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Layer Cakes: The Sweetest Precut for Quick, Giftable Sewing

October 21, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wandered through a quilt shop or browsed online fabric bundles, chances are you’ve spotted a layer cake—a stack of precut 10" squares, often featuring an entire fabric collection. These deliciously versatile bundles are a dream for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, easy sew, fabric, gift ready, layer cake, pre-cut, quick sew, scrap friendly

Introducing the Bitsy Basket – A Sweet Little Pouch with Big Possibilities

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

Say hello to the Bitsy Basket—a charming drawstring pouch designed to be quick to sew, beginner-friendly, and endlessly useful. Whether you're gifting, organizing, or simply playing with your favourite fabrics, this little basket is a joy to make and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: basket, beginner friendly, drawstring bag, drawstring basket, drawstring pouch, gift to sew, hexagonal, pouch, quick sew, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Merry Little Christmas Sewing Projects

August 31, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With the festive season just around the corner, I couldn’t resist diving into the new Merry Little Christmas fabric range by Tilda. This soft, nostalgic collection is brimming with vintage charm and has inspired a few delightful makes in my sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, beginner sewing, mini treat pouch, pouch, ribbon gift box, scrap friendly, sewing pattern, Tilda, tilda Australia, Tilda Merry Little Christmas

Sew the Rainbow: Colourful Projects to Brighten Your Stitching.

August 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Whether you're diving into your scrap stash or looking for a cheerful weekend make, rainbow sewing projects are a joyful way to play with colour, experiment with layout, and create something that sparks happiness. From bold pillows to tiny pouches, … [Read more...]

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Mini Treat Pouch

July 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

✨ Sew Something Sweet — The Mini Treat Pouch Pattern Is Here!Looking for a quick, beginner-friendly sewing project that turns your favourite scraps into adorable, giftable goodness? Meet the Mini Treat Pouch — the newest pattern in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner friendly, fold over pouch, gift bag, gingham, pouch, sewing

Tree Charms

October 16, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of the most enjoyable aspects of preparing for the holidays, is making ornaments and decorations for my home. I love to mix up the colours each year to give a different look. Making your own decorations allows you to slow down, enjoy the season, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, Christmas, Christmas ornament, embroidery hoop, foundation paper piecing, fpp, ornament, sewing pattern, tree

Reusable Makeup Pads

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

Eco-friendly crafting: Reusable Makeup Pad Free PatternI'm thrilled to share a delightful project that marries sustainability with creativity – the Reusable Makeup Pads. This free pattern is not just a gateway to exploring the quality of our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner, beginner friendly, eco friendly, free pattern, quick sew, scrap sewing, sewing, tutorial

Bunny Bunting

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

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with our delightful new Bunny Bunting pattern! 🐰 This pattern shows you how to make cute pennants featuring an appliqued bunny silhouette. You can use your favourite pastel and low volume … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, bunting, Easter, garland, rabbit, scrap friendly, sewing pattern, spring

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I've been sewing up a Makers Caddy in the upcoming I've been sewing up a Makers Caddy in the upcoming fabric line Something Blue by Tilda — releasing worldwide on June 1.I loved adding all the tiny details: the label, ribbon, tag, and sweet embellishments that make this project feel so special. The Makers Caddy is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and makes the loveliest gift‑ready project for any maker in your life.This soft blue palette is such a joy to work with — thank you to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #tildasomethingblue #makerscaddy #sewingprojects #sewingpattern
Sharing the tiny detail that makes the Scrappy Str Sharing the tiny detail that makes the Scrappy Strips Pouch feel polished and gift‑ready — the little cord end caps. They’re simple, quick, and such a sweet finishing touch for your drawstring bags.This pattern includes two practical sizes, and you can sew the feature panel using selvedges/selvages or patchwork strings. A beginner‑friendly project that turns treasured scraps into something beautiful and useful.A few of you asked about the cord end caps — just search “plastic bell cord end caps with lid” and you’ll find plenty of options in lots of colours.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch ( 2 sizes) is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #drawstringbag #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I save every pretty selvedge that crosses my cutti I save every pretty selvedge that crosses my cutting table — and this is exactly why. Those tiny printed edges become the sweetest feature panel on my new Scrappy Strips Pouch, released today.You can make it with selvedges or patchwork strings, and it comes in two practical sizes. A quick, beginner‑friendly sew that turns leftovers into something lovely.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch (2 sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric: Selvedges from various @rubystarsociety fabric lines.#scrapsewing #selvedgesewing #beginnersewingproject #sewingpatternrelease #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny scraps, tiny stitches, tiny treasures. These Tiny scraps, tiny stitches, tiny treasures. These little Threaded Tokens are one of my favourite ways to turn leftover fabric into something sweet and useful. Small motifs shine, the sewing is quick, and they’re perfect to add to gifts or keep in your sewing kit.Comment TOKEN and I’ll send you the free beginner‑friendly pattern.Shown in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks ti @tilda_australia#scrapsewing #freepattern #tildasongbird #ilovetilda #beginnersewing
A tiny triangle with a very big job. This little t A tiny triangle with a very big job. This little travel kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat pocket‑sized shape. It’s one of my most‑used makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingreels #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bagmaking #craftastherapy
A sweet little drawstring pouch that opens wide, c A sweet little drawstring pouch that opens wide, cinches neatly, and is perfect for gifting or using every day. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a favourite.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Songbird fabric. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildasongbird #tildafabrics #sewingpattern #sewingcommunity
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