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Halloween Dresden Placemat

October 15, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Dresden Placemat has been given a Halloween makeover with this Halloween Dresden Placemat. Thanks for all the positive feedback on the pretty Dresden Placemats I made for a special afternoon tea. It is fun to adapt patterns for other occasions. … [Read more...]

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Dresden Placemat

October 11, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

*** New Pattern in our Etsy Store ***I love sharing a cup of tea with friends and family. There is something about the ritual of brewing tea and drinking from pretty fine bone china cups that really lifts the spirits. Here are some pretty Dresden … [Read more...]

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Halloween Cottage

October 3, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you decorate for Halloween? I like to add a few Halloween decorations to my hall table to create a vignette. This year my Yultetide Cottages have been given a halloween makeover to create this Halloween Cottage.I used Goose Tales Fabric by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, Halloween, pdf pattern, raw edge applique

Sail Away Pillow

September 25, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I have just returned home from a spring getaway on Rottnest Island (see some of my holiday snaps below). We are so lucky having this wonderful nature reserve just off our coast. It was lovely to ride our bikes around the island and enjoy the … [Read more...]

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Modern Nursery Projects

September 14, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Baby on Trend is the debut fabric collection by Jemima Flendt of Tied with a Ribbon. Jemima has partnered with Two Green Zebras and Robert Kaufman Fabric for this collection which features modern baby prints in three colourways. I was given a bundle … [Read more...]

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Adventure Awaits Drawstring Bag

September 2, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Children love to collect treasures. Now they can store their favourite toys and collections in an Adventure Awaits Drawstring Bag. Featuring a modern mountain applique design, rickrack trim, a ribbon tag, and a standup base, these bags are quick to … [Read more...]

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Handy Drawstring Bag

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

Tilda Tiny Farm fabric is perfect for projects for children with its sweet farmhouses, farm animals, gardening tools, flowers and more! The soft colour palette and whimsical illustrations will look great in a modern nursery or toy room. Children … [Read more...]

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Mini Toy Basket

August 16, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When you have little ones, you can never have too many storage containers to keep toys and supplies organised. I used my Mini Fabric Basket pdf sewing pattern to make a mini toy basket. It is perfectly sized to hold Lego's and other small toys to … [Read more...]

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Mini Fabric Basket

August 9, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Mini Fabric Basket is quick to sew and perfect for storing small items such as sewing/craft supplies, nursery supplies, or pantry items. They are a sweet size to use as a gift basket which is a eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper. In fact, … [Read more...]

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Maple Farm Patchwork Pocket Pouch

August 7, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

2020 is the year to be prepared! I have been sewing Patchwork Pocket Pouches for my handbags so I always have supplies on hand. They are perfectly sized to hold a few pocket tissues in one pocket, and the other pocket can be used to hold any number … [Read more...]

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Children’s Hexagon Placemat and Coaster Set

August 2, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tilda Maple Farm and Tilda Tiny Farm are the newest fabric ranges from Tilda. I was fortunate to receive a pre-release bundle from Two Green Zebras and have made 4 projects featuring these sweet fabrics, which I will be sharing over the new couple … [Read more...]

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Liberty Heart Pouch

July 18, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you have a favourite fabric from the Liberty of London tana lawn collection? Mine is without a doubt the capel design which has been released in a number of different colours over the years. There is something about the simple floral design on a … [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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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
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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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