It has been a cold, wet, and wintry weekend here in Perth. The perfect weather to spend in my sewing room. I finished my latest pattern, the Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham. This was fun and quick to piece together and makes a cosy addition to the … [Read more...]
Dresden Shoe Bag
I love the look of dresden plates and they are great way to incorporate lots of fabric scraps into a project. I made my first one a few months ago (you can see a photo on this post). Making my own template using a compass and protractor was fiddly … [Read more...]
Patchwork Triangle Pouch
The Patchwork Triangle Pouch is a quick and satisfying scrap‑friendly project that’s perfect for using leftover strips, charm squares, or favourite tiny prints. This clever little pouch comes together with simple patchwork and a short zipper, and its … [Read more...]
Triangle Coin Pouch
Sewing time has been in short supply lately. Life has been keeping me busy and away from the craft room but I managed to sneak a bit of time today to make another Triangle Pouch. (You can find our tutorial here if you would like to make your own … [Read more...]
Triangle Pouch
2014 has been a great year for A Spoonful of Sugar and we have had so many lovely opportunities as a result of our blog! We are so grateful to our lovely readers for your wonderful comments and support. As a thank you for visiting us throughout … [Read more...]
Hexagon Pincushion
I am becoming addicted to making little hexagons ... once you get started it is hard to stop! I used my favourite pretty floral prints, mainly by Atsuko Matsuyama, in these little hexies. The sides measure 3/4 inch.I have been crushing the … [Read more...]
Scrappy Patchwork Placemat
After a busy day at work, some simple sewing at night can be very therapeutic. There is something about repetitive sewing that is so relaxing.Scrappy projects are now easier than ever with my newly organised fabric scraps. For this scrappy … [Read more...]
Triangle Quilt (Part 3)
The Mormor Triangle Quilt is now finished. You can read more about the construction process in Mormor Triangle Quilt and Triangle Quilt (Part 2). This quilt came together really quickly and could have been completed in a weekend if I had more … [Read more...]
