project. I have always wanted to make another Rainbow Connection Pillow. This time I have swapped the bright primary colours for a scrappy pastel version. I love the … [Read more...]

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House Pouch

April 30, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Zippered House Pouches are so much fun to sew. I love to incorporate favourite buttons, charms, and trims to make a one of a kind pouch for someone special. In this House Pouch, I combined a lovely blue and white diagonal stripe printed cotton with … [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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