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Make Your Own Baby Bath Mitt

May 14, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Make bath time fun with this cute aeroplane baby bath mitt. Easily constructed from a white face washer, it features an appliqued aeroplane in bright colours and has a striped hanging tag. A vapour trail has been sewn across both sides of the bath … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials, Uncategorized Tagged With: applique, baby, baby shower, face washer, face washer challenge

Elephant Pillow

April 29, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I always find it amazing that simply changing the colour scheme and choice of fabrics, can make a pattern look completely different. Our Ella The Elephant Pillow is our newest pattern, and I wanted to show how it looks when constructed from a bright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, applique, Craftsy, Etsy, Flower Sugar, home décor, pdf pattern

Spring Tea Towel

March 11, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With Easter fast approaching, I wanted to make a Spring inspired tea towel that featured pretty flowers rather than using traditional Easter motifs (like bunnies and eggs).  The Spring Tea Towel features assorted flowers in pink and yellow that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet, Easter, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: applique, crochet, Easter, embroidery, spring

Love to Bake Pot Holder

September 19, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Sewing and baking are two of my favourite pastimes. I would love a sweet floral Kitchenaid like the one I made using fabric from the Flower Sugar Paisley Wind collection. I combined two of the patterns from my book, A Spoonful of Sugar, to make this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Uncategorized Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, applique, sewing illustration

Book Review and Giveaway: Sew Illustrated

August 19, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 123 Comments

Sew Illustrated , 35 Fabric and Thread Designs is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented duo Minki Kim and Kristin Esser. It is bursting with gorgeous and colourful designs using the Sewing Illustration techniques that Minki has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: applique, book review, giveaway, sewing illustration

Dress Form Lavender Sachets

April 15, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

One of my favourite projects from my book (A spoonful of Sugar), is the Dress Form Lavender Sachets. They are little sachets that can be hung from a coat hanger or in your wardrobe to make your clothing smell lovely. These sachets feature a dress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, applique, sewing, zakka

{2014} New Year Tea Towel

December 30, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

I was spoilt for Christmas with a lovely new sewing machine. I am now the proud owner of a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 Machine and can't wait to have some time to put it through its paces. My sewing room is temporarily a guest room, so I have set … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Year's, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: applique, kitchen

Halloween Treat Bags

September 21, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Every year Halloween seems to be more popular in our neighbourhood. It is fun seeing all the kids dressed up in their costumes. This year we are making some quick and easy Halloween treat bags. Made from some unbleached calico with a felt pumpkin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: applique, candy

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The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite qu The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite quick makes — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and stitches up in no time, which makes it perfect for last‑minute gifts or organising all the little things in your sewing space.This sweet version is sewn in Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics from Tilda, and the small‑scale prints shine beautifully in a project like this. I love the flat base, the smooth drawstring closure, and how easily it folds flat when not in use. With three sizes included, you can sew a whole coordinating set from just a handful of scraps.If you enjoy quick, giftable projects, this one is such a joy to make.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a pro I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a project that was as practical as it was pretty. Beginner friendly construction, quick to construct, and giftable.This version shows all my favourite details: structured shape, pockets, a wide base, and those little finishing touches like the leather patch and tag. It’s simple to sew, satisfying to use, and one of the most versatile organisers in my sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Makers Caddy — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #sewingroom #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little drawstring bag that always comes to the r A little drawstring bag that always comes to the rescue. This one stitches up quickly, uses small cuts of fabric, and is perfect for treats, tiny gifts, or organising your sewing space. It’s one of those patterns you’ll make again and again — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A tiny sewing kit that goes everywhere with me. I A tiny sewing kit that goes everywhere with me. I love how something so small can keep all my essentials organised — room for buttons, pins, needles, and tiny scissors. It’s a quick, scrap‑friendly project and such a handy little make for travel, retreats, everyday sewing, or gifting.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern details: Travel Sewing Kit PDF Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewingkit #sewingorganization #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingprojects #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A quick desk reset with my Makers Caddy — it’s ama A quick desk reset with my Makers Caddy — it’s amazing how much calmer everything feels when your favourite tools have a home. This little project is scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes in the sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy PDF Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingorganization #sewingroominspo #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
🐱✨ Sleepy Cat Coaster ✨🐱 A simple, relaxing EPP pr 🐱✨ Sleepy Cat Coaster ✨🐱 A simple, relaxing EPP project that’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and comes together quickly. It’s a useful little make on its own and also works well as a gift‑ready set if you sew a few at once.Perfect for easing into hand sewing or using up leftover fabric in a practical way.📣 Comment SLEEPY below and I’ll send you the pattern link 🧵Pattern: Sleepy Cat Coaster Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#englishpaperpiecing #scrapbustingsewing #handsewingproject #sewingpatternshop #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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