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Heart Bookmark

September 4, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🌸 Free Heart Bookmark PatternA sweet, quick project to stitch for yourself or gift to a book‑loving friend.There’s something lovely about a small sewing project that uses up your favourite scraps and turns them into something useful. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner, beginner sewing, bookmark, free, free pattern, free tutorial, gifts to sew, handmade gifts, heart, scrap friendly, sewing, tutorial

Teach Kids to Sew

July 25, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sewing is a wonderful skill for children — creative, calming, confidence‑building, and endlessly fun. Whether you’re looking for a screen‑free holiday activity or a way to spend time together, teaching kids to sew is a rewarding experience for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, children, kids, teaching, teaching kids to sew, teens

A Stitched Neighbourhood: House Themed Sewing & Quilting Projects

July 9, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There’s something deeply comforting about houses—they represent warmth, safety, and the joy of gathering. In quilting and sewing, house motifs tap into nostalgia and community, letting us stitch our own little homesteads from fabric. Whether you’re a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bags, beginner, Christmas, fpp, holiday, home, house, houses, pouches, sewing, sewing pattern

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

Sail Boat Quilt Block

February 4, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I live near the Indian Ocean in Western Australia. I love to go for a regular walk down to the boat harbour and beach. Our beautiful marina inspired my latest foundation paper pieced quilt block - Sail Boat Quilt Block.This easy … [Read more...]

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

Sew Cute

June 25, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

SEW CUTE: Small, Whimsical Projects to Brighten Your Sewing TimeThere’s something irresistible about sewing cute, whimsical projects. Whether it’s a tiny pouch, a playful softie, or a sweet mug rug, small makes have a way of sparking joy in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: babies, bags, beginner, children, cute, pdf pattern, scraps, sewing, sewing patterns, whimsical

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

Top Drawstring Bag Patterns

March 15, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Drawstring bags are a delightful and practical addition to any sewing enthusiast's repertoire! These versatile pouches, characterized by their cinching drawstring closure, are perfect for a myriad of uses. Best of all they don’t need any other … [Read more...]

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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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