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Novelty Fabrics: A Sewist’s Guide to Creative Projects

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

Novelty fabrics are the spice of the sewing world, adding a dash of excitement and personality to any project. These fabrics come in a myriad of themes and prints, from whimsical animals and vibrant florals to holiday motifs and cartoon characters. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: fussy cut, holiday, novelty fabric, seasonal, sewing, sewing pattern

Love Letter Mugrug

January 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Love Letter Mugrug! This charming foundation paper pieced project features an envelope with a love heart on the flap, perfect for Valentine's Day or any time of year. Easily constructed in an afternoon, this sweet project adds a touch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, mugrug, sewing, sewing pattern, Valentines Day, Valentines sewing

Sewing Joy: Make your Own Tiny Tote

January 15, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Combining pretty fabrics together to make something new is one of the joys of sewing. My Tiny Tote pattern is ideal for using as a makeup bag, pencil case, or to store supplies for sewing on the go. Despite their small size, they can hold a number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, pencil case, sewing pattern, sewing project, Tilda, Tilda SUnday Brunch, zip, zippered pouch

Braided Heart Mugrug and Placemat Set

January 12, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Braided Heart Mugrug Pattern has had a fabulous "glow-up" and now includes two sizes: placemat and a mugrug/coaster. With professional illustrations and step-by-step diagrams, it's an ideal project for beginners.Add some love to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, heart, mugrug, patchwork, placemat, sewing pattern, Valentines Day

Cosy Cat Mitt

January 7, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love to design scrappy projects so that no small fabric scrap can go unwasted. My latest pattern, Cosy Cat Mitt, features a monochromatic patchwork pocket which uses 22-30 different fabrics from the same colour family. When the fabrics are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, cat lover, cosy cat, oven mitt, patchwork, pot holder, scrap sewing, sewing pattern

Achieve your Sewing Dreams: 10 Goals for the Year Ahead

January 5, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As we step into 2025, it's the perfect time to set new sewing goals that will inspire and challenge us throughout the year. Whether you're a seasoned sewist or just starting out, these goals will help you grow your skills, find joy in your craft, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Uncategorized Tagged With: motivation, organisation, planner, sewing, sewing room, techniques

Sewing Buddy Pincushion

December 30, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Sewing Buddy Pincushion! This charming pincushion features a handy pocket for scissors, an economy block perfect for fussy cutting, and a small tag. Ideal for holding pins, needles, clips, and scissors, it's a sweet gift for any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, pin cushion, pincushion, pocket, pocket pincushion, sewing pattern, sewing room

Get Organised: Essential Tips for Sewists

December 29, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As we approach the new year, it's the perfect time to get your sewing space organized and ready for all the exciting projects ahead. Here are some essential tips to help you create an inviting and efficient sewing environment for 2025:3. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips, Sewing Room Tagged With: guide, new year, organisation, organise, sewing, sewing room, tips

Tree Cutlery Holder

December 7, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Add festive charm to your holiday table with our Tree Cutlery Holder, featuring a foundation paper pieced tree and satin piping. Perfect for organizing flatware for Christmas meals, this quick and easy project can be sewn from your fabric stash and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas table, cutlery, foundation paper piecing, fpp, Holiday table, pouch, sewing, sewing pattern, silverware, table decor

Ultimate Guide to Styling your Christmas Table

December 6, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The holiday season is a time for bringing family and friends together, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a festive meal. The act of gathering around a beautifully decorated Christmas table not only enhances the dining experience but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tagged With: applique, beginner sewing, Christmas, Christmas sewing, Christmas table, mugrugs, placemats, sewing patterns, table decor

Christmas Cat Placemat

December 3, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Who says your Christmas table has to be boring and traditional? Add a touch of whimsy with a Christmas Cosy Cat Placemat made in festive holiday prints. Perfect for cat lovers everywhere! It can also be used as a special festive meal mat for your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, cat life, cat lover, cat placemat, Christmas sewing, mugrug, placemat

How to Sew a Lavender Bag

November 29, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have a quick tutorial for a tree lavender bag. These little treats are perfect to sew from your stash fabrics and are ideal little gifts for friends and family. They can be placed in wardrobes, linen closets, drawers, luggage, gym bags, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fpp, scrap, scrap sewing, sewing, tutorial

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A little peek at my next Makers Caddy… sewn in Som A little peek at my next Makers Caddy… sewn in Something Blue, Tilda’s beautiful new range releasing worldwide on June 1. I’ve just cut out the pieces and couldn’t resist sharing the fabrics, tags, labels, and all the tiny details that make this project so fun to sew. It’s always the little touches - the leather patches, contrasting handles, and coordinated notions - that bring a caddy to life. Stay tuned to see the finished version.Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @Tilda_australiaPattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop  #makerscaddy#tildafabric  #wipinprogess #tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda
There’s something so lovely about putting together There’s something so lovely about putting together a bright, happy self‑care gift… especially when it’s handmade.  I stitched a colourful set using Ruby Star Society fabrics - a Relaxation Eye Pillow and a Heavenly Heatpack - and styled them into a complete gift bundle.To make it feel extra special, I lined a small bamboo tray with soft tissue, added the two calming makes, tied them with a pink ribbon, and tucked in a few thoughtful extras: a candle, a box of speciality tea, and a tiny plant. It’s simple, cheerful, and such a beautiful way to show someone you care.Both projects are scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and quick to sew - perfect for weekend making or last‑minute gifting.If you’d like to sew your own self‑care set, comment SELFCARE and I’ll send you the link to the bundle. You’ll also save 25% on these two gift‑ready patterns when you buy the bundle.#selfcaresewing #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendysewing #handmadegiftideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colou The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colourway shows off everything makers love about this pattern — it folds completely flat for storage, has a clever structured base, four coordinated fabrics, and cinches closed beautifully. It’s quick to sew, gift‑ready, and so satisfying to pop open and fill.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#QuadraPouch #SewingPatternDesign #HandmadePouch #SewingProjects #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns
One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch i One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch is how it folds completely flat between uses — perfect for travel, storage, or keeping your sewing space tidy. A quick press and it pops back into shape, ready to fill with treats, notions, or gifts.This version uses eight Tilda blenders for a scrappy, pretty finish that shows off the crisp base and four neat corners.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #drawstringpouch #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
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Thank you so much for the wonderful reception to t Thank you so much for the wonderful reception to the Quadra Pouch launch last week — I’m thrilled you’re loving this pattern as much as I do.Today I’m sharing a brand new Tilda version, stitched in the large size and made entirely from blenders. I used four Bellflower prints from the Wallflower range for the exterior, and four Stella prints from the Songbird collection for the lining — eight fabrics in total, making it delightfully scrappy.I love how easily Tilda collections mix and match, and how each corner of the pouch showcases a different print. The clever panel construction gives the pouch a neat flat base without boxed corners, and the result is both practical and beautifully structured.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern is available in both my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric: Bellflower blenders and Stella blenders from Tilda, with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #quadrapouch #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern
There’s something so soothing about sewing small, There’s something so soothing about sewing small, comforting projects… especially the ones that feel as lovely to gift as they do to keep.This week I’ve been stitching up a little calm with this Self‑Care Bundle — a relaxing eye pillow and a soft, weighted heatpack designed for quiet moments, tired shoulders, and anyone who needs a gentle pause.Both projects are beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew… the kind of makes that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend. Perfect for someone special, or for adding a little comfort to your own daily routine.This set is sewn in the beautiful Tilda Creating Memories collection - thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous fabrics.If you’d like to sew your own set, I’ve bundled both patterns together with a 25% saving. Use the code word SELFCARE in the comments and I’ll send the link straight to you.Here’s to stitching a little calm into the week ahead 🤍#sewingproject #tildafabrics #makersgonnamake #sewinglove #handmadegifts
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