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Woven Bloom Block

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

Say hello to Woven Bloom Quilt Block —a fresh, modern quilt block designed for foundation paper piecing. Available in 3", 4", 5", and 6" sizes, it’s perfect for adding a floral twist to your quilts, mini quilts, bags, pillows, and more. It is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt, quilt block, woven bloom, woven star

Spinning Economy Block

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

Spinning Economy Block – A Modern FPP Twist on a ClassicIf you love the timeless charm of the traditional Economy Block but crave a fresh, modern spin, you're going to adore my latest foundation paper piecing (FPP) pattern: the Spinning Economy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner quilt block, classic quilt block, easy quilt block, economy block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, solid fabrics, spinning

Striped Heart Quilt Block

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

Striped Heart Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Block is a fun and easy block for scrap sewing. In the samples shown here I used my color coded scraps to create cheerful 3 inch blocks. Hearts are popular for so many occasions - Valentines day, Mothers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, easy heart block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart block, modern quilt, sew

Christmas Tree Quilt Blocks

October 27, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Creating holiday decorations is my favourite type of project! If you enjoy making on-of-a-kind Christmas decorations, you will love our new patterns. I have created two amazing Christmas tree foundation paper piecing quilt block bundles that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, beginner quilt block, bundle, Christmas, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block, tree, tree block

Cosy Conifer Quilt Block

October 1, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love sewing and quilting, you will adore our new Cosy Conifer Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block. This is a fun and easy pattern that will add some festive charm to your home decor or gifts.The Cosy Conifer Quilt Block features a pine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner, beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, Holiday block, quilt block, tree block

Windmill Quilt Block

April 10, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing our latest foundation paper piecing pattern - the Windmill Quilt Block. This block creates movement with its windmill blades and works well when used in a quilt, mini quilt, pillow, table runner, pouch, bag, or more!In my 3 inch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt block, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block, scrap buster

Kite Block

March 3, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love putting my scraps to good use to produce new quilt blocks. One of my favourite way of using scraps it to create mini foundation paper piecing blocks. I have been building a large range of blocks that are offered in multiple sizes. My latest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, kite, kite block, mini quilt, quilt, quilt block, scrap buster

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Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little co Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little collection of projects featuring sweet fruity shapes and pretty floral motifs — pineapples, apples, blossoms, flower buds and more. These designs are fun to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or adding a pop of colour to your sewing space.Swipe through and tell me in the comments: Which fruity or floral project is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my Pattern Store. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity #makersgonnamake #pdfsewingpattern
Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️ 💙 This Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️💙 This little project is one of my favourite ways to play with colour, prints, and tiny details — each style has its own personality, from soft florals to bold geometrics to sweet vintage tones. They’re quick to sew, beautifully giftable, and perfect for keeping needles, pins, and small notions organised.Swipe through the carousel and tell me in the comments: Which Dresden Needlebook style is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern link, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Dresden Needlebook PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#dresdenneedlebook #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftableprojects
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Bu The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Buddy Mitt is one of those projects I reach for again and again — quick to sew, beautifully shaped, and genuinely useful in the kitchen. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and makes the sweetest handmade gift.Here’s why it’s always on my sewing table:
• No binding, which means fast, frustration‑free construction
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers to protect your hand
• A modern silhouette that looks gorgeous in any stash fabricIf you’d like the pattern link, comment BAKER and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Bakers Buddy Mitt PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quicksewingproject #beginnersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity
Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺 The Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite ways to turn the smallest offcuts into something useful and adorable. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and just the right size for clips, threads, treats, or tiny treasures on your sewing table.If you’ve got a growing pile of scraps, this is the perfect project to turn them into something sweet — and it’s a lovely little gift idea too.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingreels #sewingcommunity
10 Giftable Projects to Sew 🎁✨ A little collecti 10 Giftable Projects to Sew 🎁✨A little collection of handmade favourites you can stitch now and tuck away for later — perfect for birthdays, holidays, teacher gifts, or those “I need something cute, quick, and thoughtful” moments.From pouches to needlebooks and tiny organisers, these projects are beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly giftable. They’re the kind of makes that bring joy both to sew and to give.If you’d like the patterns for any of the projects featured in this carousel, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to my Pattern Store.#sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #handmadegifts #sewingcommunity
This week’s feature is the Giftable Pouch Duo — a This week’s feature is the Giftable Pouch Duo — a brand new bundle available exclusively in my Pattern Shop and the sweetest way to sew thoughtful handmade gifts. Inside you’ll find the Flower Power Pouch and the Mini Drawstring Gift Bag — two beginner‑friendly favourites that are quick to make, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. When you purchase them together, you’ll save 25% compared to buying the patterns individually.Shown here in sweet Japanese florals by Atsuko Matsuyama from my stash. Which one would you sew first?Comment GIFTABLE or GPD and I’ll send you the link.#giftablepouchduo #flowerpowerpouch #minidrawstringgiftbag #sewingpattern #sewingproject
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