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New Free Pattern: Threaded Tokens

October 6, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love adding a handmade touch to your holiday gifting, I’m excited to share my latest free pattern—Threaded Tokens!These sweet little stitched tags are perfect for:They’re quick to make, beginner-friendly, and ideal for showcasing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas, eyelet, free pattern, gift tag, gift topper, gift wrapping, grommet, holiday sewing, quick craft, quick sew, scrap buster, sewing pattern, tag, tutorial

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

Ultimate Guide to Styling your Christmas Table

December 6, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The holiday season is a time for bringing family and friends together, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a festive meal. The act of gathering around a beautifully decorated Christmas table not only enhances the dining experience but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tagged With: applique, beginner sewing, Christmas, Christmas sewing, Christmas table, mugrugs, placemats, sewing patterns, table decor

Merry Bauble Table Set

November 23, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of my favourite aspects of Christmas is having the whole family gathered around the table as we share a meal together. I love to decorate the table so it is festive and welcoming. Christmas dinner tradition inspired my latest pattern - Merry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bauble, Christmas, coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, holiday, placemat, sewing pattern

Tree Coaster

November 14, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Want to make an easy and effective Christmas Tree Coaster? I shared a video over on instagram which shows how to make this quick coaster using a block from our Tree Charms Pattern. You can check it out here.Ready to add a touch of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, coaster, mugrug, sewing, tree

Holly Jolly Tree

November 3, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

Holly Jolly Tree is a fun and festive 3D tree that can be quickly made from fabric and felt using our free pattern. Each one takes less than 30 minutes to make so you can easily sew a whole Christmas forest in an afternoon.You can use your Holly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, craft, felt, free pattern, ornament, tutorial

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

Hot Cocoa Bar

December 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you're a crafty person like me, you'll love this idea for a festive treat: a hot cocoa bar! Even though our Christmas' are hot in Perth, Western Australia, I love to turn up the air conditioning and drink hot cocoa. There's nothing like a cozy cup … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, cocoa, home decor

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I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour do I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour dots, the tiny prints, the designer names… they’re too pretty to throw away.Here’s how I turn them into something useful:
• lay them diagonally on a square of fusible interfacing
• overlap slightly
• stitch close to the printed edge
• keep building until you have a panelIt’s such a fun way to use scraps and create something totally unique ✂️✨If you’d like the Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern, comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #selvage #scrapbuster #sewingcommunity #sewingtip
A little Something Blue for tonight’s sewing sessi A little Something Blue for tonight’s sewing session 💙I’m packing my Makers Caddy with supplies for my next project — fabric, thread, tassels, lavender… I can’t wait to share it with you soon.There’s something so calming about soft blues, tidy supplies, and a project all ready to go — it makes the whole sewing process feel extra special.Hope this brings a little mid‑week inspiration to your feed ✂️✨If you’d like the link to the Makers Caddy, comment CADDY and I’ll send it to you.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda #sewingcommunity #tildaaustralia #sewingpattern
A little mid‑week sewing inspiration for you ✂️💗 H A little mid‑week sewing inspiration for you ✂️💗 Here are 10 of my most‑loved projects from the past few months — all beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew. Perfect for a cosy weekend at your machine.Save this for later… and tell me which one you’d love to see as a reel next.  If you’d like the patterns, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send the link straight to you.  #sewingprojects #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewingideas #fabricstash
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
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