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Dress Form Lavender Sachet

March 7, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When you work full time organisation is key. I have organised my walk in robe so my clothing is sorted by colour and season so it is quick to get ready for work in the mornings. I also love to use wardrobe sachets to keep everything smelling fresh … [Read more...]

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Cotton Reel Coaster

January 4, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I always have a drink on hand when I am "working" in my sewing studio - generally tea or iced water. I worry about staining/marking my delicates fabrics if I leave any moisture on my cutting mat or sewing desk. To solve this problem I designed a … [Read more...]

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Christmas House Pouch

December 16, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have given the Zippered House Pouch a Christmas makeover in this Christmas House Pouch. I raided my button collection to find just the right festive buttons. I added Christmas light button/charms from my stash. Festive and fun - I love how it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, gifts to sew, pouch, zipper

Love Needle Case

October 24, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Love Needle Case is our latest sewing project design. I designed this especially for sewists, to have a pretty and practical place to stow your needles, pins, etc when sewing on the go. It was designed to use all of those orphan pre-cuts that you … [Read more...]

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Tomato Pot Holder

July 11, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

My favourite hobby (after sewing of course!) is cooking and baking. My latest pattern combines my two favourite hobbies in this cute patchwork Tomato Pot Holder. The pot holder (or hot pad) adds a pop of colour to your kitchen. Tomatoes are such a … [Read more...]

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Rainbow Collection

July 4, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to sew with new release fabric designed by Jemima Flendt of Tied with A Ribbon. Her latest fabric range is called Baby on Trend Storybook Volume 2. This fabric arrived in stores this week and is printed by 2 Green … [Read more...]

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Dog Paw Coaster

June 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

My latest sewing pattern release, the dog paw coaster, is for all the dog lovers out there. It is the ulti-mutt sewing gift for your dog loving friends. Featuring a simple patchwork front, embellished with a raw edge applique dog paw (complete with … [Read more...]

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Easter Coaster Pattern

March 1, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Holidays are extra special with the addition of small handmade touches. My current sewing focus is our upcoming Easter holiday and making some pretty patchwork additions to our Easter decorating. My latest sewing pattern, Bunny Coaster, is a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bunny coaster, Easter, easter table, gifts to sew, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, quilt

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The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that wo The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that works beautifully in every fabric style — modern, floral, seasonal, or scrap‑busting. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and endlessly handy for clips,
threads, treats, or little treasures on your sewing table.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingcommunity
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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life with thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #tildavillagelife #gifttosew #sewingreels
If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃 Turning Hallowee Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃
Turning Halloween scraps into something cute and useful — this Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for gifting tiny treats, party favours, or adding a handmade touch to spooky season. No zips, no fuss… just a clever button‑and‑elastic closure and a chance to use your favourite Halloween fabrics.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#minitreatpouch #halloweensewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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