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Braided Heart Table Set

January 29, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Is your table needing a refresh? Create a beautiful placemat and matching mugrug set using the Braided Heart Table Set pattern. Made from two coordinating fabrics (light and dark), it was inspired by Scandinavian woven paper hearts which are popular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, mugrug, placemat, sewing pattern, Tilda, Tilda SUnday Brunch

Love Letter Mugrug

January 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Love Letter Mugrug! This charming foundation paper pieced project features an envelope with a love heart on the flap, perfect for Valentine's Day or any time of year. Easily constructed in an afternoon, this sweet project adds a touch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, mugrug, sewing, sewing pattern, Valentines Day, Valentines sewing

Braided Heart Mugrug and Placemat Set

January 12, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Braided Heart Mugrug Pattern has had a fabulous "glow-up" and now includes two sizes: placemat and a mugrug/coaster. With professional illustrations and step-by-step diagrams, it's an ideal project for beginners.Add some love to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: coaster, heart, mugrug, patchwork, placemat, sewing pattern, Valentines Day

Christmas Cat Placemat

December 3, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Who says your Christmas table has to be boring and traditional? Add a touch of whimsy with a Christmas Cosy Cat Placemat made in festive holiday prints. Perfect for cat lovers everywhere! It can also be used as a special festive meal mat for your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, cat life, cat lover, cat placemat, Christmas sewing, mugrug, placemat

Tree Coaster

November 14, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Want to make an easy and effective Christmas Tree Coaster? I shared a video over on instagram which shows how to make this quick coaster using a block from our Tree Charms Pattern. You can check it out here.Ready to add a touch of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, coaster, mugrug, sewing, tree

Halloween Sleepy Cat Coaster

October 4, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sleepy Cat Coaster has been our most popular new release pattern for 2024. Who can resist a sleepy kitty snuggled up under a quilt made of English paper pieced hexagons? This sweet coaster can be easily made in an afternoon and customised for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, English paper piecing, EPP, mugrug, sleepy cat

Pumpkin Patch Mugrugs

September 24, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a fun way to add harvest charm to your home, check out my new pattern to create a set of cozy Pumpkin Patch Mugrugs. Featuring two unique pumpkin designs and a classic sawtooth star pattern, they are perfect for autumn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: autumn, coaster, fall, foundation paper piecing, fpp, modern, mugrug, pumpkin, sewing pattern

Leaf Mugrug Collection

August 15, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hands up if you love fall sewing? The cooler weather always inspires me to get cosy with my sewing machine and create lovely items for my home. I generally make scrappy, colourful projects. Sometimes I just want to sew something that is minimalist, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, coaster, fall, fpp, gifts to sew, leaf, mugrug, stash, stash buster

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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets t If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets to your sewing projects, here’s a quick look at how I install them using my DK93 snap press. It’s the same tool I use for snaps — and it makes installing eyelets beautifully quick and consistent.Here’s how I install the eyelets:Punch out the four holes using a hole‑cutting die.Place the eyelet into the hole.Press it into place using the snap press.That’s it — simple, sturdy, and it gives the Ribbon Pouch such an elevated, professional finish. I love how clean and secure the result is.Fabric shown: Tilda Something Blue, releasing June 1 — thank you @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.✨ If you’d like the Ribbon Pouch pattern (3 sizes), comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Ribbon Pouch Sewing Pattern: available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #sewingtips #handmadeeveryday #sewingtools
The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑s The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑sew gift bags, and I couldn’t resist making a light and dark version using the new Tilda Something Blue collection. Both pouches use the same print in different colourways — such a pretty way to show how fabric choice changes the whole mood.They’re finished with satin ribbon threaded through grommets, and topped with a tiny star tag. The boxed base helps them stand beautifully, and the ribbon closure makes them perfect for birthdays, thank‑you gifts, treats, or little treasures.This is a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick project you’ll want to sew again and again. Pattern includes 3 sizes.If you’d like the pattern, comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - releasing on 1 June 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#TildaSomethingBlue #TildaFabric #SewingPattern #BeginnerSewingProject #QuickSewingProject   
Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to get creative — small pieces, leftover corners, charm‑square offcuts… they all have so much potential.Here are 10 scrap‑friendly projects that use small pieces beautifully. They’re quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting ✂️✨Save this for the next time you want to turn your scraps into something pretty.Which one would you sew first?  Tell me in the comments — I love seeing what you’re making.Patterns are available in my pattern store (link in profile) or comment PATTERNS and I will send you the link. #scrapsewing #scrapbusting #scrapfriendly #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour do I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour dots, the tiny prints, the designer names… they’re too pretty to throw away.Here’s how I turn them into something useful:
• lay them diagonally on a square of fusible interfacing
• overlap slightly
• stitch close to the printed edge
• keep building until you have a panelIt’s such a fun way to use scraps and create something totally unique ✂️✨If you’d like the Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern, comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #selvage #scrapbuster #sewingcommunity #sewingtip
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