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English Paper Piecing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide with Projects to Inspire

November 8, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

One of my favorite techniques is English Paper Piecing. If you are not familiar with it, English Paper Piecing (or EPP for short) is a method of hand sewing patchwork pieces together using paper templates. It's a great way to create intricate designs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: English paper piecing, EPP, patchwork, patterns, scrap, sewing

The Ultimate Resource for Vintage Haberdashery Lovers

September 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

If you love sewing, you might also love collecting and displaying vintage haberdashery. Haberdashery is a term that refers to small items used in sewing, such as buttons, pins, needles, thimbles, scissors, tape measures, and so on. Vintage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: buttons, cotton reels, haberdashery, patterns, sewing box, sewing room, vintage

Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham

June 21, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: home décor, patchwork, patterns, pdf pattern, sewing

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✨ Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re steppin ✨ Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re stepping stones. Whether you’re a beginner quilter or just brushing up your skills, I’ve got your back with beginner-friendly patterns, scrap-friendly projects, and plenty of encouragement.In this post, I’m sharing 5 common mistakes new quilters make—and how to fix them with confidence.💡 Tip: Start with beginner-friendly designs that build confidence and use up those beautiful scraps you’ve been saving!📩 Want weekly tips, fresh patterns, and creative inspo? Tap the link in bio to join my newsletter crew—or comment NEWSLETTER and I’ll send you the signup link!🧵 Save this post so you can avoid these pitfalls and grow your skills with joy. 💬 What’s your top tip for beginners—or a mistake you’ve learned from?#beginnerquilter #quiltingtips #quiltingmistakes #quiltingadvice #scrapfriendly #sewmystash #modernquilter #quiltlife #sewingtips #quiltingcommunity
✨ Meet the Jubilee BagThis drawstring tote is ✨ Meet the Jubilee BagThis drawstring tote is a customer favorite—practical, charming, and perfect for everyday use.  With its scalloped edging and secure drawstring cover, the Jubilee Bag is both practical and cute. Use it as a lunch bag, project pouch, or gift bag.It’s suitable for confident beginners and intermediate sewists who can sew straight and curved lines. You’ll finish it in a few hours and love the result!💬 Comment JUBILEE and I’ll send you the pattern link—available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric shown: Jubilee range by Tilda.@tilda_australia
#JubileeBag #DrawstringTote #BeginnerSewing #ScrapFriendlyProjects #SewingPattern #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns #TildaFabrics #HandmadeGiftWrap #SewingCommunity #PDFPattern #QuickSewProject #ModernQuilting #EcoFriendlyCrafts #SewingInspiration #LunchBagDIY #ProjectBagPattern
✨ Say hello to the Handy Drawstring Pouch!Thi ✨ Say hello to the Handy Drawstring Pouch!This cheerful little pouch is quick to sew, beginner-friendly, and full of clever details—like a flat base that stands tall without boxed corners.Designed to work beautifully with scraps or layer cake squares, it comes in three sizes to suit all your pouch needs.Perfect for gifting, organizing, or simply enjoying a satisfying weekend sew.💬 Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link!Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop—link in profile.#handydrawstringpouch #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #drawstringpouch #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftbagidea #flatbottompouch #modernsewing #sewingreel #makersgonnamake #sewingtutorial #pdfsewingpattern #sewinginspo #sewinglove #sewingcommunity
✨ Tiny Tote = Big ImpactThis little zippered ✨ Tiny Tote = Big ImpactThis little zippered pouch has been one of our most loved patterns and it’s easy to see why.It’s beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for weekend making. From scraps to fab in just a couple of hours!Use it as a:
🌟 Pencil pouch
🌟 Makeup bag
🌟 Sewing accessory pouch💬 Comment TOTE and I’ll send you the pattern link—available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#TinyTote #BeginnerSewing #ScrapFriendlyProjects #ZipperPouch #SewingPattern #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns #SewingCommunity #PDFPattern #QuickSewProject #ModernQuilting  #SewingInspiration #ToteBagDIY
✨ From fabric to finished in a snap! 👏 This ✨ From fabric to finished in a snap! 👏 This sweet little pouch is one of our most loved patterns—and it’s easy to see why. The Mini Treat Pouch is beginner-friendly, scrap friendly, and is sized to suit small treats.Made here in the charming Tilda Merry Little Christmas collection—thank you @tilda_australia for the festive fabric magic! 🎄💕Perfect for: 🎁 Handmade gift wrap 🧵 Sewing notions 🍬 Treats and treasures💬 Comment TREAT and I’ll send you the link to the pattern—available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #SewingPattern #BeginnerSewing #ScrapFriendly #EcoFriendlyCrafts #TildaFabrics #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns #HandmadeGiftWrap #SewingCommunity #PDFPattern #ChristmasSewing #ModernQuilting #SewingReel #TildaAustralia #GiftBagDIY #SewingInspiration
Fall is calling—and we’re answering with fabri Fall is calling—and we’re answering with fabric! 🍁These 5 motifs are our go-to favorites for cozy, seasonal sewing. Whether you’re stitching up a mugrug, a pouch, or a quilt block, these shapes and motifs bring warmth and whimsy to every project.From mushrooms to acorns, we’ve got patterns to match your vibe—scrap-friendly, beginner-friendly, and full of autumn charm.✨ Comment FALL and we’ll send you the link to our most-loved fall patterns.#FallSewing #AutumnMakes #PumpkinSeason #ScrapFriendlyProjects #SewingPatterns  #HandmadeHome #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns  #SewingCommunity #PDFPatterns #SewingInspiration #FallCrafts #ModernQuilting #BeginnerSewing #EcoFriendlyCrafts
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