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Scrappy Carrot Bunting

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

Decorating for Holidays is one of my favourite activities. Christmas is my favourite time of year but Easter is a close second. I have been busy making some home made touches to decorate our home for Easter. My latest pattern is Scrappy Carrot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: carrots, Easter, felt, patchwork, raw edge applique, scrap buster

Easter Coaster Pattern

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

Holidays are extra special with the addition of small handmade touches. My current sewing focus is our upcoming Easter holiday and making some pretty patchwork additions to our Easter decorating. My latest sewing pattern, Bunny Coaster, is a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bunny coaster, Easter, easter table, gifts to sew, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, quilt

Bunny Coaster

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

I love decorating my home for holidays. As summer is slowly coming to an end, I am starting to plan for Easter. My latest pdf sewing pattern is the Bunny Coaster - perfect for Easter, springtime, or any time! This is such a fun little project to sew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, Easter, Etsy, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, scrapbuster, sewing pattern

Zakka Card Wallet

February 6, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Scrap buster projects are amongst my favourite. It is always fun to incorporate your treasured scraps to make a new item so that no scrap goes unwasted. If you are looking for a fun scrap buster project for your monochromatic scraps, check out the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, foundation paper piecing, fpp, pdf pattern, scrap buster

Hexie Heart Trivet

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

The Hexie Heart Placemat is a versatile pattern that can be used as a trivet, potholder, doiley, mug rug or placemat. I wanted to make a trivet to use with my favourite mint green teaset - Polka Rose by Royal Albert. It is pretty mint green fine bone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, heart, Valentines Day

Heart Clasp Purse

January 23, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

The perfect accessory for a special Valentines day dinner is this pretty Heart Clasp Purse. I made this using a kit from Zakka Workshop. The kit comes with the heart clasp purse frame, paper string, full sized templates, comprehensive instructions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: purses

Hexie Heart Placemat

January 9, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Now that Christmas is over and I have packed away all my holiday décor, I am starting to plan for Valentine's Day. I assembled all of my favourite pink and red fabrics - tiny florals, polka dots, stripes and more - for my inspiration. Pink and red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: Mothers Day, pdf pattern, placemat, sew for home, sewing, Valentines Day

Happy New Year

January 6, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Wishing you a a wonderful 2021 filled with good health, happiness, and creativity. Thanks so much for all your support during 2020. I am looking forward to a brand new year and hope to find more time for sewing and creative pursuits.At the end … [Read more...]

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Christmas Shortbread Stars

December 19, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of the many things I love about Christmas is baking our family's favourite festive treats. I love giving home baked gifts from my kitchen - they make heart felt treats for family and friends. One of my "must do" recipes each year are these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: baking, bonne maman, gifts from the kitchen

Farmhouse Drawstring Bag

December 6, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap and can be re-used year after year. This year we have decorated our home in Farmhouse theme featuring buffalo check, and ornaments that are red, white, and natural wood. To fit with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas, drawstring, gift bag

Christmas Coaster

December 1, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Christmas sewing is underway in my sewing room. My favourite part of Christmas is adding handmade touches to our home and making handcrafted gifts. These Christmas coasters are made using the Jingle Bell PDF Sewing Pattern.Featuring a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, jingle bell coaster

Christmas Gift Bag

November 29, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fabric gift bags are eco-friendly and are a great sustainable option. They can be re-used year after year. This year, I have added to my gift bag collection with these Handy Drawstring Bags. It is like giving two gifts in one - the bag and the gift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, eco-friendly, gift, gift bag

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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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