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Tree in a Square Quilt Block

April 14, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tree in a Square – A Charming Foundation Paper Piecing Block for Every Season! 🌲There’s something timeless about quilt blocks inspired by nature, and my Tree in a Square pattern brings a little woodland charm to your sewing projects! This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: Christmas tree, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block, tree, tree block, Tree Quilt

Simple Shack Quilt Block

April 7, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our newest FPP block, Simple Shack is an easy-to-make foundation paper piecing design is perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Featuring five different sizes and a colouring sheet, it's great for experimenting with your favorite colorful scraps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: cabin, foundation paper piecing, fpp, home, house, quilt, quilt block

Flower in a Square Quilt Block

March 24, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Flower in a Square Quilt Block - a charming and affordable foundation paper pieced pattern that's perfect for your spring and Easter sewing projects! Available in 5 versatile sizes, this block is ideal for injecting a burst of color … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: economy block, flower block, flower quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block

Why Solid Fabrics are a game changer for Foundation Paper Piecing.

March 10, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is such a fun and rewarding quilting technique, and using solid fabrics can make the process even more enjoyable—especially for beginners! Solid fabrics are not only beautiful, but they also simplify the entire FPP … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner sewing, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt block, sewing tips, solid fabric, sunburst quilt block, tips

Twirling Treasures Kitchen Set

February 17, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My favourite type of sewing project is something that uses my scraps or the fabric I have on hand and is practical. My latest pattern ticks all the boxes! Pretty and practical, the Twirling Treasures Kitchen Set is ideal to use as hot pads, pot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, home decor, hot pad, kitchen, mugrug, placemat, quilt block

Charming Cottage Quilt Block

February 13, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Charming Cottage Quilt Block, available in 5 sizes, is perfect for using up fabric scraps and celebrating the essence of home. Ideal for creating quilts, bags, pillows, and more, this versatile block adds a touch of warmth to any project. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, house, house block, pattern, quilt block, quilting, sewing

Cosy Cabin Block

February 13, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Excited to present the new Cosy Cabin quilt block! This charming, primitive-style design takes me back to the houses I used to draw as a child. Perfect for creating quilts, pillows, bags, and more, this block is a versatile addition to your sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, easy quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, house, house block, quilt block

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

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Modern Quilt Blocks Essentials ✂️✨ Clean lines, bo Modern Quilt Blocks Essentials ✂️✨ Clean lines, bold shapes, scrap‑friendly layouts, and fast, satisfying makes — modern quilt blocks are some of my favourite designs to sew. They’re beginner‑friendly, endlessly versatile, and perfect for pillows, minis, and full quilts.Swipe through to explore 10 of my most popular modern quilt blocks — each one designed to be simple, striking, and fun to stitch.If you’d like the full collection, comment BLOCK and I’ll send you the link to all 75+ quilt block patterns in my Pattern Store.#modernquiltblocks #quiltblockpatterns #scrapfriendlysewing #quiltinspiration #sewingcommunity makersgonnamake
Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of green makes — soft mint, leafy tones, cool blue‑greens, and those pretty mid‑greens that always feel calm and uplifting. Green is one of my favourite colours to sew with… it’s soothing, versatile, and works beautifully across so many projects.Swipe through and tell me which shade of green you’re loving right now.If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send yoy a link to my pattern store straight to your inbox. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#colourcrushseries #greeninspiration #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity
Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those little projects that always earns its place on the sewing table. It stitches up fast, uses small cuts of fabric, and opens into the sweetest shape — perfect for treats, tiny gifts, travel notions, or organising your sewing space.It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful… the kind of make you’ll sew more than once.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link. Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #giftableprojects
Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little co Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little collection of projects featuring sweet fruity shapes and pretty floral motifs — pineapples, apples, blossoms, flower buds and more. These designs are fun to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or adding a pop of colour to your sewing space.Swipe through and tell me in the comments: Which fruity or floral project is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my Pattern Store. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity #makersgonnamake #pdfsewingpattern
Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️ 💙 This Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️💙 This little project is one of my favourite ways to play with colour, prints, and tiny details — each style has its own personality, from soft florals to bold geometrics to sweet vintage tones. They’re quick to sew, beautifully giftable, and perfect for keeping needles, pins, and small notions organised.Swipe through the carousel and tell me in the comments: Which Dresden Needlebook style is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern link, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Dresden Needlebook PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#dresdenneedlebook #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftableprojects
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Bu The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Buddy Mitt is one of those projects I reach for again and again — quick to sew, beautifully shaped, and genuinely useful in the kitchen. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and makes the sweetest handmade gift.Here’s why it’s always on my sewing table:
• No binding, which means fast, frustration‑free construction
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers to protect your hand
• A modern silhouette that looks gorgeous in any stash fabricIf you’d like the pattern link, comment BAKER and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Bakers Buddy Mitt PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quicksewingproject #beginnersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity
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