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10 Beginner Friendly Sewing Projects for Back to School

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

Summer is fast coming to an end for children in the Northern hemisphere so it is time to plan for them to head back to school. I have many beginner friendly sewing projects and free tutorials that you can make for your children/grandchildren or are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: back to school, beginner sewing, pdf sewing pattern, sewing, sewing for children, sewing patterns

Popsicle Parade

July 21, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is the middle of winter here in Perth, Western Australia, but I am already dreaming of summer. I love our hot summers - spending time at the beach or around the BBQ - and then cooling off with a ice cold popsicles. These popsicle parade coaster … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: aspoonfulsugar, beginner sewing, coaster, Etsy, mugrug, pdf sewing pattern, summer diy

Bloom Mini Pillow

May 14, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Bloom Mini Pillow is an addictive project - it is hard to stop at one!. It was the perfect little afternoon sewing project for me. Working full time, I don't have a great deal of time or energy for sewing, so I love a project where I can start and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, English paper piecing, EPP, pdf sewing pattern, pillow, pincushion

Dice Bag

April 21, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I designed a Dice Bag for my daughter and her partner who enjoy fantasy role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. This little bag has four internal mesh pockets and a roomy interior which can hold up to 12 sets of dice, plus room for figurines … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, dice and drawstring bag, dice bag, drawstring bag, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, sewing pattern

Dice and Drawstring Bag

April 15, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Dice and Drawstring Bag (D n D Bag) was designed to hold dice sets for fans of Dungeons and Dragons. However it also works well for many other purposes - including holding sewing supplies. It has four internal mesh pockets that can hold all manner of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: dice bag, DnD, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, pdf sewing pattern, sewing kit

Peanut Pillows

April 10, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since I first opened my Etsy Store with one pattern - the Peanut Pillow. With time, energy and perseverance, I have gradually built my store and now have over 60 PDF Sewing Patterns. The Peanut Pillow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Uncategorized Tagged With: beginner friendly, cushion, pdf sewing pattern, peanut pillow, pillow

Chick Mug Rug

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

Are you a time poor sewer/sewist like me? Working full time and running a home doesn't leave a lot of creative time in my sewing room. That is why I love easy projects that can be quickly made in an afternoon or evening. From the feedback I receive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing pattern, coaster, Easter, mug rug, pdf sewing pattern

Hexie Bunny Placemat

March 13, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am eggcited to release the third pattern in the Hexie Placemat series - Hexie Bunny Placemat. The Hexie Bunny Placemat features a foundation paper pieced hexagonal bunny, finished with a patchwork border. The Bunny Placemat is perfect for your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, coaster, Easter, mugrug, pdf sewing pattern, placemat, rabbit

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Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ The Travel Sewing Kit is compact, clever, and surprisingly roomy—perfect for safety pins, needles, mini scissors, and all your on‑the‑go essentials. Whether you’re heading to a retreat, stitching in a café, or just want tidy tools at home, this pouch will be your new best friend.✔ Beginner‑friendly ✔ Stash‑friendly ✔ Quick to sew ✔ Folds flat for easy packing🧵 Find the pattern in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop!👇 Comment TRAVEL and I’ll DM you the link!#sewingonthego #travelsewingkit #handmadepouch #diysewing #sewinglove
Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙 🧵 I’ve Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙🧵 I’ve been stitching a few of my favourite small projects in the new Tilda Something Blue collection — the Makers Caddy, Sewing Buddy Pincushion, and Dresden Needlebook. Each one is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or organising your sewing space.I love how the soft blues, tiny florals, and sweet details come together across all three projects. Small makes really do bring the most joy.If you’d like any of the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my pattern store where you will find these three patterns.Save this for your next weekend sew.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda #sewingreels #sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing
A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quad A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quadra Pouch 💛✂️ I love mixing a polka dot, gingham, small floral, and large floral in the same colour family — it’s such an easy way to create a coordinated look from scraps or fat quarters. This project ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage.The tag and matching cord covers are my favourite finishing touches — small details that make the whole pouch feel extra special.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern: Quadra Pouch — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingreels #sewingprojects #beginnersewingproject   
Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙 There’s something so Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙There’s something so calming about blue in a sewing room - soft, fresh, and endlessly versatile. From tiny florals to bold geometrics, blue fabrics always seem to play nicely together. 💙🧵Here are a few of my favourite blue makes. Perfect for small projects, scrap sewing, and those soothing “just for fun” moments at your machine.Save this for your next colour‑themed sewing session.#modernsewing #sewingcommunity #sewingideas #fabricpull #scrapfriendlysewing
Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? Th Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? This tiny notion does all the hard work for you. 🧵✨ Cord locks (toggles) keep your drawstrings tidy, secure, and perfectly in place — no knots, no slipping, just a clean finish.I use them on my Bitsy Baskets to keep the closure polished, especially for gifting or storing small items. They’re so simple to use: thread the ends through, press the spring, slide to lock… done.If you’d like to sew your own Bitsy Basket, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Save this for your next scrap‑busting project.Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #cordlocks #sewingtips #drawstringbag #sewingreels
A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The Dresden Needlebook is one of my most‑loved makes — pretty, practical, and such a satisfying scrap‑friendly project. Perfect for gifting… or keeping in your own sewing kit.Swipe through to see the details — two pockets, felt pages, and a neat snap fastening to keep everything secure.If you’d like the pattern, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send the link straight to you.Save this for your next weekend sewing session.Pattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.  #dresdenplate #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewinglove   #sewinginspiration
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