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Rainbow Pouch

March 31, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Rainbow Pouch is a bright and colorful addition to your sewing projects! Featuring a striking rainbow-striped pocket, you can choose to create it with solid fabrics or blenders for a stunning rainbow effect. This versatile design is perfect for so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner sewing, modern sewing, pouch, rainbow, sewing pattern, zipper

Flower in a Square Quilt Block

March 24, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Flower in a Square Quilt Block - a charming and affordable foundation paper pieced pattern that's perfect for your spring and Easter sewing projects! Available in 5 versatile sizes, this block is ideal for injecting a burst of color … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: economy block, flower block, flower quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block

How to Sew Mugrugs like a Pro: Essential Tips and Tricks

March 22, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mugrugs may be small, but they’re mighty when it comes to creativity and functionality! These versatile mini quilts are the perfect project to brighten up your home, use up fabric scraps, and explore new sewing techniques. Whether you're making one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: coaster, mini quilt, mugrug, sewing tips

Dresden Needlebook

March 17, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Dresden Needlebook is a charming and practical must-have for any sewist! Adorned with two scrappy Dresden plates on the cover, this delightful design combines beauty and function. Inside, you'll find felt pages to safely hold your needles and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: dresden, gifts to sew, needle book, needle case, needlebook, patchwork, sewing kit, sewing pattern, travel sewing

Easter Sewing Projects

March 14, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Timeless Magic of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit and FriendsThere’s something wonderfully nostalgic about Beatrix Potter’s enchanting tales and whimsical illustrations. Her beloved characters—like the mischievous Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, cutlery holder, Easter, fabric, mugrug, Peter Rabbit, Riley Blake, sewing patterns, spring

Raw Edge Applique Tips

March 11, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Raw edge applique is a versatile and creative sewing technique that adds depth and personality to your projects. It involves attaching fabric pieces to a base fabric by stitching close to the raw edges, leaving them exposed for a charming, textured … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: applique, beginner, embellish, raw edge applique, scrap sewing, sewing illustration, sewing tips

Why Sewing Mugrugs is Perfect for Seasonal Projects

March 10, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Why Sewing Mugrugs Is Perfect for Seasonal ProjectsWhen it comes to seasonal sewing, mugrugs (or coasters) are the ultimate project to stitch up some charm and practicality. These miniature quilts are not only fun to make but are also ideal for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, coaster, easy sewing, mugrugs, placemats, quick sewing, spring

Why Solid Fabrics are a game changer for Foundation Paper Piecing.

March 10, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is such a fun and rewarding quilting technique, and using solid fabrics can make the process even more enjoyable—especially for beginners! Solid fabrics are not only beautiful, but they also simplify the entire FPP … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner sewing, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block, sewing tips, solid fabric, sunburst quilt block, tips

Flodesk Review: Why it is the Best Tool for my Creative Business

March 4, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I first started A Spoonful of Sugar Blog back in 2008. Since then it has grown into a thriving business, A Spoonful of Sugar Designs with a Pattern Store and an Etsy Store (in the top 2% of Etsy businesses). I never set out to be a small business … [Read more...]

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Bow Egg Mugrug

March 4, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Spring has arrived (in the northern hemisphere) and Easter is on its way, bringing with it a sense of renewal and creativity. As the flowers begin to bloom and the days grow warmer, there's no better time to dive into new sewing projects that capture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, bow, Easter sewing, egg, mugrug, scrap sewing, sewing pattern, spring sewing

Lucky Threads: Sewing Projects for St Patrick’s Day

March 2, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

🍀 Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a splash of creativity and a dash of green! Whether you're a seasoned sewist or just starting out, these festive sewing projects are perfect for adding a touch of Irish charm to your home.What is St … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, St Patrick's Day Tagged With: green, rainbow, scrap buster, sewing patterns, shamrock, St Patrick's Day

Rainbow Charms

February 18, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

In a world full of differences, love unites us all! If you want to focus on love and positivity in these tough times, make some rainbow heart charms to spread the word. Together we can create a world of love and acceptance.These rainbow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: charms, embroidery hoops, foundation paper piecing, heart, joy, love, rainbow, Valentines

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A tiny hack that makes the cutest Bunny Coaster ta A tiny hack that makes the cutest Bunny Coaster tail — pompom trim! It’s quick, sweet, and adds the perfect little pop of texture to your spring makes.Comment BUNNY and I’ll send you the link to our Bunny Coaster pattern. It’s a favourite for Easter crafting and is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy shop.Happy spring stitching! 🌸🐰✨#bunnycoaster #eastersewing #springsewing  #sewinghack  #sewistsofinstagram
This little Dice Bag does so much more than hold d This little Dice Bag does so much more than hold dice. Flat base, four mesh pockets, reversible design… it’s one of those clever makes you’ll use again and again.Comment DICE for the pattern link — it’s our Pattern of the Week, so it’s 25% off for the next few days.  Pattern Details: Dice and Drawstring Bag Sewing Pattern#dicebag #beginnersewing #drawstringpouch #sewingcommunity #dungeonsanddragonsdice
Small sewing projects are my favourite — quick to Small sewing projects are my favourite — quick to make, scrap‑friendly, and so handy around the sewing room. This little project is perfect for organising your tools, gifting, or keeping your supplies tidy on the go. Originally designed as a dice bag, this little pouch has so many other uses!If you love practical makes that sew up fast and get used again and again, this one’s for you.Comment DICE and I’ll send you the pattern link. This is our Pattern of the Week, so save 25% off this week only.Save this for your next weekend sewing session. ✨Pattern Details: Dice and Drawstring Bag Sewing Pattern (Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop)Fabric: Tilda Jubilee range, with thanks to @tilda_australia#dicebag #sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #quicksew #beginnersewing
🍀 Feeling lucky? 🌈 Or just craving a pop of colour 🍀 Feeling lucky? 🌈 Or just craving a pop of colour? Here are some bright, happy projects to sew — perfect for St Patrick’s Day or any day you want a rainbow moment. Save this for later ✨ All patterns are available in my shop.  #sewingprojects #sewinginspiration #rainbowsewing #stpatricksdaycrafts #sewingpatterns
A tiny detail that makes the whole pouch feel more A tiny detail that makes the whole pouch feel more polished. These little end caps keep the cords neat, tidy, and just that bit more elevated — such a sweet upgrade for the Flower Power Pouch.Comment FLOWER and I’ll send you the pattern link. Save this if you love small sewing hacks. ✂️🌸Pattern: Flower Power Pouch Sewing Pattern (available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewingproject #sewingpattern #beginnersewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewinglove
A tiny gift bag that always gets a big reaction ✨ A tiny gift bag that always gets a big reaction ✨ The Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is one of our most loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner friendly, scrap friendly, and perfect for gifting. This sweet version is sewn in Tilda Songbird and is such a fun little make. Comment MINI for the pattern link.Pattern: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Pattern ( available in our Pattern Srore and Etsy Shop).Fabric: Tilda Songbird. Thanks to @tilda_australia#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #scrapsewing #beginnersewing #tildasongbird
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