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Butterfly Applique

July 12, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Butterfly applique design is a fun and easy way to add some color and charm to your sewing projects. You can use applique patterns to create beautiful butterflies that look like they are flying on your fabric.What is raw edge applique?Raw … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: animal, applique, butterfly, insect, nature, raw edge applique, scrap buster, sewing illustration, sewing pattern

Cat Applique

May 31, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Raw edge applique is a technique used to add detail to fabrics by cutting and attaching shapes without turning the edges to the back. The edges can be fused, stitched, or left to ravel. This creates a natural or realistic look or an artistic … [Read more...]

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

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, English paper piecing, EPP, pdf sewing pattern, pillow, pincushion

Bloom Pincushion

April 23, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Pincushions are fun little project - both pretty and practical. My latest sewing pattern is the Bloom Pincushion Mini Pillow - a sweet project that is perfect to build skills in applique, English Paper Piecing (EPP) and basic patchwork.I used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, English paper piecing, EPP, patchwork, pincushion, sewing, sewing room

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...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, baby shower, pillow, sewing, sewing illustration

Yuletide Cottages

November 12, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I am excited to share my latest Christmas pattern with you - Yuletide Cottages. This trio of Yuletide Cottages will add festive cheer to your Holiday décor. Featuring three different cottages, they are constructed using raw edge applique (also known … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, applique, Christmas, raw edge applique

Pumpkin Patch {Halloween Applique}

October 20, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

With Halloween just around the corner, this sweet Pumpkin Patch Appliqué is the perfect quick make for adding a cosy seasonal touch to your home. Featuring a trio of pumpkins appliquéd onto a backing fabric, it’s a beginner‑friendly project you can … [Read more...]

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

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One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄 The free H One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄The free Holly Jolly Tree pattern can be stitched in harvest colours for autumn decorating or transformed into a festive Christmas tree using your favourite holiday fabrics.Swipe to see four completely different looks created from the same beginner-friendly pattern.Comment TREE and I'll send you the link to grab the free pattern.#hollyjollytree #freesewingpattern #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake #quicksewing
From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring p From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring pouch!This beginner-friendly project combines a little English Paper Piecing with simple sewing to create the perfect gift, project pouch, or scrap-friendly make.💬 Comment GARDEN and I'll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch ( available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #pouchpattern #beginnersewing
zip 🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Po zip🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄The Mini Treat Pouch is one of those projects you'll find yourself making again and again. It's quick to sew, fun to personalise, and perfect for Christmas gifting.Fill it with candy, gift cards, jewellery, beauty treats, sewing notions, or other little treasures. Add a ribbon tab or decorative patch for an extra-special finishing touch.Featuring a fold-over top, button loop closure, handy back pocket, and fully lined construction, it's a sweet little project that's as practical as it is charming.Which fabric would you choose? ❤️ Red 💚 Green 💙 Blue✨ Comment TREAT for the pattern link.The Mini Treat Pouch pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#christmassewing #tildafabric #tildamerrylittlechristmas #giftsewing #pdfsewingpattern
The pattern you've been asking for just got even b The pattern you've been asking for just got even better! 🎄The Hexie Holiday Placemat is now available in 2 sizes, giving you more options for holiday decorating and gift giving. Use the smaller size for mugs and treats, or the larger size for festive table settings.Perfect for Christmas fabrics, holiday scraps, and foundation paper piecing enthusiasts.Comment HOLIDAY and I'll send you the link! ❤️#foundationpaperpiecing #christmassewing #quiltingprojects #sewingpattern #tildafabric
Looking for a fun way to package small gifts, fest Looking for a fun way to package small gifts, festive treats, gift cards, or little treasures? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is as practical as it is cute, featuring:
• A sweet button and elastic closure
 • A handy back pocket for notes, gift cards, or tags
 • A beginner-friendly design that's quick to sew
 • Perfect for Christmas gifting and everyday surprisesThis version is stitched in beautiful Merry Happy fabric by Ruby Star Society, bringing a cheerful and modern holiday feel to every pouch.
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🐈 Which Sleepy Cat are you? Are you a Classic Cat 🐈 Which Sleepy Cat are you?Are you a Classic Cat who loves timeless fabrics, a Festive Cat already planning Christmas sewing, or a Spooky Cat embracing all things Halloween?Swipe through and find your Sleepy Cat personality, then tell us in the comments!✨ Comment SLEEPY and I'll send you a link to the Sleepy Cat Mug Rug pattern.Pattern Details: Sleepy Cat Mugrug pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sleepycatmugrug
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