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Woodland Wonder Quilt Block

September 25, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

My latest foundation paper piecing quilt block is the Woodland Wonder Quilt Block. Featuring a simple pine tree with a herringbone design, this is a fun way to use your favourite scrap fabrics. In my samples shown here, I have used a mint, teal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner, foundation paper piecing, fpp, Holiday block, Holiday project, mini quilt, pdf pattern, quilt, quilt block, tree block

Sunburst Quilt Block

September 5, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some brightness and warmth to your quilting projects? If so, you might want to try the Sunburst Block, a foundation paper piecing pattern that creates a stunning sun-like design. The Sunburst Quilt Block … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, colourful quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, modern quilt, pdf quilt pattern, pdf sewing pattern, quilt, quilt block

Handy Guide to Quilt Sizes

August 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you are a sewist or a quilter, you know how important it is to have the right measurements for your projects. Whether you are making a quilt, a pillow, a bedspread, or a doona/duvet cover, you need to know the size of the mattress and the quilt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: fpp, quilt, quilt blocks, quilt sizes, scrapbuster

Simple Heart Quilt Block

July 9, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hey quilters, I have some exciting news for you! I just released a new foundation paper piecing pattern, simple heart quilt block. It is a cute and easy design that you can use to make lovely projects for yourself or your loved ones. You can find it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: fpp, fpp pattern, heart, mini quilt, quilt, quilt block, sewing pattern

Flying Geese Quilt Block

June 20, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Even though it has been cold and wet in Perth this week, it is a riot of colour in my sewing studio with these rainbow Flying Geese Blocks. This is our latest addition to our growing Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block collection. I made these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, patchwork, quilt, quilt block, rainbow, rainbow quilt

Log Cabin Quilt Blocks

May 30, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Log Cabin quilt block is one of the most beloved and recognized of quilt designs. It is associated with early American history, but actually, its true origins begin across the pond in England and Ireland. Early American settlers—namely, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, pattern bundle, pattern store, quilt, quilt block

Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt {Book Review}

May 22, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I was so excited to be given an advance copy of a new quilting title from one of my favourite fabric and quilt designers, Atsuko Matsuyma. I have long admired the work done by this talented Japanese designer and my most treasured fabric are from her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: Atsuko Matsuyama, book review, quilt, quilt block

Mills and Stars Quilt Block

May 3, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our latest addition to the Foundation Paper Piecing range is the Mills and Stars Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block. This traditional block is also known as the Vintage Kite block. It is a really fun block to create and perfect for using your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, mini quilt, mini quit block, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, quilt, quilt block, scrap buster, sewing

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Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of green makes — soft mint, leafy tones, cool blue‑greens, and those pretty mid‑greens that always feel calm and uplifting. Green is one of my favourite colours to sew with… it’s soothing, versatile, and works beautifully across so many projects.Swipe through and tell me which shade of green you’re loving right now.If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send yoy a link to my pattern store straight to your inbox. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#colourcrushseries #greeninspiration #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity
Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those little projects that always earns its place on the sewing table. It stitches up fast, uses small cuts of fabric, and opens into the sweetest shape — perfect for treats, tiny gifts, travel notions, or organising your sewing space.It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful… the kind of make you’ll sew more than once.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link. Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #giftableprojects
Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little co Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little collection of projects featuring sweet fruity shapes and pretty floral motifs — pineapples, apples, blossoms, flower buds and more. These designs are fun to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or adding a pop of colour to your sewing space.Swipe through and tell me in the comments: Which fruity or floral project is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my Pattern Store. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity #makersgonnamake #pdfsewingpattern
Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️ 💙 This Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️💙 This little project is one of my favourite ways to play with colour, prints, and tiny details — each style has its own personality, from soft florals to bold geometrics to sweet vintage tones. They’re quick to sew, beautifully giftable, and perfect for keeping needles, pins, and small notions organised.Swipe through the carousel and tell me in the comments: Which Dresden Needlebook style is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern link, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Dresden Needlebook PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#dresdenneedlebook #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftableprojects
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Bu The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ The Bakers Buddy Mitt is one of those projects I reach for again and again — quick to sew, beautifully shaped, and genuinely useful in the kitchen. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and makes the sweetest handmade gift.Here’s why it’s always on my sewing table:
• No binding, which means fast, frustration‑free construction
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers to protect your hand
• A modern silhouette that looks gorgeous in any stash fabricIf you’d like the pattern link, comment BAKER and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Bakers Buddy Mitt PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quicksewingproject #beginnersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity
Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺 The Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite ways to turn the smallest offcuts into something useful and adorable. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and just the right size for clips, threads, treats, or tiny treasures on your sewing table.If you’ve got a growing pile of scraps, this is the perfect project to turn them into something sweet — and it’s a lovely little gift idea too.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingreels #sewingcommunity
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