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Bloom Mini Pillow

May 14, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar Leave a Comment

Bloom Mini Pillow is an addictive project - it is hard to stop at one!. It was the perfect little afternoon sewing project for me. Working full time, I don't have a great deal of time or energy for sewing, so I love a project where I can start and finish in an afternoon. In this project, I use the flower petals to store different sized needles so it is easy to find the right sized needle for the job at hand. What I love about the Bloom Mini Pillow project is that it combines a number … [Read More...]

Ombre Pouch

February 22, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar Leave a Comment

I love arranging fabrics in colour order to give an ombre effect. I had a charm square pack of Cross Stitch fabric by Alison Glass for Andover fabrics in my stash. I used these fabrics to create the ombre pouch. The … [Read More...]

Hen Coaster Mug Rug

February 13, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar Leave a Comment

I used the Chick Coaster Mug Rug pattern to make a pair of hen coasters. I combined low volume prints white/ivory with a grey design for the body and chest of the hen. I added orange beak, black eyes, and a red wool felt … [Read More...]

Chick Coaster

February 6, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar 2 Comments

Sewing for holidays is my favourite type of sewing. It really makes family celebrations more special when there is a handmade element. My latest design is the Chick Coaster Mug Rug. These are cute, cheerful and bright - … [Read More...]

Christmas Star Table Runner

January 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar 1 Comment

The Star Table Runner Sewing Pattern is really versatile and it can look so different depending on your fabric choices. In the Christmas Star Table Runner sample, I used a minimalist colour palette - soft greys and white … [Read More...]

Triangle Sewing Kit

January 29, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar 2 Comments

I couldn't resist making another project with the gorgeous Tilda Cotton Beach collection. This Triangle Sewing Kit duo looks fantastic in this lovely beach themed fabric. The Travel Sewing Kit is my most popular … [Read More...]

Valentines Sewing Projects

January 27, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar Leave a Comment

I love adding a handmade touch to holidays. Here is my favourite collection of Valentines sewing designs so you can add magic to your Valentine's celebrations. After all, what could be better than celebrating love and … [Read More...]

Valentine’s Dresden Placemat

January 26, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar Leave a Comment

I made a Valentine's Dresden Placemat to add a pop of colour and a touch of handmade to my home for Valentine's Day. The Dresden Placemat pattern is a fun design that can be used as a placemat, mug rug, coaster, or tray … [Read More...]

Scrappy Star Table Runner

January 23, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar 1 Comment

The Star Table Runner is a versatile pattern and can be minimal or bright depending on your choice of fabrics. In this scrappy table runner version I used 15 different fat quarters from Tilda Lemon Tree collection (an … [Read More...]

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{Pattern of the Week} Zakka Scissor Keeper is our {Pattern of the Week} Zakka Scissor Keeper is our pattern of the week. It is currently on sale in our Etsy store at 25% off for a few days so get in quick! Pattern includes a scrappy monochromatic scissor keeper in two sizes to fit your favourite sewing and embroidery scissors. The scrappy patchwork is combined with natural linen and a vintage button. These zakka scissor keepers are pretty and practical. Pattern includes full sized templates and loads of step by step instructions. Swipe to see some of the Zakka Scissor Keepers I have made.

Pattern: Zakka Scissor Keeper PDF Sewing Pattern - currently on sale in our Etsy shop - links in profile.

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These little Bloom Pincushions are very addictive These little Bloom Pincushions are very addictive to make. Perfect little afternoon sewing project. I use the petals to store different sized needles so it is easy to find the right sized needle for the job at hand. 

Pattern: Bloom Pincushion Mini Pillow PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Etsy store and Pattern shop. Links in profile. 

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{Tutorial Tuesday} Harvest Leaf Coasters are a mod {Tutorial Tuesday} Harvest Leaf Coasters are a modern, beginner friendly project. You simply need two coordinating fabrics pieces measuring at least 4 1/2 x 6 inches, plus embroidery floss. This is a great little scrap buster project. 

You can find the free tutorial, including template to print at home, over on our blog. www.aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com - search for Harvest leaf coaster (the link is in our profile). 

Fabric Credit: Harvest fabric collection by Tilda (released 2017). 

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I love to combine a variety of techniques in my se I love to combine a variety of techniques in my sewing projects. This project bag is a great example - it includes a combination of sewing, embroidery, English Paper Piecing, and a crocheted base (swipe to see more). 

Would you be interested in a pattern for this project? Are there any techniques you would like to see more of in my patterns? Feel free to leave some feedback - I love to hear from you. 

Fabric: Sweet Orchard by Sedef Imer for @rileyblakedesigns (released 2016).

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