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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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Hexie Garden Pouch

April 26, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hexie Garden Pouch is a sweet and functional drawstring bag that can be used as a gift bag or to store small items - sewing supplies, makeup, treasures and more! The outside of the bag features a hexagon flower stitched to a low volume print. It has … [Read more...]

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Toadstool House Pouch

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

Toadstool or Mushroom? Either way, these little Mushroom House Pouches are super sweet. I found a pretty polka dot fabric in my stash that features sweet pink, aqua, and lime polka dots. It was all the incentive I needed to make another pouch. These … [Read more...]

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Peter Rabbit High Tea

April 6, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

We celebrated Easter with a Peter Rabbit inspired high tea for our extended family. I have always loved the timeless appeal of Peter Rabbit and enjoyed reading Beatrix Potters tales when I was a child and then again when my daughters were small. … [Read more...]

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Zippered House Pouch

April 2, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Zippered House Pouch is a sweet, zakka style project which provides plenty of opportunity for you to add your own decorative touches to really make it your own. Featuring an exposed lace zipper, it can be easily constructed in an … [Read more...]

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Mushroom House Bag

March 29, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Gather your favourite polka dot fabrics, trims, buttons, beads, and fabric scraps - to create a one of a kind Mushroom House Pouch. There is plenty of opportunity for you to add your own special details.These Mushroom House Pouches are easy to … [Read more...]

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Mushroom House Pouch

March 21, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

My latest pattern design is a sweet and whimsical Mushroom House Pouch which can be used to store small treasures, toys, sewing/craft supplies, or other small items. It can also be used as a gift bag - which is like giving two gifts in one! The … [Read more...]

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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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