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Irish Coaster

February 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My latest coaster pattern - the Irish Coaster - celebrates my Irish ancestry and has been released in plenty of time for you to make a batch for St Patrick's Day on 17 March. My great-great-grandmother immigrated to Western Australia from Dublin. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, St Patrick's Day Tagged With: coaster, green, hat, home décor, mug rug, pdf pattern, sewing, shamrock, St Patrick's Day

Allsorts Pillow

August 25, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Allsorts Pillow is my latest pattern and it is now available in my Pattern Shop and Etsy store. The pieced blocks, set on point, remind me of licorice allsorts with all their lovely layers. This pillow is a great way to showcase a favourite fabric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, home décor, pdf pattern, quilting, sewing, Tilda

Elephant Pillow

April 29, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I always find it amazing that simply changing the colour scheme and choice of fabrics, can make a pattern look completely different. Our Ella The Elephant Pillow is our newest pattern, and I wanted to show how it looks when constructed from a bright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, applique, Craftsy, Etsy, Flower Sugar, home décor, pdf pattern

Advent Countdown

November 30, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Advent calendars are a tradition in our home. We always love the countdown to Christmas and the festive season. This year I have gathered some white tea pots, tea cups, dishes, jars, and other assorted bits and pieces from around our home. I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: advent, Christmas, home décor, vintage Christmas

Summer Entertaining {Australia Day}

January 24, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sponsored by TargetWe love to invite friends over for breakfast/brunch in summer. Breakfast is such an easy, relaxing meal to prepare. We live near the coast, so there is usually a nice sea breeze to keep us cool. We hosted a casual early … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia Day, Cupcakes & Muffins, Our Home Tagged With: Chocolate, chocolate chip, home décor, muffins, table setting

Metallic Christmas

November 17, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sponsored by TargetChristmas is our favourite time of year and we have already made a start with our Christmas decorating. Each year we love to have a theme for Christmas and then plan the decorations and menu around the theme. This year we are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Our Home Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, home décor, metallic christmas

Spring Outdoor Dining

October 21, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Sponsored by TargetIf you are like us, we love to head outside in spring and spend more time in our outdoor space. We have had a few BBQ's and simple meals outdoors over the past weeks. We have bought some new bright and colourful homewares to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home Tagged With: home décor

6 Ways to Refresh Your Bathroom for Spring

September 17, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Sponsored by TargetWe built our home 12 years ago and everything is in need of a makeover. Our focus this year has been on re-painting the internal walls, and changing some of our home décor items to give our home a much needed refresh. Our focus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home Tagged With: bathroom, home décor, home organisation

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This sweet Hexie Garden Pouch is my Pattern of the This sweet Hexie Garden Pouch is my Pattern of the Week, stitched here in Tilda Songbird. It’s such a lovely little make for storing sewing notions, gifting, or adding a pretty touch to your sewing table. Save 25% this week only!Comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Fabric Credit: Tilda Songbird - with thanks to @tilda_Australia#hexies #englishpaperpiecing #sewingproject #tildafabric #patchworksewing
✨ Fresh & fun storage for your sewing space This ✨ Fresh & fun storage for your sewing spaceThis bright Ruby Star Luma Bucket is such a cheerful organiser — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for keeping your favourite tools, threads, and weekend projects tidy. The greens,  teals, and blur make it feel clean, modern, and full of energy.If you love practical makes that use just a few favourite fabrics, the Luma Bucket is a sweet project to stitch. It works beautifully on its own or as part of a matching set, and the two sizes give you plenty of options for organising your sewing room.Comment LUMA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you ✂️🧵 Fabric: @rubystarsociety#lumabucket #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingroomorganisation #rubystarsociety
Meet the Luma Bucket ✨  A modern fabric organiser Meet the Luma Bucket ✨ A modern fabric organiser in two sizes — perfect for sewing rooms, desks, and handmade gifting. Featuring a crisp contrast base and a sparkling woven star panel, it’s a quick, joyful sew you’ll use every day. Pattern now available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment LUMA for the link.  #lumabucket #fppsewing #fabricbasket #modernsewing #quiltingprojects handmadegifts
Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching se Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching set The Handy Drawstring Pouch + Mini Treat Pouch remain two of my most‑loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for using up favourite fabric scraps. They’re sweet individually, but together they make the loveliest coordinated duo for gifting, organising, or adding a handmade touch to your sewing space.This Tilda version has been a community favourite, and it’s easy to see why — the colours, the structure, the way the two designs complement each other. If you’ve been wanting a satisfying weekend project, this pair is such a joy to stitch.You also save 25% when you buy the bundle — a thank you for supporting two of my most popular pouch patterns.Comment BAGDUO and I’ll send the bundle link straight to you.Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵Fabric: Tilda Songbird collection — thank you @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #weekendsewingproject #sewistsofinstagram handmadegifts
✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions ✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions match a Bitsy Basket, and I love how sweet they look as a little set. The Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat, portable shape — perfect for sewing on the go, gifting, or keeping your favourite tools organised.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵#travelsewingkit #sewingreels #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #handmadegifts
✨ Colour Crush: Orange 10 scrappy, cheerful proje ✨ Colour Crush: Orange
10 scrappy, cheerful projects to stitch as we head toward fall 🍊There’s something about orange that feels cosy, warm, and full of creative energy — perfect for small makes, gifts, and weekend sewing. If you’re starting to plan your fall projects, this palette is such a fun place to begin.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store.Happy sewing, friends ✂️🧵#colourcrushseries #orangeprojects #scrapfriendlysewing #fallsewingideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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