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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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Christmas in July Sewing Project ✨ These sweet Sc Christmas in July Sewing Project ✨These sweet Scrappy Mini Stockings are a festive favourite in our home — and they’re perfect for a little Christmas in July sewing fun. For this trio, I used the charming Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric, added a folded ribbon tag above the heel and a hanging loop so they’re ready to adorn your tree, gifts, or holiday table.🧵 The Scrappy Mini Stocking pattern is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.📌 Comment STOCKING and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Merry Little Christmas range by Tilda @tilda_australia#tildafabric #christmasinjuly #sewingfun #Christmassewing #beginnersewing
A little Christmas in July sewing joy ✨ The Mini A little Christmas in July sewing joy ✨The Mini Treat Pouch is one of my favourite quick festive makes — sweet details, a satisfying fold, and the perfect size for tiny gifts, treats, and stocking surprises. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and such a fun way to use your favourite Christmas prints.If you’d like to sew your own version, comment TREAT and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.🎄 Quick festive make 🎁 Perfect for gifting 🧵 Scrap‑friendly 📥 Instant downloadPattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in my Pattern Store.Fabric Credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @tilda_australia#christmasinjuly #festivesewing #minitreatpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadechristmas
✨ Christmas in July ✨ A little festive sewing joy ✨ Christmas in July ✨A little festive sewing joy — 10 sweet projects to spark your creativity and help you get ahead on handmade gifts. Think hexies, tiny houses, cheerful coasters, and small makes that bring instant Christmas magic.If you’re starting your festive sewing early this year, comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the pattern links.🎄 Scrap‑friendly 🎁 Perfect for gifting 🌟 Beginner‑friendly 📥 Instant downloads#christmasinjuly #christmassewing #festivesewing #sewinginspiration #makersgonnamakr
A little hexie magic for your day ✨ This sweet pou A little hexie magic for your day ✨ This sweet pouch comes together with slow‑stitched hexies, a fussy‑cut back, and that satisfying curved base — a gentle, beginner‑friendly make that’s perfect for scraps and gifting.If you’d like to sew your own version, comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.🧵 EPP flower 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Lovely for gifting 📥 Instant downloadPattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch - available in my Pattern StoreFabric Credit: Tilda Songbird, with thanks @tilda_australia#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern
Whimsy is having a moment — sweet details, playful Whimsy is having a moment — sweet details, playful shapes, and projects that spark pure sew‑joy. Here are 10 whimsical sewing ideas to brighten your creative time and add a little magic to your makes ✨The Mid‑Year Sale ends soon — save 25% off storewide in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (excluding bundles).Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to browse. What whimsy would you sew first?#sewinginspiration #whimsicalsewing #sewingprojects #scrapbusting #sewingpatterns
Flower Power Pouch in Tilda Old Rose — a sweet lit Flower Power Pouch in Tilda Old Rose — a sweet little make that’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, gift‑ready, and quick to sew. The tiny hexie detail adds such a charming touch. Comment FLOWER for a link to the pattern.The Mid‑Year Sale on now, you can save 25% storewide (excluding bundles) in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Pattern Details: Flower Power Pouch Sewing Pattern (Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop)#tildafabric #sewingpattern #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #giftablemakes
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