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Apple Pencil Case

June 28, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Did you know that the Apple Lunch Tote started out as a pencil case? I made the sweet foundation paper pieced apple blocks and included them in a pencil case. The bright apples paired well with the denim coloured linen.I included hand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: apple, foundation paper piecing, zipper

Apple Lunch Bag

June 9, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Gingham, polka dots and apples are combined in this Apple Lunch Tote. I always take a packed lunch to work and this tote is perfectly sized for lunch on the go. The red apples add a pop of colour to the tote.The tote has shaped panels that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, foundation paper piecing, gifts to sew, pdf pattern

Apple Lunch Tote

May 17, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I usually prepare my lunch to take to work each day. Now more than ever, I am happier eating food that I have prepared myself. On a work day, I generally head outdoors and have my lunch in the garden area. The Apple Lunch Tote is perfectly sized to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: apple, bag, Etsy, foundation paper piecing, pdf pattern

Mothers Day Gift Bag

April 26, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mother's Day for Australian Mum's is just around the corner and will celebrated on May 10 2020. This year is the perfect time to make Mum a home made gift whilst isolating. I am not sure about you, but I seem to have lost my sew-jo lately. With so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, gifted with love pouch

Valentine’s Gift Bag

February 2, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hearts are the universal symbol for love. In my latest Gifted with Love Pouches, I have used non traditional colours for a more subtle effect. I had the perfect tiny heart fabric (Dear Stella) in my stash. The background of tiny hearts in navy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, foundation paper piecing, gifted with love pouch, heart, Valentines Day

Gifted with Love Pouch

January 11, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Gifts are extra special when they are gifted in a beautiful pouch. My latest design - Gifted with Love Pouch - is perfectly sized to hold a gift card, jewellery, or small gift. In this version, I have combined red and pink in the foundation paper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, gifted with love pouch, heart, pdf pattern, sewing pattern, Valentines Day

Hexie Holiday Placemat

October 7, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

The Hexie Holiday Placemat is my newest pattern release and is available now in our Etsy and Pattern Shop. Consisting of a foundation paper pieced tree in the centre, with a simple patchwork border, it is a fun seasonal project for your Christmas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Craftsy, Etsy, foundation paper piecing, patchwork, pdf pattern

{Book Review & Giveaway} Weekend Quilting

May 29, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 78 Comments

Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time  is the wonderful new quilting book by talented West Australian quilter, Jemima Flendt from Tied with a Ribbon.  I have been following Jemima's quilting adventures for many … [Read more...]

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