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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

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

Festive Feline Pillow

November 11, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Unleash your creativity this holiday season with the Festive Feline Pillow sewing pattern! Featuring a whimsical appliqued cat with a fur lined Santa hat. A vibrant patchwork border adds a splash of colour to your Christmas decor. Easy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, cat, cat life, cat lover, Christmas sewing, cushion, patchwork, pillow, sewing, sewing pattern

Cosy Canine Coaster

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

Introducing the Cosy Canine Coaster: a delightful sewing pattern that brings the warmth of a pet-friendly home into your crafts. This whimsical design features a snoozing pup cozily tucked under a quilt, brought to life with the simple yet charming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, dog, dog lover, raw edge applique, sewing illustration, sewing pattern

Sweet Talk Mugrug

January 8, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a quick and easy sewing project for Valentines Day? Do you want to express your love in a creative way? Then you'll love my latest sewing pattern - Sweet Talk Mugrug!This adorable mugrug is shaped like a speech bubble with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: applique, beginner sewing pattern, coaster, heart, mugrug, quick sew, raw edge applique, sewing illustration, Valentines Day

Tree Applique Pattern

November 26, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you my latest applique pattern - Tree Applique. It's perfect for the holiday season, but you can also use it all year round to add some nature-inspired charm to your projects. If you are new to raw edge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Christmas, Sewing Tagged With: applique, Christmas, scrap sewing, tree

Spider & Spider Web Applique

September 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some spooky flair to your sewing projects? If so, you might want to check out our new Spider and Spider Web Applique pattern. This pattern includes four styles of spider and one style of web, each in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Halloween, Sewing Tagged With: applique, Halloween, raw edge applique, sewing illustration, spider, spider web

Raw Edge Applique: A Quick and Easy Sewing Technique

August 19, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some personality to your sewing projects? If so, you might want to try raw edge applique. Raw edge applique is a technique where you cut out shapes from fabric and stitch them onto another fabric, leaving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: applique, raw edge applique, scrap, scrap buster, sewing illustration

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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃 Turning Hallowee Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃
Turning Halloween scraps into something cute and useful — this Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for gifting tiny treats, party favours, or adding a handmade touch to spooky season. No zips, no fuss… just a clever button‑and‑elastic closure and a chance to use your favourite Halloween fabrics.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#minitreatpouch #halloweensewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄 These sweet little stocki Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄
These sweet little stockings are one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. They’re beginner‑friendly, scrap‑happy, and perfect for festive table settings, teacher gifts, or adding a handmade touch to your holiday decorating.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe — such a joy to sew with.Fabric credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas, with thanks to @tilda_australia ✨💬 Comment STOCKING and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Mini Stocking Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Let’s make this season handmade and heartfelt 💕#scrappysewing #ministocking #christmassewing #handmadeholiday #scrapfriendlysewing  
A little collection of Tiny Totes in some of my fa A little collection of Tiny Totes in some of my favourite fabrics — Tilda, Ruby Star Society, printed linen, Christmas prints, and Japanese florals. They’re quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful for pencils, makeup, sewing notions, sunglasses, gifting, and more.Save this carousel for your next sewing session ✨ Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote — beginner‑friendly, fully lined, and perfect for small cuts of fabric. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingfun #sewingcommunity #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
A sweet and super‑useful Tiny Tote made in the new A sweet and super‑useful Tiny Tote made in the new Tilda Village Life collection — perfect as a pencil case, makeup bag, or a little sewing kit. I’ve loved stitching with these charming prints.Village Life releases 1 October — with thanks to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.The Tiny Tote pattern is available in my Pattern Store.
Comment TINY for a link to the pattern.Save this for when you need a sweet handmade gift.#tildavillagelife
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