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Fruit Quilt Block

January 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

The Fruit Foundation Paper Piecing quilt block is colourful and quick to construct. It is a versatile block - simply change the colour make a different type of fruit. Red and green for apples, orange for oranges and mandarins, and blue for … [Read more...]

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Economy Quilt Block

January 12, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Economy Block is the perfect choice when you want to focus on a fussy cut image from your novelty fabrics. In these 3 inch blocks, I fussy cut some adorable bunnies from a Japanese print in my stash and framed it with some of my Atsuko Matsuyama … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Atsuko Matsuyama, beginner sewing, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fussy cut, sew, sewing pattern

Kaleidoscope Quilt Block

December 10, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Kaleidoscope Quilt Block (also known as the Windmill block) is our latest Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Block in our pattern store. This is a versatile block that creates a striking pattern when joined together. You can mix it up by making the … [Read more...]

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Courthouse Steps Quilt Block

November 19, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Courthouse Steps Quilt block is a classic design which had its origins around the Civil War era. It is a variation of the classic log cabin pattern. The parallel strips on either side of the central block resemble courthouse steps. Courthouse Steps … [Read more...]

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Twisted Log Cabin Block

November 12, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My latest Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Block is the Twisted Log Cabin. This block is really versatile, and you can achieve many different effects by playing with the colours and placement of low volume fabrics. In these samples, I made the internal … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Placemat

November 2, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is hard to believe how fast this year is going, We are now in November and planning for Christmas. When I lived in the USA, we celebrated Thanksgiving with friends. I love the tradition of joining together with family and friends to celebrate all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Uncategorized Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, Halloween, mugrug, patchwork, placemat, quilting, thanksgiving, trivet

Log Cabin Block

October 29, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Log Cabin Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block (FPP). I am so excited to add to my range of basic, beginner friendly foundation paper piecing quilt block patterns. I have had so many requests for these over the years and I am so … [Read more...]

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Heart Block

October 22, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a beginner friendly foundation paper piecing block, the Heart Block is a great place to start. Using two contrasting fabrics for the heart, teamed with a low volume background, you will soon have simple and accurately pieced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Beginner firendly, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, heart block, patchwork, quilt block, Valentines Day

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